2. Back on Track

| Fasting for Chemo

Hello!

Welcome back and thanks for taking the time to read my weekly blog…

I started today with a 20ish minute run around my local park. This was as much a surprise to me as it may be to you after my last post, but the sun was out and the air was cool. It was a great start to the day.

The nausea, stomach inflammation and skin changes I reported in my last post have healed with the help of medication, and I’m back on track.

I feel as though I have had a taste of the worst side effects of chemotherapy but am pleased with the speed at which they have eased. It just makes me more determined to fast properly next time to give my body the best chance of ‘hiding’ from the drugs. In my next post I’ll talk about my approach to fasting and where I think I went wrong last time.

Now my stomach has settled I can enjoy nutritious smoothies with beetroot, kale and other cancer beating goodies! For today though, I thought I’d share with you my recipe for Apple Calm Smoothie, which gave me some relief when the nausea was at its worst. It’s low calorie, so less likely to trigger changes in the stomach lining, and also refreshing – you can adjust the ginger kick to taste. I suspect it might be quite a good hangover cure but have not had the opportunity to road test that yet – perhaps someone (probably not on chemo…!) will and let me know…

Apple Calm Smoothie 

Try my Apple Calm Smoothie to help with nausea
Try my Apple Calm Smoothie to help with nausea

Blitz the following ingredients in a Nutribullet or similar blender:

  • Thumb length chunk of cucumber
  • 8-10 white or red grapes
  • Half an apple
  • A slice of fresh ginger, to taste
  • 1/2 stick celery
  • 100-150ml water, to taste

So now I’m looking forward to a few days in the north relaxing with family and then getting back into the fasting next Tuesday morning before chemotherapy on 27th August.

Della x

 

Disclaimer

The information contained in this post or any other post on this blog is based on personal experience and should not be viewed in any way as medical or other advice. If you are considering fasting for chemo, please consult your healthcare  provider.

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