It is important to take balanced diet during chemotherapy. Patient should eat as much as possible. Eating well during chemotherapy will help to cope with side effects of the treatment and fight infection easily. It also helps to rebuild or repair healthy tissue.

You should choose balanced diet which contain all the nutrients that body needs. Your diet should contain fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, egg, cereals, breads and dairy products. Diet with high calories will help to keep your weight up and also build and repair skin, hair, muscles and organs. It is also important to drink adequate of fluid during your chemotherapy treatment.

When you are taking chemotherapy drugs, your immune system is got affected. So, it is important to take varied and balanced diet during the treatment. Following are the tips regarding your diet that you need to follow:

1. Take small snacks and meals through out the day. Eat less but more often.

2. Include protein rich food in your diet at each meal. Protein rich food includes lean meats, eggs, nuts, beans and dairy products.

3. Fruits and vegetables which are high in antioxidants should be included in your diet. It helps your immune system.

4 Food that are rich in carbohydrates such as bread, rice, pasta and cereals are important. They provide energy for the body.

5 Make sure your diet contains adequate amount of calories. Include eggs, milk and cheese in your diet which high in calories. You can also drink calories liquids.

6 Your food should be well cooked and heated.

7 Try different food and recipes. Eat in a different location, eat by candlelight.

8. Eat with friend and family members, watch TV, listen music while eating alone.

9 To avoid infection, ensure cleanliness while preparing your food.

Due to side effects such nausea, mouth or throat problem, you can lose your appetite. It is also difficult to eat if you feel depressed, sick or tired. You should take small meal or snacks whenever you want to eat. It is not necessary to eat regular meals every day. Try different food and recipes. Whenever possible, take a walk before meal. It will increase your appetite. Change meal location, eat by candlelight, eat with friends and family members. This will help you to feel hunger.

Alcohol can interact with some chemotherapy drugs and affect their effectiveness or worsen side effects associate with treatment. Because of this, it is advised to drink less alcohol or avoid it completely. However, small amount of alcohol can help you to feel relaxed and feel hunger. Consult your doctor before taking any alcoholic beverages such wine, beer or any other.

Consult a nutritionist to know what to eat during chemotherapy treatment. A nutritionist can provide you diet plan that you need follow during chemotherapy treatment. This diet plan offer all the nutrients and vitamins that you need.