Nausea inhibits nutrient adequacy If nausea
is prolonged, white and red blood cell will be numerically depressed
resulting in weight loss. Doctors prescribe
drugs called antiemetics to control nausea and vomiting. Regulation of
natural whole foods
1. DO'S-HELPFUL NAUSEA-REDUCING
INTERVENTIONS-
- Try foods with minimal odor (scent of food may cause nausea)
- Eat dry cereal, toast, or crackers in the AM [low blood sugar in AM
triggers nausea]
- Snack before bedtime, or even in the middle of the night [avoid an
empty stomach]
- Hydrate frequently in small doses [sipping]; dehydration may cause
nausea, clear liquids, Tea and Ginger Ale may decrease nausea, flat soda
pop
- Eat a high protein diet. Try things like shrimp, eggs, tuna, milk, or
peanut butter.
- If high protein doesn't work, try a high carbohydrate diet like pasta,
rice, potatoes, bananas, toast, and dry cereal.
- Fruits & Vegetables: carrots, jello-peaches, cherries, and
apricots
- Get plenty of rest
- Dill Pickles may alter the metallic taste sensation from chemotherapy
drugs
- Yogurt
- Sherbet
- Angel food cake
- Skinned chicken (baked or broiled, not fried)
- Ice chips
- Oatmeal
- Wrist wrap acupressure points "SEABANDS" for motion sickness
[acupressure points on the wrist counteract nausea for some subjects]
- Drinking peppermint or raspberry-leaf warm or cool tea, or
peppermint-flavored candy
- Take vitamin B6 (20-50mg per day)
2. DO NOT'S: HARMFUL NAUSEA-INDUCING DIETARY
INTERVENTIONS TO AVOID
- Fatty, greasy or fried foods
- Very sweet, such as candy, cookies or cake
- Spicy or hot
- With strong odors
- Avoid Iron supplements or try going without Vitamin multiples, except
B-6
- Avoid coffee or high acid hot drinks
- Avoid icy drinks, highly carbonated drinks, or very hot drinks
3. METHODS: DIETARY APPLICATIONS REDUCE
NAUSEA
Eat small amounts often and slowly. Drink fewer liquids with meals.
Drinking liquids can cause a full, bloated feeling. Drink or sip liquids
throughout the day, except at mealtimes for adequate hydration.
Dehydration induces nausea. Overhydration induces nausea. Using a straw
may help. Eat foods at room temperature or cooler; hot foods may add to
nausea. Don’t force yourself to eat favorite foods when nauseated as
this may cause a permanent dislike of those foods. Avoid constipation;
if bowels "back-up", nausea may result of worsen.
