High protein foods or recipes for someone about to undergo (beam) radiation the!
Question: It is going to affect the neck area. So, the foods must be high protein, but easy to chew or not involve a lot of chewing. (protein shakes as well would be good)
Side effects could be extreme sore throat, mouth pain, nausea, and loss of apetite/taste. This is why I need as much help as I can get.
Thanks!
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I'm undergoing radiation,I was told Many good proteins to eat,but I think for you yogurt,whole milk,ice cream,& maybe fish like haddock,it's very flaky.You can even make your own protein shakes,or milk shakes.
It's hard,I know,I have to eat 101 grams a protein a day..
Good Luck to you
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Tofu is also high in protein.
Ice cream can soothe the throat as it goes down.
You can also get a blender and liquify all your favourite foods. (I knew a person who ate Thanksgiving dinner through a straw because she just had jaw surgery! - sounds gross but when you crave it you gotta do it)
It's always good to supplement your diet with a protein shake (Boost, Ensure, etc - mix with milk if it's too thick) and eat smaller meals but more frequently. It's very important to maintain your weight while have radiation therapy because changes in your external features (ie getting thin from weight loss) could alter your positioning or the dose of radiation you receive.
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