Tips to Improve Nutrition in Palliative Care
How to make meals more enjoyable and nutritious for loved ones with advanced illnesses. Food is often used as a way to expressing love and care, however, when caring for…
24 February 2022
Food Palatability for Cancer Patients
When undergoing cancer treatment, patients may experience undesirable side effects, such as changes in smell and tastes, some of which may persist temporarily after treatment. These side effects can cause…
28 December 2021
Diet for Cancer Patients Who Have Low Immunity
Our immune system is just like “Ministry of Defense” in our body. It is the bedrock of our body’s defense against infections and diseases. People with nutritional inadequacy is more…
5 August 2021
Soluble vs Insoluble Fibre
Constipation and diarrhoea can be due to side effects of treatment medications, which cannot be solved by food alone. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist, as they may be able…
27 May 2021
To Juice? Or Not To Juice?
The benefits and recommendations of F&V Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, antioxidants, and phytochemicals, while high intake of fruits and vegetables is associated with reduced…
10 December 2020
World Mental Health Day
Common emotional struggles that cancer survivors have: 1. “I am fearful of cancer relapse and cannot stop worrying about it.” • One of the most concerning issues that the cancer…
8 October 2020