What is Multiple Myeloma? Is There a Multiple Myeloma Cancer Diet?
First, are you familiar with the cancer, Multiple Myeloma? What is multiple myeloma? What type of multiple myeloma cancer diet is there? I wasn’t aware of this cancer until I had two dear friends diagnosed with it. I was more interested because I do have a cancer cookbook. Both friends had a different treatment and both friends had different symptoms. As I watched them have different treatments I wanted to make you were aware of this cancer and recognize March Myeloma Awareness Month. Since I was not familiar with it, I wanted to educate you on this cancer that I knew nothing about. And, of course, share my recipe for Honey Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry from Eating Well Through Cancer for a multiple myeloma cancer diet.
What is Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple myeloma, a hematological (blood) cancer that develops in the plasma cells, a type of white blood cell. Myeloma cells collect in the bone marrow and maybe ultimately damage the solid part of the bone, and eventually harm other tissues and organs. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 30,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2016. As in any cancer, until we know what is multiple myeloma or it affects someone we know, it isn’t on our radar. This is the second most common blood cancer.
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Is there a Multiple Myeloma Cancer Diet?
This cancer became very personal to me and is there a multiple myeloma cancer diet? As with any cancer, it is important to eat healthy to maintain better health. Both friends were treated with chemotherapy which can affect your appetite. Eating Well Through Cancer , my cancer cookbook, includes a chapter called Day of Chemo which helps you eat better during treatment with light, low fat meals. It is important to eat healthy and my healthy easy recipes help you stay nourished to help fight cancer. This is one time my cancer cookbook for cancer patients helped my friends.
What Foods To Eat with a Multiple Myeloma Cancer Diet?
Multiple myeloma and its treatments may cause side effects that affect your appetite. Because nutrition is important, I have recipes for cancer patients to help maintain nourishment at this challenging time. There are numerous side effects such as weight loss, constipation, fatigue, nausea and anemia. Eating Well Through Cancer is a resource of information as you go through these side effects and I have healthy easy recipes for cancer patients to help stay well-nourished.
Multiple Myeloma Cancer Diet To Target Symptoms
I think the symptoms are somewhat hidden as both my friends were not diagnosed immediately. Symptoms include fatigue, anemia and bone pain and those symptoms often are disguised in our everyday lives as we age. I have wonderful Ginger Muffins that make great snacks when you aren’t feeling well. Also, did you know even a sniff of lemon can help with nausea sometimes? My Lemon Pasta is light and easy on the tummy.
If Fighting Anemia, Here’s What To Eat for a Multiple Myeloma Cancer Diet
If anemia is an issue, iron is important to make you feel less tired and also to make more healthy red blood cells. I am sure you know lean red meat is a source of iron but also s bell peppers, kale, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, broccoli and tropical fruits like mango and pineapple include iron. I thought I would share this Honey Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry from Eating Well Through Cancer with you. This healthy easy recipe includes chicken, broccoli, peppers and edamame making it a great source of protein and a one-pot meal. This Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe for cancer patients will be requested by your family and friends. I believe in eating healthy for the family and this Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe is also an easy diabetic recipe.
| Servings 6 (1 cup) servings |
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red pepper cored and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon egg whites plus 1water
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in chunks or strips
- 1 cup edamame
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1-2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients
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- In large nonstick pan coated with nonstick cooking spray, add broccoli, red pepper and garlic, sauté about 5 minutes; set aside.
- In two shallow bowls, put egg whites with water and in the other, cornstarch. In same pan, heat olive oil. When skillet is hot, dip chicken pieces in egg whites and then lightly dredge in cornstarch. Add to pan and brown 2-3 minutes, then turn and continue cooking and stir until chicken browned and done, 5-7 minutes.
- Add reserved broccoli and edamame to pan with chicken. Add honey and soy sauce, stir until chicken is thoroughly coated and mixture heated. Season to taste.
Per Serving: Calories 317, Calories from fat (%) 32, Fat (g) 11, Saturated Fat (g) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 73, Sodium (mg) 229, Carbohydrate (g) 24, Dietary Fiber (g) 3, Total Sugars (g) 14, Protein (g) 30, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 carbohydrate, 3 1/2 lean meat
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