by Liz Baker | 7 Mar, 2016 | Healthy Eating for People Affected by Cancer
Years before I was diagnosed with cancer, I developed digestive trouble. I stopped eating wheat as it made me feel sick. Lo and behold, I stopped craving sugar (for a while). If you are someone who thinks they can’t possibly live without bread, please find a recipe...
by Liz Baker | 7 Mar, 2016 | Healthy Eating for People Affected by Cancer
5 oz porridge oats 6 oz grated cheese 2 oz sunflower or olive oil 1 egg Half tsp crushed rosemary Salt and pepper Mix all the ingredients together and press into a 7”/8” shallow tin. Bake at 180C/350F/gas 4 for 40...
by Liz Baker | 7 Mar, 2016 | Healthy Eating for People Affected by Cancer
When I gave up wheat I found it all very well to eat a lot of fruit and veg, salads and soups but I often found myself scouring the kitchen for food in the late morning or mid afternoon because I felt hungry. What could I eat that is healthy and fills me up for longer...
by Liz Baker | 7 Mar, 2016 | If Only
Nearly 12 months ago I had a Hickman line fitted for salvage chemo aimed at stem cell transplant. I discovered afterwards that I shouldn’t swim or even splash around in a swimming pool with my grandchildren nor do exercise which involved lifting my right arm above...
by Liz Baker | 7 Mar, 2016 | If Only
Painting nails during chemotherapy When I went to my first chemotherapy session, the nurse looked at my nails and said: “You know, if you paint your finger and toe nails the darkest colour you can bear, your nails may not fall out.” Until that moment I hadn’t even...
