🥣 Sample Daily Meal Plan (5–6 Small Meals)
Breakfast
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Oatmeal cooked with plant-based milk (almond or rice milk)
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1 ripe banana or soft ripe papaya
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Warm ginger tea or plain warm water
Mid-Morning Snack
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Blended vegetable soup (pumpkin, carrot, potato)
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1 slice of soft whole-grain bread (if tolerated)
Lunch
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Soft-cooked rice or plain porridge
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Steamed salmon or boiled shredded chicken breast (skinless)
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Steamed zucchini or gourd, gently mashed
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Clear vegetable broth (strained)
Afternoon Snack
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Medical nutrition supplement for cancer patients (e.g., Ensure, Forticare, Nutren…)
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Soft low-sugar biscuit or homemade egg flan
Dinner
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Brown rice porridge with mung beans or soft white rice with ground lean meat
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Well-cooked spinach or Chinese chives
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Dessert: a small slice of soft ripe dragon fruit or mango
Evening Snack
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Warm homemade plant-based milk (walnut, soy, almond…) – unsweetened
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1–2 spoonfuls of live culture yogurt (if no bloating)
✅ Additional Tips
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Prefer steaming, boiling, or soft stewing – avoid frying
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Use a small amount of healthy oils like olive or sesame oil
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Avoid acidic foods (citrus fruits, raw tomatoes, etc.)
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Sip small amounts of water throughout the day, not too much during meals
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Digestive enzyme supplements can be used if prescribed by a doctor