Prostate Cancer Recipes

Eating well can be challenging when you have prostate cancer—treatments like chemo and radiation may make it hard to enjoy the foods you once loved. The good news: You don't have to stick to a bland diet. Bursting with flavor and packed with protein, these dishes can even help you cope with common chemo side effects.

 
Chicken Noodle Casserole
A comfort food classic, this creamy casserole is high in iron and is a good source of fiber and folic acid. Double the recipe and freeze the leftovers for those days you don't feel up to cooking. Get recipe now
Veggie-Pita Bread Salad
Fresh and satisfying, this flavorful salad can help you overcome bland or bitter tastes. And it boasts tomatoes and peppers, which are filled with cancer-fighting vitamins A, C and E. Get recipe now
Honey-Yogurt Parfait
This yummy snack made with Greek yogurt (higher in protein than regular yogurt) helps fight nausea, taste changes, unintentional weight loss and constipation. Get recipe now
Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Everyone needs protein to repair their body, but it's even more important for people going through cancer treatment. Add some to your diet easily with this recipe. Get recipe now
Tomato and Basil Frittata
Reap the benefits of tomato and basil. Basil helps protect human cells from radiation damage. And tomatoes contain the powerful antioxidant lycopene. Get recipe now
Peach Ginger Smoothie
Omega-3-rich flaxseeds help make this smoothie a satisfying treat that is healthy, too. And the ginger helps reduce nausea and upset stomach. Get recipe now

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