In this interactive video, select the taste change you are experiencing to get specific food and lifestyle tips to help you manage them. Christy Brissette, Registered Dietitian at ELLICSR Health, Wellness and Cancer Survivorship Centre at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, provides practical information on what to do when food tastes too metallic, bitter, sweet or salty, or when food is bland or has no taste. Some people may also have a bad taste in their mouth when they are not eating. This video includes a recipe for baking soda mouthwash to help clean the mouth and get rid of bad tastes.
When food doesn't taste the same, it may make you not want to eat or lower your appetite and lead to weight loss. Losing a lot of weight can make you too weak to finish your treatment and make it more difficult for you to recover after treatment. It is important to manage taste changes so that you can do your best to eat well during and after cancer treatment. If you are experiencing taste changes, tell your healthcare team.
Summary
Remember these tips to help you manage taste changes:
- If a food doesn't taste good, try it again in a month or so
- Keep your mouth clean, especially before and after eating
--Brush your teeth and tongue
--Use rinses like flat club soda or baking soda and water
-Use your taste toolkit
--If food tastes too bitter, metallic, salty or sweet use opposite flavours
--If food tastes bland or has no flavour use strong flavours
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Disclaimer: These materials are to be used for informational purposes only. They do not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your health care provider for advice about your health and medical condition.
11 сен 2024