12 • Talk to your cancer care team about any concerns you have about eating. Ask them what side effects you can expect from treatment and how the side effects can be managed. During treatment Eat well Your body needs a healthy diet to function at its best. This is even more important if you have cancer. In fact, some cancer treatments work better in people who are well-nourished and are getting enough calories and protein. Try these tips: • Don’t be afraid to try new foods. Some things you may never have liked before might taste good during treatment. • Choose different plant-based foods. Try eating beans and peas instead of meat at a few meals each week. • Try to eat more fruits and vegetables every day. Colorful vegetables and fruits and plant-based foods contain many natural health-promoting substances. • Try to stay at a healthy weight and stay physically active. Small weight changes during treatment are normal. • Limit the amount of salt-cured, smoked, and pickled foods you eat. • Limit or avoid red or processed meats. People getting cancer treatment may have problems eating, such as poor appetite; problems chewing, swallowing, or digesting; and feeling very tired from the treatment or cancer. All of these issues can affect their nutritional status. T I o t
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