Nutrition Resources
Side effects from cancer and its treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation, can affect how you eat. Decreased food intake can be serious. It can lead to weight loss, malnutrition, loss of muscle strength, and an increased risk of infection. Weight loss can also interfere with your treatments.
If you are receiving care at any Smilow location, you can request a complimentary nutrition consultation by contacting smilownutrition@ynhh.org or 203-688-0705.
Below are some recipes to help you navigate the side effects cancer and its treatments.
- Shakes/Smoothies
All Natural Laxative
- Appetizers/Sides
Baked Beans
- Sweets/Desserts
Banana Bran Muffins
- Appetizers/Sides
Basic Broccoli
- Entrees
Breakfast Casserole
- Sweets/Desserts
Brown Sugar Oatmeal Muffins
- Entrees
Chicken Piccata
- Soups
Chili
- Soups
Chilled Cucumber and Yogurt Soup
- Sweets/Desserts
Cinnamon Rolls
- Soups
Cream of Spinach Soup
- Sweets/Desserts
Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse