Cancer Caregiver Support Tips for Eating Well Through Cancer Challenges
As soon as you learn a loved one or friend has cancer, you want to be able to help in some way and need cancer caregiver support. A snack, casserole, or running an errand can bring joy and happiness to the person not feeling well. However, being there to listen and offer a warm smile is often the greatest gift. Here are a few helpful hints from my cancer cookbook, Eating Well Through Cancer and a Snack Mix recipe to help with cancer caregiver support. All my recipes for cancer patients are about eating healthy with healthy easy recipes.
- Prepare meals in disposable containers when dropping off food.
- Drop off food and also supply paper plates and forks for easy clean up.
- Prepare meals that may be frozen to pull out as needed.
- Go grocery shopping with your loved one’s list.
- Prepare and purchase ready to eat snacks.
- Stock the pantry with healthy and tasty food.
Easy Snack Mix Recipe For Cancer Caregiver Support in Cancer Cookbook
Many times someone going through treatment has difficulty eating and sometimes snacks are a good choice. Eating snacks throughout the day can offer a person something to munch on. This Snack Mix from Eating Well Through Cancer makes a great option for a caregiver to take over to someone’s house. Remember to take in a disposable container and this snack mix lasts a long time. Here’s an easy recipe that makes a great snack mix any time of day. Sweet and salty mixes are always a great combo and this is an addictive combination. Use different colored M&M’s for a festive touch.
| Servings 20 (1/2 cup) servings |
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups crispy wheat cereal squares
- 6 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven 250°F. Line baking pan with foil.
- In small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, garlic salt, and onion powder.Toss together cereal squares, pretzels and peanuts in large bowl. Then, drizzle oil mixture over cereal mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Scatter mixture on prepared pan. Bake 25 minutes, stirring once. stay in oven 1 hour to continue crisping. When cool, toss 4. Turn off oven and remain in oven 1 hour to continue crisping. When cool, toss chocolate candies and store in an airtight container. Best of all, make this recipe ahead of time because it stores up to one week in covered container.
Per Serving: Calories 205, Protein (g) 4, Carbohydrate (g) 29, Fat (g) 8, Cal. from Fat (%) 36, Saturated Fat (g) 2, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 1, Sodium (mg) 357, Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat
Cancer Patients Need To Maintain Weight During Cancer Treatment
Snacking is encouraged during cancer treatment and this Snack Mix recipe is perfect. This simple recipe has a sweet and salty combination and it is also great to encouraging you to drink more fluids. It will make you thristy. Irresitible and easy. the entire family will love this Snack Mix recipe. It is imporant to eat for nutrition and strength and my Chicken Parmesan One Dish is another great recipe from my cancer cookbook.
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