Patient Education Cancer of the Pancreas: A Care Guide | Page 37

Food Group
Vegetables
Fruits
Desserts
Drinks
Recommended Foods in
the First Few Weeks
Tender cooked
vegetables (green beans,
carrots, spinach, peeled
potatoes)
Bananas
Canned fruit in natural
juices (drained) such
as peaches, pears, and
other canned fruits
without skins
Applesauce
Sugar-free gelatin,
sugar-free popsicles,
sugar-free desserts
Water
Decaffeinated tea or
coffee
Fruit juice (must be
diluted by adding half
water)
Sugar-free drinks
(Crystal Light ® )
Sports drinks (Regular
sport drinks must be
diluted by adding half
water; or you may drink
full-strength Gatorade ®
G2 and other brands
containing low sugar.)
Low-sugar protein drinks

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Notes
Avoid gassy foods such
as broccoli, asparagus,
Brussels sprouts, and
cabbage.
Avoid vegetables with
large seeds such as
tomatoes, zucchini, or
cucumbers.
No corn.
No potatoes with skins.
Avoid canned fruits that
contain syrup, skins,
seeds, and membranes.
Avoid berries.
Avoid dried fruits such
as raisins, apricots, and
prunes.
Avoid high-sugar
desserts and desserts
with nuts and berries.
Drink liquids half an hour
before and half an hour
after snacks and meals
to avoid fullness.
Avoid sugar-containing
drinks.
No carbonated drinks.