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.
1 You can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda for 1 teaspoon of baking powder. 2  To determine if baking powder is still active, add 1 teaspoon to 1/3 cup of hot water. 3  If it bubbles vigorously, itâs still active and will give good baking results.