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Why Is It Suggested I Eat Frequent Small Meals

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Sebastian,Florida 32958
July 21, 2024
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

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

July 21, 2024
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.

July 21, 2024
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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.
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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.

July 21, 2024
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank you for the hug,

July 24, 2024
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank you for sharing.

July 22, 2024

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