Recipes for People with Cancer

Video | :41 How to Relieve Nausea from Cancer Treatment
MSK dietitian Alicia Gould shares advice for people experiencing nausea as a result of cancer treatment.

Hi, my name is Alicia Gould, and I'm a registered dietitian here at Memorial Sloan Kettering. A question that I get asked often from my patients is, what should I do if I'm nauseous?

What I tell them is to have small, frequent meals throughout the day with bland, easy-to-digest foods, such as Saltines and white bread or toast-- this is easy for patients to tolerate and to digest-- also, ginger ale or ginger tea, which eases the stomach, and lastly, anecdotally speaking, lemon-lime Italian ices, which are refreshing and patients can tolerate best. And those are a few of my tips.

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It’s important to make sure you get proper nutrition during and after cancer treatment. Here are some recipes our nutrition experts have created to help people make changes in their diet. You can search by diet type (e.g., low-calorie diet) or by cancer-related symptom.

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Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
Meatless Black Bean Chili
Chili usually gets its rich, satisfying flavor from meat or salt. This version gets its depth from unsweetened cocoa powder. Each Monday, the staff of Memorial Hospital's cafeteria packs the menu with healthy vegetarian options as part of our Meatless …
Grilled Ginger Chicken
Grilled Ginger Chicken
This grilled chicken entrée is a delicious option for people following the cardiac diet. This grilled chicken entrée makes for a heart-healthy dinner packed with delicious flavor. The fresh ginger may also help calm your stomach when your digestion is …
Grilled Chicken with Greek Spices
Greek-Style Grilled Chicken
This grilled entrée is ideal for people following a low-calorie diet. It’s the blend of fresh herbs and lemon that gives Greek dishes their flavor without adding extra calories. Round out this chicken entrée with a salad of chopped fresh tomatoes and …
Cauliflower Rice with Shrimp
Cauliflower Rice with Shrimp
This heart-healthy recipe gives you the flavor of shrimp fried rice — without the sodium or carbohydrates. Riced cauliflower has a similar taste and texture as traditional rice. You can find it in the produce or frozen-food aisle of most grocery stores. …
Chicken Tamale Pie
Chicken Tamale Pie
Heart-healthy meals don’t have to be boring. Spice things up with this tamale pie. This casserole dish, made with a sprinkling of low-fat cheddar, relies on flavor rather than fat or salt. Incorporating more salt-free seasonings into your cooking can help …
Chicken marinated in lemon
Lemon Chicken
This family favorite has a wonderful flavor and works well with a number of different diet plans. You don’t need expensive ingredients to prepare a flavorful and delicious chicken dish. The trick is to marinate the chicken ahead of time so that the lemon …
Baked chickpeas snack
Spiced Chickpeas
The next time you’re craving potato chips reach for this addictive snack instead. The next time you’re craving potato chips reach for this addictive snack instead. The key is to make sure that the chickpeas are thoroughly dried before you pop them in the …
Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas
Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas
These spicy, protein-packed fajitas are a great way to get your Mexican fix while keeping your heart healthy. Serve this energizing dish with flour or corn tortillas or on a bed of brown rice. The portion for the Carbohydrate Controlled diet is two 6-inch …
Cantaloupe and Mint Granita
Cantaloupe and Mint Granita
Try this heart-healthy frozen dessert as an alternative to ice cream. Originating in Sicily, granitas are similar to Italian ice. They're also heart healthier than ice cream and so easy to make. This refreshing version combines the creamy sweetness of …
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
This creamy, easy-to-swallow soup makes for the ultimate heart-healthy comfort food. This creamy, easy-to-swallow soup makes for the ultimate heart-healthy comfort food. The extra depth of flavor comes from roasting the squash and then letting the soup …