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Cancer and Nutrition
What Every Caregiver Should Know
by Hillary Wright, Staff Writer
Improving Regularity
Keeping regular can be a problem for anyone, but in
particular for people who have been receiving different
medicines, treatments, therapies, as well as
experiencing extreme metabolic changes. Here are some
ideas that caregivers can use in helping to keep
regular:
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Eat high-fiber foods such as raw
fruits and vegetables, or whole-grain, high-fiber
cereals.
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If a person with cancer has trouble
swallowing, try grating or cooking the fruits and
vegetables.
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Don’t forget to add prune juice to
their diet.
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Drink plenty of liquids and exercise
as much as possible.
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If a person with cancer still
suffers from irregularity and continued discomfort,
be sure to speak to a doctor.
Caregivers have an opportunity to play
an active role in helping people with cancer. By
understanding the importance of nutrition in the
treatment of cancer, and applying useful strategies and
tips, caregivers can help people with cancer regain
weight and reclaim quality of life.
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