"Poached Eggs," a great menu that cancer patients can't miss. 🥚

👉 During a cancer patient's treatment, whether it's chemotherapy or radiotherapy, the body may need more energy and protein. Meanwhile, the side effects of treatment may cause anorexia, 🫣 nausea, or chewing and swallowing problems.

👉 Because of this, "poached eggs" 🥚 is another menu that can be adapted for patients because it is soft in texture, easy to eat, and can also add a variety of useful ingredients. 🍳

🥣 1. Soft meat, easy to swallow, suitable on difficult eating days.

Some patients may experience pain in the mouth, oral ulcers, dry mouth, or difficulty swallowing from the side effects of treatment.

Braised eggs with a soft and moist texture are therefore easy to eat, do not need to chew much, and can be softened to suit each patient.

😋 2. Mild taste. Easy to eat during anorexia.

During treatment, patients may experience changes in taste or become more sensitive to food odors, making food tasty or strong-smelling difficult to eat.

Mildly seasoned poached eggs are therefore another option that makes meals easier to eat, especially on days when patients feel unappetite.

💪 3. Good quality protein source. Help take care of the body.

Eggs are a full source of essential amino acids; proteins play an important role in tissue formation and repair, including helping to maintain muscle mass.

For patients with few diets, choosing a diet with the right amount of protein is therefore critical to care for nutritional status during treatment.

🌿 4. Add a variety of nutrients without making it difficult to eat.

Braised eggs can be used as a "basic menu" and then add appropriate raw materials, such as

🥕 Carrots or pumpkins. Cook to soften and sliced or finely ground.

🐟 ground fish meat to increase protein.

🥛 soft tofu. To increase protein and soften the meat.

🥣 Soft-tasting broth. To enhance flavor and help stewed eggs have a moisturizing texture.

The ingredients should be selected to suit each patient's symptoms, nutritional status, and dietary limitations.

⚠️ 5. Cook and pay attention to seasoning.

Some cancer patients may have low immunity and therefore should pay special attention to food safety.

Eggs should be cooked thoroughly and raw or uncooked eggs should be avoided to help reduce the risk of pathogens.

In addition, adding soy sauce, fish sauce or flavorings with large amounts of sodium should be avoided and emphasizing the mellow taste instead. 🧂

❤️ a simple menu that makes it easier to eat during treatment.

For cancer patients, eating enough as part of their body care, poached eggs are another menu that can be adapted, softened, easy to eat, and nutrient added as appropriate.

However, each patient has different nutritional needs. If eating less, losing weight, or having trouble swallowing, a doctor or dietitian should be consulted to plan proper nutrition. 💚

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