General diet tips for pancreatic cancer
- Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) can help with digestion symptoms. Don’t forget to take this when you eat.
- People often think they need to follow special recipes when they have pancreatic cancer, but this is not usually the case. It’s fine to eat the foods you would normally eat, or to try something new.
- There are no foods that you should stop eating because of the cancer.
- If you can’t manage large portions, try eating smaller amounts more often. For example, try three small meals and three snacks a day.
- Use smaller plates so that your meals feel easier to manage.
- Every mouthful helps. If you feel sick or very full, have a break and eat some more an hour or so later.
- Try to set realistic goals for yourself. It’s normal to have good and bad days with how much you can eat.
- Freeze portions of homemade dishes, so they are available if you don’t feel like cooking, Or try ready meals.
- Keep snacks close by so that you can eat whenever you feel like it.
- How food is presented on the plate can help it look more tempting.
- Sometimes, the smell of food can put you off. If a family member or friend can cook for you that might help.
