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Lung, breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers are the four most common cancer types in Canada; they account for approximately 50% of new cases in our country. It is known that proper nutrition during cancer helps people maintain strength and energy and manage side effects of treatment and recovery. Nutrition knowledge is one of the factors that influence peoples’ nutritional choices. Although there are many sources of nutrition information available to the public, not all of these are trustworthy, and use of incorrect resources may lead to poor nutrition choices that have a negative impact on health.
This page is available to provide patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with credible nutrition resources and is part of a research grant funded by the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research.
Nutrition is powerful! It can be used to help people—including those with cancer—live longer with better health. This cookbook is particularly focused on muscle health, which is related to the amount and type of protein in our diets. People with cancer need more protein than those who are healthy, and animal protein sources are particularly important for building muscle mass; these include, among others, beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, milk, and cheese. Our High Protein Cookbook for Muscle Health During Cancer Treatment includes 66 high protein recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks to help patients increase their protein intake for muscle health.
Also available in Spanish (español), Portuguese (português), and Romanian (română).
Adding Protein to Your Diet
Adding Protein to Your Diet
Your protein needs are higher than what is shown in Canada's Food Guide if you have cancer, are receiving treatment for cancer, or are recovering from surgery.
Why is that, and how do you adequately meet your protein needs? Watch this video created specially for Compassion House Foundation by Pradolab, Dr. Carla Prado's nutrtion research lab at the University of Alberta, to learn more.
Why is that, and how do you adequately meet your protein needs? Watch this video created specially for Compassion House Foundation by Pradolab, Dr. Carla Prado's nutrtion research lab at the University of Alberta, to learn more.
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