Day to Day Nutrition

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day | Why Nutrition Matters

Cancer doesn’t just affect the body — it impacts energy, immunity, appetite, and overall quality of life. That’s why nutrition is a vital part of cancer care, from diagnosis through treatment and recovery.

✨ Why is nutrition important in cancer?
Good nutrition helps:
• Maintain strength and muscle mass
• Support immunity and healing
• Improve tolerance to treatments (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery)
• Reduce fatigue and complications
• Enhance quality of life

Malnutrition is common in people with cancer and can delay recovery, increase infections, and reduce treatment effectiveness. Early nutrition support truly makes a difference.

💪 Why optimal nutrition matters
Eating well during cancer isn’t about perfection — it’s about providing your body with the fuel it needs to fight, repair, and cope. Even small improvements in intake can help preserve weight, reduce side effects, and support better outcomes.

🥗 How can you prioritise nutrition during cancer?

✔ Eat small, frequent meals if appetite is low
✔ Include protein at every meal (eggs, fish, chicken, dairy, legumes)
✔ Choose nutrient-dense foods rather than empty calories
✔ Stay hydrated throughout the day
✔ Manage side effects early (nausea, taste changes, mouth sores) with professional support
✔ Seek advice from a Registered Dietitian for personalised care
✔ Accept help — meals prepared by family or friends count too

🌱 Nutrition is not just food — it is part of treatment.

On this World Cancer Day, let’s remember: supporting nutrition is supporting healing, strength, and hope.

HealingThroughNutrition

22/10/2025

22/10/2025

Sharing some Divali bakings. Time to re set to our healthy eating 🥣

21/09/2025

As we close the weekend, we think about something new we want to achieve this coming week. Let’s feel refreshed and renewed as we go in this Navratri special time of the year.

21/09/2025

24/08/2025

Only on Le Défi Plus Saturday!

24/08/2025

Hello, this is me, your Dietitian. Ask me a question!

24/08/2025

Sharing my article which featured on Le Défi plus yesterday.

20/08/2025

Gratin pomme de terre