RECOVER
Post-Treatment Nutrition

Your treatment ended.
Your nutrition starts here.

Chemotherapy strips the body down to the studs. Nourish is the structured program that rebuilds it — gut flora first, then lean muscle, then the simple pleasure of a meal that actually tastes like something.

A five-pillar self-assessment built with oncology dietitians. Takes 8 minutes. Gives you a recovery map that's actually yours.

Begin Your AssessmentNo account needed · 5 pillars · 8 minutes

Developed with board-certified oncology dietitians. Not a substitute for individualized medical care.

1Pillar 1

Gut Repair

Chemotherapy disrupts the intestinal lining and shifts gut microbiota composition — the foundation everything else is built on.

Clinical contextUp to 80% of patients experience digestive disruption during treatment. The gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) governs immune function; until it heals, every other pillar is compromised.

Do you experience bloating, cramping, or irregular bowel movements since finishing treatment?

Have you noticed increased sensitivity to certain foods — dairy, gluten, or high-fat meals — that didn't bother you before?

Is your appetite noticeably lower than it was before treatment began?

Have you been prescribed antibiotics during or after treatment?

2Pillar 2

Inflammation Reduction

Systemic inflammation drives fatigue, impairs physical activity, suppresses appetite, and slows tissue repair — all addressable through diet.

Clinical contextA 2021 meta-analysis confirmed omega-3 supplementation significantly reduced chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Mediterranean-pattern eating is the most evidence-supported dietary pattern for cancer survivor outcomes.

Do you experience joint pain, morning stiffness, or persistent fatigue that hasn't resolved since treatment ended?

Are you currently eating red meat or processed meat more than twice a week?

Do you experience tingling, numbness, or burning sensations in your hands or feet?

Is your current diet primarily composed of processed or packaged foods rather than whole foods?

Your First Week Back

A free 7-day meal plan built specifically for the first week after treatment — gentle on the gut, soft on the palate, designed for the days when nothing sounds good.

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3Pillar 3

Muscle Rebuilding

Skeletal muscle mass — not body weight or BMI — is one of the strongest predictors of treatment success and recovery trajectory.

Clinical contextPost-treatment survivors may need up to 1.5g protein per kilogram of body weight — significantly above standard recommendations. Protein distributed across 4–5 meals maximizes muscle protein synthesis.

Have you noticed significant muscle loss, weakness, or difficulty with tasks that felt easy before treatment?

Are you currently eating protein (meat, fish, eggs, legumes, dairy, or tofu) at every meal?

Do you avoid protein foods because of taste changes, nausea, or texture aversions?

Have you been cleared for any form of physical activity by your oncology team?

4Pillar 4

Taste Rehabilitation

Taste changes are the most reported side effect post-treatment — and they create a direct conflict with the protein intake your muscles require.

Clinical context78% of post-treatment survivors report metallic taste; 83% report dry mouth; 75% say taste changes have directly impaired their ability to eat. Taste buds can take 6–12 months to fully regenerate.

Do you experience a metallic or bitter taste when eating protein foods like meat, eggs, or fish?

Have foods you previously enjoyed become unappealing or unpleasant since treatment?

Do you experience dry mouth that makes swallowing or chewing difficult?

Has your sense of smell changed, making certain foods smell unpleasant or triggering nausea?

5Pillar 5

Emotional Eating

The psychological relationship with food after treatment is as clinically significant as any macronutrient target — and rarely addressed.

Clinical contextFood anxiety, stress-related appetite loss, and the medicalization of eating are common post-treatment. Stress hormones actively impair digestion and nutrient absorption, making psychological safety at the table a nutritional intervention.

Do you feel anxious or stressed when thinking about food choices — worried about "eating the wrong thing"?

Do you find yourself eating for emotional comfort, or conversely, losing appetite entirely when stressed?

Has your relationship with food changed significantly — feeling like eating is a chore rather than a pleasure?

Do you have support — a partner, family member, or caregiver — involved in food preparation?

Your Recovery Plan

See the plan built from your answers.

The five pillars you just walked through — Gut Repair, Inflammation, Muscle, Taste, Emotional Eating — have each flagged specific priorities for your recovery.

We'll compile them into a structured protocol and send it directly to you. Three fields. No overwhelm.

Personalized pillar priorities based on your answers
Week-by-week meal architecture for your recovery phase
Clinician-ready summary you can share with your oncology team

Developed with oncology dietitians. Your data is never sold.