A ‘Heart Foundation’ or Mediterranean style diet is a good guide for diet for both carers and patients. Eat less processed food and animal fats, and more unprocessed grains, fruits, vegetables and fish as well as olive oil.
Safety first
Safe meal preparation is of the utmost importance. Take extra care when preparing food, because cancer and its treatment can weaken the body’s immune system. Always wash your hands before preparing food, and take special care when handling raw meat, fish, and chicken.
- Cook at the correct temperature
- Separate foods and do not cross-contaminate
- Clean – wash hands and surfaces often.
- Chill and refrigerate food promptly.