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Dealing With Nausea & Fatigue

Carla Araya, Registered Dietitian with Miami Cancer Institute, recommends having a lot of hydration, eating three times a day, eating protein in those meals and having enough calories in order to battle the fatigue caused by chemotherapy. She also advises staying active, doing exercises such as walking, because exercise and healthy food are hand-in-hand. She affirms doing small frequent meals and cold drinking also help. About nausea, the specialist suggests avoiding greasy, spicy and heavy foods, also foods with strong smells.

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