Almonds and other nuts

You may have a lot of appointments during chemotherapy, so snacks might come in handy. Nuts like almonds and cashews are convenient to carry along, and they're high in protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Almonds are high in magnesium, vitamin E, and dietary fiber, which are all important minerals for your body. A single serving of almonds is a full and nutritious snack. Almonds are high in manganese and copper, supplying 27% and 32% of the daily value (DV) per ounce, respectively (28 grams). These minerals create superoxide dismutases, which are among the body's most effective antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your cells from free radical damage. Nuts can also be used in oatmeal and other foods. Though, if you have mouth sores, they may be difficult to digest. In these situations, nut butter is preferable.