Ease Side Effects With Food. Certain foods can help ease the common discomforts from cancer treatment. 1  Conquer constipationby drinking water and eating high-fiber foods like beans, lentils, vegetables, and fresh or dried fruit.  Drive away diarrhea with bland foods such as rice, bananas, and apples. Drink water to stay hydrated.
1 While the amount of baking soda you will use as a substitute for baking powder is always 1/4 of the amount of baking powder called for, note that the volume of your acidic ingredient will vary from recipe to recipe.
Summary: You can substitute 1/4 cup (84 grams) molasses and 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) baking soda for 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking powder. Reduce the other liquids and sugar in your recipe to compensate. 4.