4 Tips To Help A Foodie Get Through Chemo

Madhulika Sikka — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:23:00 +0000

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, it was clear that I would be thinking about a lot of things — myriad doctor visits, multiple tests, surgeries and chemotherapy.

Here are some things I knew about chemotherapy going in: it is unpleasant; it poisons your body; it makes you nauseated.

But there was also something I wasn't quite as aware of: it plays havoc with your taste buds and even impacts your reaction to food smells and food textures. In short, eating can become an unpleasant chore.

Going To The Games: A Spectator's View Of The London Olympics

Madhulika Sikka — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:33:00 +0000

To find out what the London Olympics are like for the average fan, we asked Morning Edition executive producer Madhulika Sikka — a Brit who's vacationing in London — to describe it for us. Sikka received tickets through the lottery.

Congratulations, you've secured tickets for an Olympic event, and London 2012 awaits you. So, what's it like to navigate a city that has been bracing itself for the throng of Olympic visitors?

I'm going to let you in on a little secret: London has been a great place to visit during the Olympics.