🥣 Sample Daily Meal Plan (5–6 Small Meals)

Breakfast

• Oatmeal cooked with plant-based milk (almond or rice milk)

• 1 ripe banana or soft ripe papaya

• Warm ginger tea or plain warm water

Mid-Morning Snack

• Blended vegetable soup (pumpkin, carrot, potato)

• 1 slice of soft whole-grain bread (if tolerated)

Lunch

• Soft-cooked rice or plain porridge

• Steamed salmon or boiled shredded chicken breast (skinless)

• Steamed zucchini or gourd, gently mashed

• Clear vegetable broth (strained)

Afternoon Snack

• Medical nutrition supplement for cancer patients (e.g., Ensure, Forticare, Nutren…)

• Soft low-sugar biscuit or homemade egg flan

Dinner

• Brown rice porridge with mung beans or soft white rice with ground lean meat

• Well-cooked spinach or Chinese chives

• Dessert: a small slice of soft ripe dragon fruit or mango

Evening Snack

• Warm homemade plant-based milk (walnut, soy, almond…) – unsweetened

• 1–2 spoonfuls of live culture yogurt (if no bloating)

✅ Additional Tips

• Prefer steaming, boiling, or soft stewing – avoid frying

• Use a small amount of healthy oils like olive or sesame oil

• Avoid acidic foods (citrus fruits, raw tomatoes, etc.)

• Sip small amounts of water throughout the day, not too much during meals

• Digestive enzyme supplements can be used if prescribed by a doctor