You make me feel bad. The whole time I was on Incivek I was never so innovative. Potato skins, peanut buttery stuff, cheese, anything with whole milk, sausage biscuits, nuts of all kinds, meat sandwiches, hot dogs, etc. were my staples. I could have enjoyed some creative olive oil utilization. I was on Incivek during the holidays so I also had egg nog and fruitcake, and all sorts of nutty treats, but nothing that was healthy. And I quickly got tired of all of them.
Alan
Shep said
Mar 22, 2012
Ooh Mark--if I was on Incivek I would totally eat that! Love the gf part!. Might just try it anyway! Thanks Shep
innerview said
Mar 22, 2012
for those on Incivek/Incivo
this is my favorite healthy 20g fat quick snack...
first I toast a piece of Gluten Free bread
then I pour on organic olive oil... topped with some Italian herbs
on top of that I add half an avocado
mm-mm-good!!! I eat this twice a day! If you eat cheese, you could add a thin slice of your favorite. I find animal fats and animal protein to hard on my liver, so only occasionally for me!
cheers all!!! :)
JoAnneh said
Mar 22, 2012
I love cooked oatmeal w lots of honey and evaporated milk!!!
Easy to eat when I don't feel good
mavenchick said
Mar 22, 2012
Yay Shep! *does the funky roast chicken dance* I think you are onto a winner with the roast idea, doesn't take much prep and you can 'pick' at the leftovers
Been keeping a big bag of mixed lettuce, baby spinach etc in the fridge so I can make a quick salad, then I just add some capsicum, chick peas, onion, parmesan cheese, celery, olives, or whatever is handy into the mix. Add some ham, chicken, chorizo or salami and a dressing and *Voila* instant lunch/dinner!
Thanks for the links Heather, that was definate food for thought lol you reminded me that I have a juicer and that using it more often would be a good idea! Been relying on smoothies a lot for an easy feed and to appease my fruit cravings, but I think I might start operation juicemaster now!
I do feel fortunate Alan especially when I read about the whole 20 grams of fat Incivek deal. A 'fat bomb' would be extra hassle and go straight to my belly or thighs I reckon At this point am at no risk of hitting muscle or bone with the weekly shots!
My doctor told me that many people lose about 10% body weight during treatment? Is this true?
Wow, now I'm hungry off to the fridge...
x Kylie
wnose said
Mar 22, 2012
I found smoothies to be really helpful as I could take my time drinking them. Plus, with the addition of yoghurt, I could get some of my 20g of fat as well.
A basic smoothie for me was:
blueberries
strawberries
teaspoon of lecithin, spirulina
2 tbsps of greek yoghurt
Vanilla protein powder
Enough milk to blend
I gained about 10lbs while I was on Incivek, partly due to my inactivity.
I suggest looking up recipes for stews and pasta sauces, since large batches of those can be made then frozen. Store a small batch in the fridge so dinner can be ready anytime.
-- Edited by wnose on Thursday 22nd of March 2012 04:04:04 AM
news said
Mar 21, 2012
As far as food is concerned you are both very fortunate. Shep is doing Victrelis so she doesn't need the Incivek fat dose, and K is doing only Pegasys and Riba, so there is no real dietary requirement. So, without much appetite the trick becomes ease and speed of prep. When I wasn't worried about a fat bomb for my Incivek, I would have a bowl of very nutricious cereal, a sandwich with meat and/or cheese, a handful of pecan sandies cookies and a glass of milk, some fruit, a bowl of cream-of-something soup, or a ready-made snack, like frozen potato skins with bacon and cheese (nuked, of course), or even a can of one of the "instant breakfast" type of drinks. I was basically trying to get some sort of nutrition in spite of the fact I did not want to eat at all. Having a loving wife around the house, who likes to fix meals and snacks, was a real plus. Sometimes she would just surprise me, and before I had a chance to say "I'm not hungry" I would be eating. While I might make a grilled cheese sandwich, she would fry bacon to put on it, making it even more delicious. While I might pop two pop-tarts into the toaster, she would drizzle honey on them before bringing them in. The moral of the story is lots of small, fast, easy meals and snacks, not necessarily at meal time, but whenever the spirit moves you, or when your partner can trick you into eating.
Alan
Minerva said
Mar 21, 2012
Hi both. Hope the following links may be of some use.
Yea--I love to cook to and was doing ok until the past couple of weeks--then it is like a can of soup, grilled cheese sandwich (when I feel really energtic) --but I did manage to cook an actual dinner last night. It was easy and tasty--roast chicken and roasted potatoes--can cook them both at the same time. Then you have chicken left over to make sandwiches, tacos, salads, soups or heat & eat again.
I need some ideas too-although interest in food is going. Inspiration come to me. I hear you on the Spam--ick Shep
mavenchick said
Mar 21, 2012
Hello All!
I am into my third week of treatment and have started to go off food a bit - which is TOTALLY out of character!
I loooooooooooooove cooking (and eating usually ) so it's a bit of a bummer when the whole appetite thing goes out the window. Also because my energy is a bit lower elaborate labour intensive meals are a bit of a stretch, especially when I don't feel like eating at tablet time.
What really helps is focusing on a particular meal that I want to eat because it hypes up my hunger, so it would be GREATLY appreciated if anyone has tips, recipes, ideas etc...
Meals that are easy, healthy, nutritious, simple, indulgent, delicious, quick, or of any other kind bring it on, I'm not fussy lol
So plz people, I need inspiration!!!!!!
Much love (from a total foodie who's off their food)
Thanks
Shep
this is my favorite healthy 20g fat quick snack...
first I toast a piece of Gluten Free bread
then I pour on organic olive oil... topped with some Italian herbs
on top of that I add half an avocado
mm-mm-good!!! I eat this twice a day! If you eat cheese, you could add a thin slice of your favorite. I find animal fats and animal protein to hard on my liver, so only occasionally for me!
cheers all!!! :)
Yay Shep! *does the funky roast chicken dance* I think you are onto a winner with the roast idea, doesn't take much prep and you can 'pick' at the leftovers
Been keeping a big bag of mixed lettuce, baby spinach etc in the fridge so I can make a quick salad, then I just add some capsicum, chick peas, onion, parmesan cheese, celery, olives, or whatever is handy into the mix. Add some ham, chicken, chorizo or salami and a dressing and *Voila* instant lunch/dinner!
Thanks for the links Heather, that was definate food for thought lol you reminded me that I have a juicer and that using it more often would be a good idea! Been relying on smoothies a lot for an easy feed and to appease my fruit cravings, but I think I might start operation juicemaster now!
I do feel fortunate Alan especially when I read about the whole 20 grams of fat Incivek deal. A 'fat bomb' would be extra hassle and go straight to my belly or thighs I reckon
At this point am at no risk of hitting muscle or bone with the weekly shots!
My doctor told me that many people lose about 10% body weight during treatment? Is this true?
Wow, now I'm hungry off to the fridge...
x Kylie
I found smoothies to be really helpful as I could take my time drinking them. Plus, with the addition of yoghurt, I could get some of my 20g of fat as well.
A basic smoothie for me was:
blueberries
strawberries
teaspoon of lecithin, spirulina
2 tbsps of greek yoghurt
Vanilla protein powder
Enough milk to blend
I gained about 10lbs while I was on Incivek, partly due to my inactivity.
I suggest looking up recipes for stews and pasta sauces, since large batches of those can be made then frozen. Store a small batch in the fridge so dinner can be ready anytime.
-- Edited by wnose on Thursday 22nd of March 2012 04:04:04 AM
As far as food is concerned you are both very fortunate. Shep is doing Victrelis so she doesn't need the Incivek fat dose, and K is doing only Pegasys and Riba, so there is no real dietary requirement. So, without much appetite the trick becomes ease and speed of prep. When I wasn't worried about a fat bomb for my Incivek, I would have a bowl of very nutricious cereal, a sandwich with meat and/or cheese, a handful of pecan sandies cookies and a glass of milk, some fruit, a bowl of cream-of-something soup, or a ready-made snack, like frozen potato skins with bacon and cheese (nuked, of course), or even a can of one of the "instant breakfast" type of drinks. I was basically trying to get some sort of nutrition in spite of the fact I did not want to eat at all. Having a loving wife around the house, who likes to fix meals and snacks, was a real plus. Sometimes she would just surprise me, and before I had a chance to say "I'm not hungry" I would be eating. While I might make a grilled cheese sandwich, she would fry bacon to put on it, making it even more delicious. While I might pop two pop-tarts into the toaster, she would drizzle honey on them before bringing them in. The moral of the story is lots of small, fast, easy meals and snacks, not necessarily at meal time, but whenever the spirit moves you, or when your partner can trick you into eating.
Alan
Hi both. Hope the following links may be of some use.
Hugs
Heather xxx
http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2011/10/hepatitis_c_rep.html
http://www.hepctrust.org.uk/Living+with+Hep+C/Caring+for+yourself/Diet/Diet
http://www.hepctrust.org.uk/Living+with+Hep+C/Caring+for+yourself/Diet/Juicing+recipes
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/SEM_Taste.pdf#search="food"
I need some ideas too-although interest in food is going. Inspiration come to me. I hear you on the Spam--ick
Shep
Hello All!
I am into my third week of treatment and have started to go off food a bit - which is TOTALLY out of character!
I loooooooooooooove cooking (and eating usually
) so it's a bit of a bummer when the whole appetite thing goes out the window. Also because my energy is a bit lower elaborate labour intensive meals are a bit of a stretch, especially when I don't feel like eating at tablet time.
What really helps is focusing on a particular meal that I want to eat because it hypes up my hunger, so it would be GREATLY appreciated if anyone has tips, recipes, ideas etc...
Meals that are easy, healthy, nutritious, simple, indulgent, delicious, quick, or of any other kind bring it on, I'm not fussy lol
So plz people, I need inspiration!!!!!!
Much love (from a total foodie who's off their food)
K
P.S Except for
coz I don't like that... 