Nutrition
Guide:
For People Living with Cancer
Feeling Tired
I am so tired that I find it difficult to eat. What can I do?
Feeling tired makes shopping for food,
cooking, and even eating a meal difficult. Try the following
tips to get the food you need. Remember, food will help give
you energy and stamina.
Use frozen, canned or ready-to-use foods
or meals
Prepare extra servings of your favorite
foods and freeze them for times when you don't feel like cooking
Have ready-to-eat snacks to nibble on
such as cheese and crackers, hard boiled eggs, canned puddings,
ice creams, yogurt, granola bars, muffins, nuts, dried fruits
and seed mixtures
Eat foods that have a lot of calories
Invites family or friends over to help
you cook a meal
Consider using community programs such
as Meals on Wheels, home care services, or grocery delivery services
to help with shopping or cooking meals. Ask your dietitian for
more information
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