Neutropenic Diet Cookbook - Patrick Hamilton - Bog

The neutropenic diet is an eating plan for people with weakened immune systems. It involves choosing foods and preparing them in a way that lowers your risk of foodborne illness. If you have a weakened immune system, your doctor may recommend that you follow a neutropenic diet to limit your exposure to harmful microbes and bacteria.Following a neutropenic diet can help prevent foodborne illness in someone with a weakened immune system. People with cancer may have a weakened immune system due to the disease. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and a stem cell transplant can also cause a weakened immune system.