Monday, March 17th, 2025

Pancreas cancer requires more vitamins and minerals, dietitian told the best diet plan for the patient


of pancreas cancer And it is important to avoid vitamin-mineral deficiency during its treatment. Lack of nutrition can cause many side effects and extreme weakness. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, dehydration, bloating, heartburn, mouth ulcers, altered taste, dry mouth and weight fluctuations may be some of the common side effects. To avoid these side effects, it is important to take a balanced diet so that complete nutrition is available. Nutrition makes the treatment better and quicker effective.

Clinical dietitian Jhanvi Bhograj has given a sample diet plan for pancreatic cancer patients. Which includes easily digestible and nutrient rich foods. he/she said that we should also keep in mind which food a patient is able to eat easily or which one he/she is facing difficulty in eating. Seeing this, changes can be made in the diet plan.

What should the patient eat for breakfast?

Option 1: Oats with almond milk, topped with banana/papaya/apple and chia seeds.
Option 2: Moong Dal Chilla with Curd.
Option 3: Vegetable filled jowar idli or dosa with coconut chutney and moringa curry leaf chutney.

mid morning snack

mid morning snack

Option 1: Fresh coconut water or a glass of buttermilk.
Option 2: A small bowl of seasonal fruit.

How to diet in lunch

How to diet in lunch

Option 1: Rotis made of quinoa/rajgira with cooked soft brown rice/white rice mixture, moong dal, boiled carrots and beans with 1 small bowl of curd.
Option 2: Khichdi made with ghee (made from rice and lentils), topped with some roasted peanuts for extra protein and a bowl of curry.
Option 3: Vegetable stew (potatoes, carrots and green beans) with brown rice and yogurt.

afternoon snack

afternoon snack

Option 1: Protein shake made with almond milk and one scoop of protein powder.
Option 2: A handful of roasted makhana with almonds.
Option 3: Fruit Salad with Nuts
Option 4: Sweet snack made of millet, jaggery or dates to prevent blood sugar fluctuations.

How should dinner be?

How should dinner be?

Option 1: Whole wheat flour roti with palak paneer.
Option 2: Whole grain or quinoa pulao with soft cooked vegetables (capsicum, green peas) and a bowl of curd.
Option 3: Steamed Idli with Vegetable Sambar (Mild Spices).

at bedtime Anti inflammatory benefits For this, mix a pinch of turmeric in a glass of lukewarm milk.

Patients should also keep these things in mind

Patients should also keep these things in mind

Keep an eye on your weight and control it
stay hydrated
eat less and often
Eat high protein food in every meal
take liquid supplements
eat easily digestible foods
eat whole grains
Eat colorful fruits and vegetables
eat healthy fats
eat less sugar and sweets
Keep in mind whether the stomach is clean or not
eat superfoods
take anti inflammatory diet
stay physically active

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.

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