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Patient Education Resources

104 Patient Education Resources

Healthy Eating

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4083

Everyone should eat healthy food, including people getting cancer treatment. This pamphlet offers food suggestions that are high in protein and calories to eat before, during, and after your cancer treatment. Questions to ask your health care team are included.

Heart Healthy Eating Guide

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-1887

This pamphlet explains what you can do to eat heart healthy, including tips to help limit sodium (salt), sugar, and fat, and eat more fibre, fruits, and vegetables. Information on how to read a food label is given. This pamphlet is also available in French.

High Energy, High Protein, Low Fat Guidelines

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-0569

Choosing high energy, high protein foods will help you get the nutrition you need to increase your energy levels, gain or maintain weight, heal, and recover quicker from surgery or illness. This pamphlet gives you tips to eat less fat, tips to help you eat better, and information about protein, energy, and nutritional supplements.

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