This topic is about finding colostomy-friendly smoothie and protein bar ideas for someone undergoing chemotherapy. The person in question has had a sigmoid colon resection with a loop colostomy and is advised to consume 120 grams of protein daily. Here are some helpful suggestions and insights:
1. Smoothie Ingredients:
- Use smooth peanut butter, ripe bananas, yogurt, milk, and fruit juice without pulp.
- Add protein powder like Naked Whey and drink fluids afterward to prevent thick output or blockage.
2. Protein Alternatives:
- Consider ready-to-drink or powdered options like Ensure Enlive daily bottles or Kachava plant-based protein shakes.
3. Whole-Food Protein Sources:
- Try yogurt, eggs, cheese, cottage cheese with canned peaches, baked or grilled chicken, steak, baked salmon, and lightly salted almonds (chew thoroughly).
- Homemade trail mix with peanuts, almonds, cashews, and M&Ms can also be a good option.
4. Protein Bars:
- Some colostomates manage Pure Protein bars (contain sugar alcohols) and Quest bars (higher fiber).
- Aloha protein bars are noted for having good ingredients and being colostomy-friendly.
5. Hydration and Supplemental Drinks:
- Water should be the main fluid.
- Gatorade FIT is good for hydration during exercise.
- Lemonade is often well-tolerated when taste preferences change.
6. Eating Strategy During Chemotherapy:
- Be prepared for frequent changes in taste preferences; buy small quantities.
- Focus on any calories or protein that can be managed; small, frequent meals are helpful.
- Try a little of something and see how it goes, always chewing thoroughly.
- Keep portable snacks handy to avoid an empty stomach and dry heaves.
7. Nausea and Appetite Tips:
- Use prescribed anti-nausea medications early if needed.
- Crackers like Ritz can help at the first sign of nausea.
- Inhaling from an alcohol swab packet can help with mild nausea.
- Cornbread CBD gummies have helped stimulate appetite for some.
8. General Cautions:
- Smoothies can thicken output or cause blockage if fluid intake is low, so follow each with water.
- Introduce nuts, seeds, or higher-fiber items slowly and chew very well.
- Avoid stockpiling one type of food, as what tastes good one day may not be tolerable the next.
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