Cancer Protective Diet

Recipes for a Chemo Palate

Taste changes are one of the least talked about side effects of chemotherapy. Also known as chemo palate, this side effect turns what was once perfectly delicious food into something strange and unpleasant tasting.

When taste changes strike, it’s a great time to experiment with strong flavors in the kitchen. This may seem counterintuitive, but many people crave strong flavors and hot spicy foods to blast their impaired palates.... Food doesn’t need to be loaded with mouth-tingling chile unless you can take it, but this is a perfect time to experiment with sweet spices, different cuisines, or savory condiments. Read more about how to cope with taste changes here.