Patient Education Cancer of the Pancreas: A Care Guide

First Foods Sample Menu Breakfast Morning snack Lunch Afternoon Snack Dinner Evening Snack 2 scrambled eggs with grated low-fat cheese 1 piece of white toast 1 Tbsp. smooth peanut butter 1 banana ½ to 1 cup Glucerna ® Low-fat string cheese ½ sandwich made with: 3 ounces sliced lean turkey, low-fat cheese, fat-free mayonnaise ½ cup soup ½ cup peaches ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese 3 ounces baked chicken ½ cup mashed potatoes ½ cup green beans ½ to 1 cup Boost ® Glucose Control 4 graham crackers 2 Tbsp. smooth peanut butter Solving Problems • Regular soft drinks, cake, pie, foods with added oils, butter, gravy, sour cream, cream cheese, salad dressings, and many fast foods. • Foods that contain insoluble fiber such as whole grain bread, whole grain cereal, raw fruits with thick peels, raw vegetables, and nuts. These types of foods move faster though the intestines, which can make diarrhea worse. • Gas-producing foods such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, onions, dried beans, corn, popcorn, carbonated drinks (including diet), and chewing gum. You may never have the following problems, but you need to be aware of them and know what to do in case they occur. Diarrhea Avoid these foods that may worsen diarrhea: • Fatty, greasy, or fried foods including high-fat meats such as bologna, salami, sausage, hot dogs, bacon, tough meats, high-fat cheeses, whole or 2% milk, regular ice cream, rich desserts, sugar- coated cereals, doughnuts, and sweet rolls. 38

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