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Food, drink and metal mouth food suggestions please!
I had my last docetaxel (chemo 6) last Monday (yeeha!) and noticed that unlike the first three rounds of FEC, mostly everything tastes yucky and metallic on docetaxel. Well, for me. I was wondering ...
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Throughout chemo I would have regular smoothies, I first started with the pre-prepared smoothie mixes with things like beetroot, carrot, kale in with mango, pineapple, berries, etc. then I started making my own combinations. I add fresh fruit like banana as well. I make my own yoghurt, so had lots of that in there with some honey (good for sore throats) I also use coconut water, so that’s more water in my diet. I found the smoothies really helped with keeping my blood counts up, and I think likely helped the constipation. You can also add in things like dates.
It was also invaluable when I really didn’t feel like eating breakky as at least I was getting something nutritious.
Throughout chemo I would have regular smoothies, I first started with the pre-prepared smoothie mixes with things like beetroot, carrot, kale in with mango, pineapple, berries, etc. then I started making my own combinations. I add fresh fruit like banana as well. I make my own yoghurt, so had lots of that in there with some honey (good for sore throats) I also use coconut water, so that’s more water in my diet. I found the smoothies really helped with keeping my blood counts up, and I think likely helped the constipation. You can also add in things like dates.
It was also invaluable when I really didn’t feel like eating breakky as at least I was getting something nutritious.