What should I eat if food tastes bitter during cancer treatment?

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  1. Aurora Health Care
     
    Aurora Health Care answered:
    Changes in taste and smell can occur after using certain drugs or undergoing cancer treatment and can affect nutritional health and negatively impact quality of life. These tips can help if food tastes bitter:
    • Marinate meat, chicken, or fish in sweet fruit juices, sweet wines, Italian dressing, or sweet and sour sauce.
    • If red meat is too bitter, try poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs, or nut butters.
    • Add extra sugar to decrease bitterness.
    • Try sweet protein foods like ice cream, milkshakes, puddings, and nutritional supplements to meet your nutritional needs.
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