Years
ago, when I was a home care nurse, I developed a milkshake I call the Susan's
Chemo Shake. I created this milkshake when my patients complained of not being
able to eat great amounts of food while undergoing chemotherapy. In those days
the anti-nausea drugs were not as good and many suffered with nausea. However,
this milkshake was used throughout the entire hospital system with great
success.
Today with nausea this shake is still effective and soothing for chemotherapy patients.
Today with nausea this shake is still effective and soothing for chemotherapy patients.
- 1 can Ensure
(your choice of flavor)
- 1 scoop ice
cream or frozen yogurt (your choice of flavor but keep it simple. No nuts,
candies or added ingredients).
- 4-5 ice cubes
- 1 raw egg
- 1/2 banana
- Flavoring of
your choice such as chocolate syrup or vanilla, etc.
- Put all
ingredients in the blender and blend until it becomes frothy. Pour and
serve immediately into a 6 oz. juice glass. Put the container in the
refrigerator and continue to serve as the patient requests throughout the
day. Do not store for longer than one day.
The shake has a crunch, slushy texture and will be cool and
soothing. The ingredients will not be thick and will be easy to swallow and
digest. This shake is filled with vitamins, minerals, protein and calories.
Note: show this recipe to your doctor prior for his/her approval in your
situation.
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