27 d • To reduce smells, cover beverages and drink through a straw; choose foods that don’t need to be cooked; and avoid eating in rooms that are stuffy or too warm. • Ask your cancer care team or dietitian about other foods or drinks you should consume or avoid. Weight changes Weight gain or weight loss is common during cancer treatment. What to do (If you want to try to stop losing weight) • Be sure to drink enough water and other fluids. Drink fluids between meals not during, so you won’t fill up. • Choose meals and snacks that are high in calories and protein, such as nuts, trail mix, dried fruit, granola, peanut butter, hard-boiled eggs, or cheese. • Consume smoothies, milkshakes, and nutritional supplements or bars to put more calories and protein in your diet. • Eat your favorite food any time of the day: Eat breakfast foods for dinner, dinner foods for lunch, etc. • Try adding high-calorie foods, such as whipped cream, sour cream, cream cheese, butter, or gravy, to what you eat to avoid further weight loss. • Ask your cancer care team or dietitian about other foods or drinks you should consume.
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