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.
What can I substitute for baking powder? Baking powder is a leavening ingredientâ it helps cakes, cookies, and other baked goodsto rise. When baking powder is combined with certain acidic ingredients like buttermilk or yogurt, little bubbles of carbon dioxide form. Those bubbles, dispersed through the batter, cause it to riseâÃÃ®and give that light, airy texture we so often want. If you don't have baking powder, combine 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1/4 teaspoon baking soda for every 1 teaspoon of baking powder.