Ingredients:
Organic everything.
- Peeled and shredded apples
- Honey or maple syrup
Instructions:
- Place shredded apples in a pot on low heat.
- Let it cook into puree.
- Add honey or maple syrup and let it cool down.
Can be used in place of jam for breakfast.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
GLT (Ginger Lentil Tofu meal)
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Beef or chicken broth
- Garlic
- Sea salt
- Lentil
- Ginger
- Tofu
- Coriander (Cilantro)
Instructions:
- Cook lentils in broth with garlic.
- Add Tofu cubes and shredded ginger and cook some more.
- Sprinkle with coriander (make sure they are thoroughly washed and bacteria free).
- Serve cold or warm (chemo patients should not eat or drink anything hot), as is or as a puree.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Why?
Since this blog is not private, I should explain a few things:
Seven weeks ago, I would not have thought of setting up a recipe book for patients undergoing chemotherapy in my wildest dream. Life is full of surprises and this time it was not a pleasant one. Nasrin, my wife, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and she will start her chemotherapy next week.
While educating ourselves about potential side effects of chemotherapy, we realized that her diet should change drastically as chemo patients may lose the lining of their stomach and intestines. They cannot have food that is sour/acidic, spicy, greasy, etc. So I decided to create new recipes or alter existing recipes to accommodate a chemo patient, while keeping in mind that food should always be tasty and exciting.
I will post and modify recipes during the next six months as they happen and will only keep the ones that Nasrin would consider edible, as she will be the ultimate tester.
Since this blog is public, I should also note: "In no case should any recipe be interpreted or construed as clinical or medical advice, and under no circumstances can I or any other contributor be held liable for the outcome or result of any action taken based on the recipes contained on this blog. In simple words: Try at your own risk!"
Seven weeks ago, I would not have thought of setting up a recipe book for patients undergoing chemotherapy in my wildest dream. Life is full of surprises and this time it was not a pleasant one. Nasrin, my wife, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and she will start her chemotherapy next week.
While educating ourselves about potential side effects of chemotherapy, we realized that her diet should change drastically as chemo patients may lose the lining of their stomach and intestines. They cannot have food that is sour/acidic, spicy, greasy, etc. So I decided to create new recipes or alter existing recipes to accommodate a chemo patient, while keeping in mind that food should always be tasty and exciting.
I will post and modify recipes during the next six months as they happen and will only keep the ones that Nasrin would consider edible, as she will be the ultimate tester.
Since this blog is public, I should also note: "In no case should any recipe be interpreted or construed as clinical or medical advice, and under no circumstances can I or any other contributor be held liable for the outcome or result of any action taken based on the recipes contained on this blog. In simple words: Try at your own risk!"
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