Cancer Fighters Thrive

SUMMER 2015

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SUMMER 20 15 | C A NCER FIGH T ER S THRI V E 37 C A NCERFIGHTER S THRI V E .COM have considerable infuence over how and what survivors eat, also potentially leading to weight gain. Survivors may eat for comfort, says Sarah Kiser, MS, RD, Clinical Oncology Dietitian at CTCA ® in Goodyear, Arizona. Addi- tionally, emotional reserves may be depleted, leading to a less considered, more impulsive approach to meals and snacks. "Patients might choose whatever food appeals most, and that may not include the most nourish- ing foods," Kiser says of the tendency toward comfort foods. On the other hand, as a way to cele- brate, patients might overeat or indulge too much when they start to feel good again. And because chemotherapy can affect taste buds, you might be chal- lenged to restrain yourself from your favorite favors when you can taste them again. If nausea and vomiting (a common side effect of chemotherapy) have curbed your pleasure in food, you may also fnd yourself going over- board as this side effect goes away. "It's okay to enjoy comfort food," says Kiser, but in moderation. "It's still important to make healthy choices the majority of the time." THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY WEIGHT From quality of life to long-term health and prevention of recurrence, there are countless reasons for main- NUTRITION RESOURCES Rachel Winston, MS, RD, Clinical Oncol- ogy Dietitian, recommends the following resources related to nutrition. • American Institute for Cancer Research AICR.org Provides recipes and nutrition research translated into plain language • CTCA Nutritional Support CancerCenter.com/community/ nutritional-support Ofers background in nutrition basics, tips for healthy eating, information about managing side efects with nutrition, recipes and more • Local Farmers' Markets localharvest.org/farmers-markets Provides an online database of farmers' markets across the country, so you can fnd fresh,whole foods and learn what is in season

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