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Individuals diagnosed with cancer benefit from eating regular, healthy meals. Often, people recovering from cancer treatments have difficulty meeting their nutritional needs without the help of dietary supplements and tailored meals. According to the National Cancer Institute, “Studies have reported malnutrition in 30% to 85% of patients with cancer.” Nutritious meals reduce the risk of cancer and help people recover from cancer treatments more effectively. LifeSpring Home Nutrition offers cancer nutrition support services to ensure individuals in the community have access to nourishing and comforting foods during recovery.
Unfortunately, many produce boxes do not provide the types of meals or ingredients that are most helpful for people undergoing cancer treatment. For example, individuals may stop eating altogether during the later stages of illness. Certain ingredients, when combined intentionally into complete meals, can make the journey less uncomfortable by encouraging better intake and easing common side effects. Ultimately, it’s most important that individuals are given food they are willing to eat.
People diagnosed with cancer face a wide range of challenges, including difficulty preparing, eating, digesting, and tolerating various foods. Proper nutrition is essential before, during, and after cancer treatments to ensure people benefit the most from medical treatments. Medically tailored meals (MTMs) and cancer support services ensure people have access to the nourishing food they need to heal correctly.
Home-delivered meals are a convenient option for people navigating cancer treatment or recovery. Individuals diagnosed with cancer may struggle with a wide range of health problems affecting their ability to eat regular, healthy meals, including:
Cancer and cancer treatments directly impact physical strength and energy. Some people may struggle to eat regular meals when exhausted or physically weak. Weekly frozen meal deliveries provide people with various foods they can prepare when they feel hungry. Each dish comes with easy instructions and minimal packaging for convenience and to reduce waste. The dishes contain vital nutrients to improve overall health and increase energy. A registered dietitian (RD) and nutritionist design the meals to offer optimal nutritional support for cancer patients and cancer survivors.
The registered dietitian (RD) at LifeSpring Home Nutrition assesses meal plans and educates individuals diagnosed with cancer on maintaining a healthy diet. Part of the assessment involves determining any potential issues the client may struggle with due to their condition, including weight loss, changes in appetite, or difficulty preparing meals following cancer treatments. Below are some challenges people face after being diagnosed with cancer.
Many people going through cancer treatment have frequent changes in appetite, leading to weight loss or malnutrition. Lifespring Home Nutrition offers a range of nourishing and delicious meals to help people regain their appetite. Meals with comfort foods also improve people’s emotional well-being by giving them something positive to look forward to each day.
Weight tracking ensures people receive foods with the right amount of nutritional density. According to Cathleen Anthony, M.B.A., owner of LifeSpring Home Nutrition, the RD may adjust a person’s “therapeutic diet as needed to accommodate preferences/appetite for optimal intake and tolerance.”
Some of the cancers that may lead to weight loss include:
Each meal plan is personalized to ensure the individual gets the right amount of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other essential nutrients.
Some people develop temporary intolerance to certain foods during cancer treatment. According to Nutrition and Cancertherapy, cancer causes significant changes in how some people react to certain foods’ scent, taste, and texture. “Patients reported a wide range of food preferences and aversions.” In addition, “Patients who had less energy or lost weight since beginning treatment were more likely than others to report treatment-related dietary changes.” Access to easily tolerated foods decreases the risk of unintentional weight loss and improves mental health.
Cancer care often involves expected and unexpected side effects, including:
Home-delivered MTMs promote healthy eating and supplement the meals provided by nutrition services or caregivers. Good nutrition can reduce side effects caused by oncology treatments, including immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Cancer research indicates nutrition therapy can significantly improve quality of life and reduce some side effects of treatment.
Some people may struggle with physical activity, including eating, during treatment and recovery. Tube feeding, difficulty swallowing, and other eating problems may cause some people with cancer to develop malnutrition or other preventable medical conditions. LifeSpring Home Nutrition offers puree meals to provide healthy, enriched meals that individuals with eating problems can easily swallow and digest. Pureed MTMs assist people in maintaining a healthy weight during cancer treatment and recovery.
People undergoing cancer treatment are often encouraged to eat meals that include plant-based proteins. According to Nutrients, “[W]hereas an unhealthy diet is an established risk factor for several cancer types, eating plant-based foods to achieve a healthful diet has been associated with a reduced cancer risk.” Plant-based diets include fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.
Whole foods and plant-based dishes often have more of the following:
Plant-based meals are good for helping the body heal and boosting the immune system. Other types of foods also have health benefits. For example, meals with fish provide people with essential omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients. The European Journal of Cancer Prevention states, “Fish intake and other dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a reduced risk for some cancers.”
Many people with cancer choose to adopt a new diet to accommodate changes in their health. For example, some individuals may shift to a plant-based diet after a cancer diagnosis. Each person is unique, and their dietary needs are affected by multiple factors, including:
Some people may not need to make any significant changes to their diet. However, other individuals may require new meal plans to accommodate symptoms or side effects during treatment and recovery. The RD at LifeSpring Home Nutrition works with each client to ensure they have an appropriate meal plan.
Malnutrition is a problem for some individuals diagnosed with cancer. Treatments may affect a person’s ability to prepare or eat foods, and often, they require a higher nutritional density to get all the recommended daily vitamins and minerals. A person’s nutritional status will impact weight gain and the risk of cancer recurrence.
Meals that provide cancer support offer the following:
LifeSpring Home Nutrition is more than a food delivery company. Every member of the team cares about clients and their community. Many older individuals diagnosed with cancer live alone, and the weekly meal delivery may be their only contact with non-medical personnel. A positive social connection significantly improves mental and physical health. The delivery drivers also act as wellness checks for vulnerable individuals who would benefit from having someone monitor their general well-being.
LifeSpring Home Nutrition offers cancer support to ensure people have access to nutritious and comforting foods. Call (800) 798-5767 to learn more about our services.
