Hep C Discussion Forum

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!!! :)

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

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

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