11 Key To Common Side Effects Recipes

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• Dr. Ghosh: Unfortunately, chemotherapy, radiation treatments and even medications can change the flavor of foods and beverages in your mouth. Chemotherapy commonly causes a bitter, metallic taste especially when eating high-protein foods like meats. Dry mouth may also lead to changes in taste.To improve the taste of your food, try these hints:Rev up your taste buds by eating strong-flavored or spicy foods. Spice and strong flavors hide "off" tastes, too.Smell your food before eating to entice your appetite. Taste and smell are so closely linked that much of what you taste is actually what you smell. And foods that smell good will generally taste good to you, too.Dazzle your taste buds by eating either hot food or cold food. Skip the just-warm food because it may taste blah.Refrain from using flatware that contains silver. Opt for stainless steel or plastic utensils instead.Rinse your mouth frequently.Brush your teeth often.Drink cool liquids.Suck on sour hard candy.Boost the flavor of foods by adding sugar, herbs, wine, lemon or pepper.From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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• Dr. Ghosh: Constipation can be an unwanted side effect from chemotherapy, certain medications, not drinking enough fluid or lack of exercise or activity. It is crucial to relieve constipation, because not treating it can lead to nausea, vomiting and severe stomach pain.To avoid or relieve constipation:Eat plenty of fiber, at least 25 to 35 grams per day. High-fiber choices include whole-grain cereals and breads, fruits (fresh, dried or canned), vegetables (fresh, frozen or cooked) and legumes (dried peas and beans).Drink eight to ten glasses of water daily.Exercise.Drink a hot beverage about half an hour before your usual bowel movement time.Stool softeners and laxatives are available and sometimes necessary, but it's important to try foods, beverages and exercise first. Save the stool softeners and laxatives to use as a last resort, and take them only with the approval of your doctor.From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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• 1. Heat oven to 375°. Drain canned fruits, serving syrup and juice. Mix syrup and juice set aside. Cut pears and peaches into bite-size pieces. Layer canned and dried fruits in 3-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.2. Mix brown sugar and brandy pour over fruit. (If not using brandy, sprinkle brown sugar over fruit.) Pour juice mixture over fruit just until fruit is covered discard remaining juice mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg and almonds over fruit.3. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm or cool."Try this high-fiber recipe, along with a glass of water, to help ease constipation. You can make this the day before and simply warm it before serving. It's delicious hot or cold." ---Dr. GhoshNUTRITION FACTS: High in potassium and vitamin A good source of fiber1 Serving: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 0) Fat 0g (Saturated 0g) Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 15mg Potassium 410mg Carbohydrate 58g (Dietary Fiber 4g) Protein 1g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 6% Calcium 2% Iron 6% Folic Acid 2% Magnesium 6% DIET EXCHANGES: 3 ½ FruitHelpful For These Side Effects: (d), (c)From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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• Dr. Ghosh: Radiation and chemotherapy are common causes of diarrhea. And diarrhea causes an excess loss of fluids and nutrients.There are medications available to treat diarrhea, but here are some things to try on your own:Try sports drinks, broths or Pedialyte® to replenish lost fluid and electrolytes. Avoid tea, coffee and prune juice. Take a vitamin and mineral supplement that includes vitamins A, B12, E and K, as well as folic acid.Eat frequent, small meals that are low in fat and high in carbohydrates and protein.Avoid milk and milk-based foods because the sugar in milk can stimulate diarrhea.Eat applesauce.As diarrhea ends, add these foods to your diet: rice, noodles, potatoes, white bread, yogurt, cottage cheese, hot wheat cereal, eggs, creamy peanut butter, canned peeled fruit, well-cooked vegetables, skinned chicken or turkey, lean beef and fish.Slowly add small amounts of fiber from fruits and grains.From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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• Dr. Ghosh: Dry mouth can be the result of chemotherapy, certain medications or radiation treatment. Neglecting symptoms of dry mouth can lead to developing painful mouth sores, dental problems and changes in taste sensation.To improve dry mouth:Drink at least eight to ten glasses of fluid each day.Avoid citrus fruits and dry foods.Rinse your mouth every few hours.Suck on hard candy, especially sour candy.Keep your lips moist.Try very sour or very sweet foods and beverages, such as lemonade or cranberry juice these foods will cause more saliva to flow. (If you have a tender mouth or sore throat, though, sweet or sour foods can make that worse.)From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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• Dr. Ghosh: Nausea and vomiting are often associated with cancer-from chemotherapy, after surgery, from medications and radiation therapy. Sometimes even strong smells can cause nausea or vomiting. Medications that fight nausea work well for most people but may cause symptoms of dry mouth, sleepiness and light-headedness.Here are some helpful hints to relieve nausea:Use a kitchen fan or open the windows when cooking.Keep pans covered to reduce cooking odors. Eat small, frequent meals slowly.Serve food cold because cold foods have less of an aroma.Avoid spicy, greasy or rich foods.Choose dry, salty foods such as dry toast, crackers and pretzels.Choose sugar-sweetened beverages over sugar-free drinks, because sugar slows digestion and doesn't tend to cause nausea.Drink chilled beverages because they go down easier.Consume foods separate from beverages by at least an hour, if you are not troubled by dry mouth.Sit up or stay up for at least 90 minutes after eating.Specific foods that may help include clear liquids, carbonated drinks, yogurt, sherbet, angel food cake, hot wheat cereal, rice, oatmeal, boiled potatoes, noodles, canned peaches or other soft fruits and vegetables.From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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• The four most common symptoms in cancer treatment are NAUSEA, MOUTH SORES, DIARRHEA and CONSTIPATION. Eating the right foods can help these symptoms, and to make it easier to find foods that work for you, we have marked recipes that are especially good for these symptoms. Remember, any of the recipes in this book will help you during cancer treatment-your personal preference is always the best indicator of what recipe is best for you.Nausea (n)Mouth Sores (m)Diarrhea (d)Constipation (c)From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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• Dr. Ghosh: Having difficulty swallowing foods can sometimes feel like foods are sticking in your throat.If you experience pain or difficulty swallowing, follow these dietary modifications:Choose soft or semisolid foods because they are easier to swallow.Thicken liquids with cornstarch or powdered milk so they go down easier. Eat mashed potatoes or peas.Eat small, frequent meals at room temperature.Avoid spicy, acidic or hard, coarse foods.Sit up and concentrate on coordinating your breathing and swallowing. Allow one to two minutes between each bite.Avoid talking while chewing and swallowing.From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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• KEY TO COMMON SIDE EFFECTS:During treatment, the four most common side effects experienced are nausea, mouth sores, constipation and diarrhea. Listed below are the recipes in this cookbook that are most helpful for soothing each of these side effects. If there is a particular ingredient in any of the recipes that is bothersome to you, just leave it out.Nausea (n):Baking Powder Biscuits, Chapter: Energy-Boosting BreakfastsBerry-Banana Smoothie, Chapter: Coping With Side EffectsBlueberry Brunch Cake, Chapter: Energy-Boosting BreakfastsCantaloupe and Chicken Salad, Chapter: 20-Minute Main DishesChicken Soup with Homemade Noodles, Chapter: Make-Ahead MealsCinnamon-Raisin Morning Mix, Chapter: Energy-Boosting BreakfastsCitrus-Peach Smoothie, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting SnacksCranberry Herbal Tea Granita, Chapter: Coping With Side EffectsCreamy Caramel Dip with Fruit, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting SnacksEasy Brown Bread, Chapter: Energy-Boosting BreakfastEasy Lemon Bars, Chapter: Treat-Yourself DessertsExtra-Easy Baked Ziti, Chapter: Make-Ahead MealsFresh Salsa, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting SnacksFresh Spinach and New Potato Frittata, Chapter: Family-Pleasing Main DishesFruit Parfaits, Chapter: Energy-Boosting BreakfastGrilled Marinated Vegetables, Chapter: Comforting Side DishesLayered Chicken Salad, Chapter: Make-Ahead MealsMacaroni Pasta "Soup", Chapter: 20-Minute MealsOrange-Pineapple Fruit Salad, Chapter: Comforting Side DishesOven-Fried Potato Wedges, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting Snacks Raspberry-Banana Gelatin Dessert, Chapter: Treat-Yourself DessertsRefreshing Lemon-lime Drink, Chapter: Coping With Side Effects)Roasted Vegetable Dip, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting SnacksRosalie's Orange Butter Cookies, Chapter: Treat-Yourself DessertsSugar 'n Spice Green Tea, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting SnacksMouth Sores (m):Acorn Squash and Apple Soup, Chapter: Family-Pleasing Main DishesBaked Custard, Chapter: Treat -Yourself DessertsBarley-Beef Stew, Chapter: Family-Pleasing Main DishesBeef-Vegetable Soup, Chapter: Make-Ahead MealsBerry-Banana Smoothie, Chapter: Coping With Side EffectsBlueberry Breakfast Bake, Chapter: Energy-Boosting BreakfastsChai Tea, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting SnacksCheesy Vegetable Soup, Chapter: Family-Pleasing Main DishesChicken Soup with Homemade Noodles, Chapter: Make-Ahead MealsCinnamon Apples, Chapter: Energy-Boosting BreakfastCranberry Herbal Tea Granita, Chapter: Coping With Side EffectsCream of Broccoli Soup, Chapter: 20-Minute Main DishesCreamy Seafood Risotto, Chapter: Coping With Side EffectsEasy Creamed Vegetables, Chapter: Comforting Side DishesEasy Lemon Bars, Chapter: Treat-Yourself DessertsMacaroni Pasta "Soup", Chapter: 20-Minute Main DishesMashed Potatoes, Chapter: Comforting Side DishesMilk and Rice "Soup", Chapter: Coping With Side EffectsOrange-Cream Frosty, Chapter: Treat-Yourself DessertsPoached Eggs in Milk, Chapter: Energy-Boosting BreakfastRaspberry-Banana Gelatin Dessert, Chapter: Treat-Yourself DessertsRice Pudding, Chapter: Treat-Yourself DessertsRoasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Chapter: Coping With Side EffectsSugar 'n Spice Green Tea, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting SnacksWatermelon-Kiwi-Banana Smoothie, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting SnacksDiarrhea (d):Baking Powder Biscuits, Chapter: Energy-Boosting Breakfasts Banana Bread, Chapter: Energy-Boosting BreakfastsBlueberry Brunch Cake, Chapter: Energy-Boosting BreakfastsCaramelized Pork Slices, Chapter: 20-Minute Main DishesCountry Fruit Cobbler, Chapter: Treat-Yourself DessertsCrab Scramble Casserole, Chapter: Make-Ahead MealsCreamy Caramel Dip with Fruit, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting SnacksDijon Chicken, Chapter: Make-Ahead MealsEasy Brown Bread, Chapter: Energy-Boosting BreakfastsEasy Salmon Spread, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting SnacksGingerbread with Brown Sugar Meringue, Chapter: Treat-Yourself DessertsHot Fruit Compote, Chapter: Coping With Side EffectsHot Turkey Sandwiches, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting SnacksLemony Fish over Vegetables and Rice, Chapter: Family-Pleasing Main DishesMacaroni Pasta "Soup", Chapter: 20-Minute Main DishesMake-Ahead Waffles with Peanut Butter Spread, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting SnacksMilk and Rice "Soup", Chapter: Coping With Side EffectsOrange-Pineapple Smoothie, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting SnacksPotato Pancakes with Cinnamon Apples, Chapter: Energy-Boosting BreakfastsPumpkin Drop Cookies, Chapter: Treat-Yourself DessertsRaspberry-Banana Gelatin Dessert, Chapter: Treat-Yourself DessertsRice Pudding, Chapter: Treat-Yourself DessertsRosalie's Orange Butter Cookies, Chapter: Treat-Yourself DessertsSpaghetti and Meat Squares, Chapter: Make-Ahead MealsTropical Pancakes, Chapter: Energy-Boosting BreakfastsWild Rice Stuffing, Chapter: Comforting Side DishesConstipation (c):Barley and Asparagus, Chapter: Comforting Side DishesBarley-Beef Stew, Chapter: Family-Pleasing Main DishesBeef Fajita Bowls, Chapter: Family-Pleasing Main DishesBeef and Bean Dinner, Chapter: Family-Pleasing Main DishesBerry-Banana Smoothie, Chapter: Coping With Side EffectsBulgur Pilaf, Chapter: Comforting Side DishesChopped Vegetable and Crabmeat Salad, Chapter: 20-Minute Main DishesCorn and Black Bean Salad, Chapter: Make-Ahead MealsCreamy Quinoa Primavera, Chapter: 20-Minute MealsCrispy Baked fish with Tropical Fruit Salsa, Chapter: Family-Pleasing Main DishesCrowd-Size Minestrone, Chapter: Make-Ahead MealsEasy Chicken Nuggets, Chapter: Fatigue-Fighting SnacksFiesta Taco Salad, Chapter: 20-Minute Main DishesGrilled Marinated Vegetables, Chapter: Comforting Side DishesHot Fruit Compote, Chapter: Coping With Side EffectsLayered Beef and Vegetable Dinner, Chapter: Make-Ahead MealsLentil-Rice Casserole, Chapter: Coping With Side EffectsMashed Potatoes, Chapter: Comforting Side DishesMediterranean Couscous and Beans, Chapter: 20-Minute Main DishesRoasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Chapter: Coping With Side EffectsSavory Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon, Chapter: Comforting Side DishesSouthwestern Pork Salad, Chapter: Make-Ahead MealsSpaghetti and "Meatballs", Chapter: Family-Pleasing Main DishesWhite Turkey Chili, Chapter: Make-Ahead MealsWild Rice Stuffing, Chapter: Comforting Side DishesFrom "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.