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Nutrition Tips for
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BEST SWEET TOOTH FILLERS 1. frozen yogurt with wheat germ topping good fiber and protein 2. frozen banana slices melt in your mouth creamy 3. frozen grapes pre-wash a mix of colors very attractive! 4. Dates just naturally super sweet! 5. Sugar-free gum sweet and chewy! 6. Fresh, frozen pineapple blenderized turns surprisingly creamy! Fruits are healthy sugars that offer lots of good nutrition and often still taste good even when chemo has made your taste buds goofy! These are also great options if youre trying to cut back on sugar in your diet. |
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Take advantage of springtime fruits and vegetables: asparagus, strawberries, kiwi, morel mushrooms, spring greens, broccoli and artichokes. There are tons of cancer fighting compounds here and they are cheaper, safer and often more effective than supplements in a bottle! |
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A BETTER WAY TO COOK GRAINS One of the best nutritional changes you can make is to replace your refined grain foods with true whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa, millet, kasha, bulgur there are many, many varieties to choose from. Whole grains are digested and metabolized a bit more slowly than refined grains so your blood sugar levels stay more even, without as many highs and lows. The result is more steady productive energy to take you through your day. To help you make the switch to whole grains, consider getting a rice cooker. It is a simple and efficient way to cook whole grains as well as small legumes like lentils. Fill the rice cooker, turn it on and forget it. No standing by the stove to prevent your rice from sticking or burning. The grains are cooked perfectly and the heat automatically lowers to keep it warm. A microwave rice cooker works well also. Even if you dont really want to add another gadget to your kitchen, this is one well worth considering! Experimenting with new grains can be fun and keeps your taste buds interested in food! |
