Gastric cancer patients should pay attention to their diet during chemotherapy

Patients with gastric cancer can undergo chemotherapy. It should be noted that patients should pay attention to their diet during chemotherapy.

Note the change of recipes

The cooking method should be changed in life. A new food can promote appetite. For example, patients who often eat pork can switch to fish, shrimp, crab, chicken, etc. Changing the cooking method to make the food have different colors, aromas and flavors can also increase appetite. When cooking, the food must be cooked to a relatively well-done degree for digestion and absorption.

Eat more appetizing and spleen-strengthening foods

① Hawthorn meat cubes: 100g hawthorn, 1000g lean pork, 250g vegetable oil, mushrooms, ginger, onion, pepper, cooking wine, MSG, sugar. First cut the lean meat into slices, fry it in oil, and then add hawthorn seasoning and burn it until dry. It can be eaten. It can stimulate appetite and prevent cancer. ② Astragalus and yam soup: use 30g of astragalus, add water and boil for half an hour, remove the residue, add 60g yam slices, boil for another 30 minutes, add sugar (add honey for constipation). Take it once a day in the morning and evening. It has the effects of invigorating qi and promoting blood circulation, increasing appetite, and improving gastrointestinal absorption function.

Eat more vegetables and fruits high in vitamins

Vegetables and fruits with high vitamin content can increase resistance and appetite. In the early stage of chemotherapy for gastric cancer, you can eat vegetable juice and a small amount of easily digestible fruit. The amount should not be too much each time, and you should eat small meals frequently. After the gastrointestinal function is basically restored, you can eat light and refreshing raw mixed cold dishes and fruits, which have a good appetizer effect.