Family meal recipes
These recipes are designed to be budget-friendly, easy to prepare, and packed with the nutrients children need during cancer treatment, such as high protein and healthy calories.
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How these recipes help
Practical, nourishing options designed for the real ups and downs of treatment days.
High Protein
Recipes like the Turkey Meatballs and Chicken & Rice Soup provide the essential building blocks needed to repair body tissues damaged by chemotherapy and radiation.
Calorie Dense
The Peanut Butter Banana Oat Shake and Cheesy Carrot Mac & Cheese offer healthy calories to help prevent weight loss, which is a common challenge during treatment.
Easy to Swallow
For children with mouth sores or difficulty swallowing (mucositis), the Oat Shake and Frozen Banana Sandwiches provide a soothing, cool, and soft texture.
Gentle on Digestion
The Chicken & Rice Soup is designed to be bland and easy to digest, making it ideal for days when a child might be experiencing nausea or a sensitive stomach.
Hidden Nutrients
By blending vegetables into the Mac & Cheese and Meatballs, we help children get vital vitamins and minerals even if their appetite is low or they become picky eaters.
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