Welcome to NET Nutrition - a new nutrition tool, made specifically for those living with Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) or Carcinoid Syndrome. Nutrition plays a vital role in our overall health. It is important that we consume…

There may be several reasons why you may suffer with diarrhea. Steatorrhea (fatty stools) is also a form of diarrhea and both of these problems can result in weight loss and malnutrition. Some people will have more than one…

It can be difficult to eat if you are feeling nauseous; the following tips can make it easier: Eat little and often rather than large meals. Try dry crackers, toast and biscuits. High fat foods such as cheese, cream and fried foods…

Vasoactive amines are a type of molecule that naturally occurs in our bodies and in the foods we eat. Foods high in vasoactive amines, such as tyramine and histamine, may promote symptoms specific to carcinoid tumors…

Individuals who have been diagnosed with a NET will be at risk for vitamin and mineral deficiencies for many reasons. Some people have changes in metabolism or may have tumors that directly use up vitamins. Some people…

Even though weight loss is common for patients during cancer treatment it is important to try to make every attempt to prevent it. Patients with NETs have challenges since the foods usually recommended for other…

You may have heard or read about a number of different 'alternative diets' and it is often our instinct to want to follow these diets to optimize our health. However, the vast amount of information available can sometimes…