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Why Is It Suggested I Eat Frequent Small Meals

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posted July 21
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Smaller meals/snacks, are for some people tolerated better than 3 large meals a day, especially with any nausea or decreased appetite

posted July 21
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Lorraine, I cannot be sure why they suggested this for you but for me it was because I am supposed to take meds with food and some of them conflict with each other so it is best to space them apart.

posted July 21
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Eating frequent small meals can be beneficial for people with myeloma for several reasons:

- Adequate Calorie Intake: It helps ensure you obtain enough calories throughout the day, especially if you have a reduced appetite.
- Manage Nausea: Smaller meals can be easier on the stomach and help manage nausea.
- Prevent Mal... read more

Eating frequent small meals can be beneficial for people with myeloma for several reasons:

- Adequate Calorie Intake: It helps ensure you obtain enough calories throughout the day, especially if you have a reduced appetite.
- Manage Nausea: Smaller meals can be easier on the stomach and help manage nausea.
- Prevent Malnutrition: It helps in maintaining a healthy weight and preventing malnutrition.
- Digestive Comfort: Smaller, more frequent meals can be easier to digest and may help with symptoms like diarrhea or loss of appetite.

Maintaining physical activity can also help produce a healthy appetite.

 This AI-generated response comes from MyMyelomaTeam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

Multiple Myeloma Diet and Nutrition Tips | MyMyelomaTeam
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posted July 21
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank you for the hug,

posted July 24
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank you for sharing.

posted July 22

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