Lokše (potato flatbreads)
Thin flatbreads of potato and flour baked on a dry griddle, served with goose fat or jam.
Well-cooked hot dish
Ingredients
- cooked potatoes
- flour
- salt
- butter or goose fat
- jam or cabbage
How it is prepared
Mashed potato is kneaded with flour, rolled thin and baked on a dry hot surface on both sides.
Food safety with low immunity
How to prepare it during treatment
A simple, mild flatbread that may suit nausea. Eat them fresh and warm; use jam from a sealed jar.
Your diet during treatment is agreed with your doctor. Sample 7-day menu for the treatment period →
Storage
Store in a dry, airtight container. If you see any sign of mould, throw the whole item away.
Reheating
Can be warmed briefly in an oven or toaster.
Symptoms it may suit
- Nausea. Mild and not too greasy; can be eaten in small portions, warm or at room temperature.
- Low appetite. Gives a lot of energy and protein in a small portion — can help when appetite is low.
These are general observations: what suits you can change from day to day.
Treatment phases
- Before treatmentmay suit
- During a coursemay suit
- Low counts (neutropenia)Freshly cooked and hotmay suit
- Between coursesmay suit
- After treatmentmay suit
Phase notes are general. During low counts, follow only your care team’s food rules.
If you have other conditions
- Diabetes. Rich in carbohydrates (rice, potato, dough). With diabetes, discuss portion size and blood sugar with your team.
- Autoimmune disease, Stomach and gut. Contains wheat (gluten). With coeliac disease and some autoimmune conditions, discuss it with your team.
- Heart disease, Obesity, Liver disease, Stomach and gut. Can be fatty. With heart, liver or digestive disease, or excess weight, discuss fat content and portions with your team.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
Nutrition figures from a reliable source have not been added for this dish yet.
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Related topics
Food safetyNeutropenic diet (low-microbial diet)PasteurisedCore cooking temperatureLeftoversCross-contamination
Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Safer Food Choices for People With Weakened Immune Systems
- FoodSafety.gov (U.S. HHS). Cook to a Safe Minimum Internal Temperature
- USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Leftovers and Food Safety
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Food Safety for Older Adults and People with Cancer, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Organ Transplants, and Autoimmune Diseases
- Food Standards Agency (UK). Chilling
- World Health Organization (WHO). Five keys to safer food manual
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Food Safety During Cancer Treatment
- National Cancer Institute (NCI). Eating Hints: Before, during, and after Cancer Treatment
- BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 2019. Neutropenic diets to prevent cancer infections: updated systematic review and meta-analysis
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). FoodData Central — Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS)