EPISODE · Nov 28, 2025 · 27 MIN
Chemo Taste Changes: How to Eat Well & Fight Weight Loss
from Everyone Dies (Every1Dies) · host Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette
The Chemo Taste Struggle Is Real!What happens when food stops tasting like food? For many people receiving chemotherapy, one of the most frustrating side effects is that everything tastes wrong. Meals that once brought joy can suddenly taste metallic, bitter, or bland.In this episode, we explore why chemotherapy changes taste and smell, how it impacts nutrition and emotional well-being, and what you can do to find flavor again. From surprising foods that still taste good to creative meal ideas that help you keep eating, you’ll learn practical ways to nourish your body and reclaim one of life’s simplest pleasures. https://bit.ly/4pf8G5cGet Our Handy PDF Guide HEREIn this Episode:01:50 - A Man on the Inside, New Season04:23 - Advice from a 90-year Old on Longevity08:18 - Changes in Smell and Taste Perception with Chemotherapy11:01 - Strategies to find Foods that Taste Good with Taste Changes22:41 - Now I Have to Learn to Fly Solo - Greg, Who Lost His Wife to Alzheimer's25:48 - OutroSupport the showConnect with Us: Email our Host: [email protected] Website: https://every1dies.org: Find show notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
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The Chemo Taste Struggle Is Real! What happens when food stops tasting like food? For many people receiving chemotherapy, one of the most frustrating side effects is that everything tastes wrong. Meals that once brought joy can suddenly taste metallic, bitter, or bland. In this episode, we explore why chemotherapy changes taste and smell, how it impacts nutrition and emotional well-being, and what you can do to find flavor again. From surprising foods that still taste good to creative meal id...
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