Naturally Nourished Episode 53: Coping with Chemo

Are you or a loved one dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy or radiation? Struggling with a new diagnosis and unsure of how to best support your body through treatment? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss food-as-medicine therapies that can aid with common side effects of treatment as well as ensure best recovery and remission. From creative ideas for dealing with loss of appetite to nausea and digestive changes, this episode will provide useful tools for optimizing nutrient intake so that you can truly fight with your fork!

 

In this Episode, Ali and Becki explore the nutritional priorities during active cancer treatment including supporting the immune system, ensuring adequate cell membrane and gut lining support as well as optimizing overall nutritional status. The side effects of cancer treatment can often seem as bad as the cancer itself and malnutrition is a common barrier to getting best outcomes. From immune support with adequate protein and optimal micronutrient status to navigation of taste changes, dehydration and oral sores, this episode is jam packed with practical tips to empower patients in active treatment as well as their caregivers!

 

Also in this Episode:

• Ensuring Adequate Protein Intake
  • Naturally Nourished Grassfed Whey (use code PODCAST20 at checkout)

• Navigating Nausea, Oral Sores and Taste Aversions
  • Thorne GingerPro
  • Beef Rendeng Recipe
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding
  • Oral Rinse: Rinse your mouth with a solution of one teaspoon baking soda and one teaspoon of salt, diluted in a glass of lukewarm water, three or four times daily.
  • Ginger Kudzu Root Pudding Recipe
• Digestive Health Concerns
  • Naturally Nourished Digestaid
  • Dealing with Diarrhea
    • Naturally Nourished Restore Baseline Probiotic
    • Naturally Nourished Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic
    • Naturally Nourished Targeted Strength Probiotic
  • Coping with Constipation
    • Naturally Nourished Phytofiber
    • Prunes in Coconut Oil: Blend 2-3 prunes with 2 oz water heated and 1 Tbsp coconut oil
    • Naturally Nourished Relax and Regulate
    • Magnesium Citrate
• The Importance of Hydration and Electrolyte Balance
  • Avocado Detox Soup
  • Water Infusions
  • Bone Broth Recipe
• Dealing with Neuropathy and Preventing Neutropenia
  • Naturally Nourished Super Turmeric
• Resources to Support your Food-As-Medicine Journey
  • Cancer Fighting Meal Plan
  • Naturally Nourished Cookbook