Maximizing Regorafenib Absorption with Diet (For The Patient)
Regorafenib is a medication used to treat colorectal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). This medication with be absorbed better and work better if you take it with a low-fat meal under 600 calories. It is important to take this medication with a meal. A lot of patients choose to take this medication with breakfast, but you may choose any meal that works for you. Just make sure the meal you take your medication with is less than 600 calories, with less than 30% of calories from fat. Here are some ideas for meals to eat when you take your regorafenib:
BREAKFAST:
Egg and cheese muffin
1 English muffin
2 egg whites
1 slice low fat Colby or cheddar cheese
1 cup orange juice or fat free milk
1 cup fruit
Nutrition: 418 kcal, 21.9% kcal from fat
Waffles with fruit
2 Eggo waffles
2 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 cup strawberries or other fruit
1 cup fat free milk
Nutrition: 461 kcal, 24.7% kcal from fat
Muffin and Toast
Medium muffin (4 oz)
1 egg
1 cup fresh fruit
1 cup fat free milk or juice
Nutrition: 557 kcal, 21% kcal from fat
Spinach and cheese omelet with oatmeal
4 egg whites
1 oz cheese
1/3 cup spinach
1 cup juice or milk
1 cup fresh fruit
Nutrition: 349 kcal, 26% kcal from fat
Hot cereal and toast
3/4 cup cooked cream of rice (or other hot cereal)
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon sugar
1 piece of toast
2 tablespoons jelly
1 cup fat free milk
Nutrition: 453 kcal, 24% kcal from fat
Yogurt Parfait
6 ounces lowfat Greek yogurt, any flavor
1 cup fresh fruit
¼ cup granola
1 cup milk (2% or less fat) or juice
Nutrition: 486 kcal, 27.2% kcal from fat
Toasty bagel
Medium (3.5”) bagel
2 tablespoons low fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons green onion, optional
1 cup juice or milk (any fatness)
1 cup fruit
Nutrition: 579 kcal, 23% kcal from fat
Cold Cereal
1 cup cereal (e.g. Raisin Bran)
1 cup milk (any fatness)
1 cup fruit
Nutrition: 411 kcal, 20% kcal from fat
LUNCH/ DINNER/ SNACKS:
Spaghetti with meat sauce and garlic bread
1 cup cooked Spaghetti noodles
½ cup meat sauce
1 slice garlic bread
1 cup steamed broccoli
Nutrition 600 kcal, 22.2% kcal from fat
Baked potato
1 baked potato
¼ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons green onion
2 tablespoons bacon bits
1 cup steamed vegetables
Nutrition: 538 kcal, 25.9% kcal from fat
Rice and bean bowl
1/2 cup rice, cooked
1/2 cup cooked beans
1/4 cup cilantro
1/3 cup diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons low fat sour cream
Lime juice to taste
14 tortilla chips
Nutrition: 555 kcal, 26% kcal from fat
References:
1. Marangoni F, Poli A, Agostoni C, Di Pietro P, Cricelli C, Brignoli O, et al. A consensus document on the role of breakfast in the attainment and maintenance of health and wellness. Acta Biomed. 2009;80:166–71.