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  1. {% extends 'base.html.twig' %}
  3. {% block title %}Nutrition for people taking VKA anticoagulants | CoaguChek{% endblock %}
  4. {% block description %}Learn how what you eat and drink can affect your coagulation levels and discover some heart-healthy recipes to help you enjoy a balanced diet.{% endblock %}
  6. {% block main %}
  8.     <section class="bg-patient text-white position-relative roche-header">
  9.         <div class="container-fluid">
  10.             <div class="row align-items-center">
  11.                 <div class="col-lg-4 offset-lg-2 py-5 px-0 order-2 order-lg-1">
  12.                     <div class="container">
  13.                         <div class="h1">Maintain your independence</div>
  14.                         <p class="mb-0">See how self-testing gives you the freedom and confidence to live the life you want.</p>
  15.                     </div>                    
  16.                 </div>
  17.                 <div class="col-lg-6 pe-0 order-1 order-lg-2">
  18.                     <img src="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/000-Heroimage_1x.png') }}" srcset="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/000-Heroimage_1x.png') }} 1x, {{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/000-Heroimage_2x.png') }} 2x" alt="A person sitting at a table with a potted plant" class="w-100" />
  19.                 </div>
  20.             </div>
  21.         </div>
  22.     </section>
  24.     <section class="roche-section__medium mb-0 pb-0 mt-5 pt-3 roche-tab lb-tab-menu roche-tab__patient">
  25.         <div class="container lb-tab-container">
  26.             <div class="nav d-flex rounded-4 shadow py-3 justify-content-around">
  27.                 <a href="{{ path('patient-remaining-independent-freedom') }}" data-tab-id="freedom" id="tab-toggle-freedom" class="lb-tab-link nav-link ">Freedom</a>
  28.                 <a href="#" data-tab-id="nutrition" id="tab-toggle-nutrition" class="lb-tab-link nav-link active">Nutrition</a>
  29.                 <a href="{{ path('patient-remaining-independent-exercise') }}" data-tab-id="exercise" id="tab-toggle-exercise" class="lb-tab-link nav-link">Exercise</a>
  30.             </div>
  31.         </div>
  32.     </section>
  34.     <div class="lb-tab lb-tab__active" id="nutrition">
  35.         <span id="nutrition-top"></span>
  36.         <section class="my-5 text-center roche-section__medium">
  37.             <div class="container">
  38.                 <h1 class="h2 text-patient">The connection between nutrition and coagulation</h1>
  39.                 <p>Vitamin K is involved in the coagulation process, which is why vitamin K antagonist (blocker) medications are used as anticoagulants. For people taking this kind of anticoagulant, it’s important to be aware of their dietary sources of vitamin K, since consuming too much of these foods risks decreasing the effect of their anticoagulant&nbsp;medication.</p>
  40.             </div>
  41.         </section>
  43.         <section class="roche-section__medium bg-soft text-center">
  44.             <div class="container">
  45.                 <h2 class="text-patient mb-5">Dietary sources of vitamin K</h2>
  47.                 <div class="row ">
  48.                     <div class="col-12 col-lg-4">
  49.                         <p><img src="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/Icon_HighLevel.svg') }}" alt="Chat Sheet icon"></p>
  50.                         <p class="mb-5"><span class="text-patient">High level</span> of vitamin K: Lettuce, broccoli, spinach, kale, asparagus, green tea, onions</p>
  51.                     </div>
  52.                     <div class="col-12 col-lg-4">
  53.                         <p><img src="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/Icon_MediumLevel.svg') }}" alt="Medium Level icon"></p>
  54.                         <p class="mb-5"><span class="text-patient">Medium level </span>of vitamin K: Cucumbers, potatoes, cheese, meat</p>
  55.                     </div>
  56.                     <div class="col-12 col-lg-4">
  57.                         <p><img src="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/Icon_LowLevel.svg') }}" alt="Low Level icon"></p>
  58.                         <p class="mb-5"><span class="text-patient">Low level</span> of vitamin K: Fruit, zucchini, whole wheat bread, trout</p>
  59.                     </div>
  60.                 </div>
  62.                 <p>Although it isn’t necessary to avoid vitamin K altogether, experts generally advise a balanced diet with limited exposure to foods high in vitamin K.</p>
  63.             </div>
  64.         </section>
  66.         <section class="py-5">
  67.             <div class="container">
  68.                 <h2 class="text-patient mb-5">A note about alcohol and tobacco consumption</h2>
  70.                 <div class="row d-flex align-items-center mb-3">
  71.                     <div class="col-12 col-lg-1 d-flex justify-content-center pb-3">
  72.                         <img class="me-3" src="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/Icon_Alcoohol.svg') }}" alt="Alcohol icon">
  73.                     </div>
  74.                     <div class="col-12 col-lg-11 text-center text-lg-start">
  75.                         <div class="mb-0">
  76.                             <p>Alcohol can “thin” your blood by decreasing the number of platelets and by making those platelets less sticky. It can also change the way your body breaks down your anticoagulant medication: </p>
  77.                             <ul class="mb-3 text-start">
  78.                                 <li>Drinking too much at one time may slow down the way your body metabolizes your medication, which increases your bleeding risk.</li>
  79.                                 <li>Regularly drinking too much alcohol can increase the way your body metabolizes your medication, which can increase your risk of clotting. Although moderate alcohol consumption may be safe, it’s always best to check with your doctor about the amount of alcohol that is safe for you to consume. </li>
  80.                             </ul>
  81.                             <p class="mb-0">If in doubt, self-test your INR levels to double-check.</p>        
  82.                         </div>
  83.                     </div>
  84.                 </div>
  85.                 <div class="row d-flex align-items-center mb-3 pt-5">
  86.                     <div class="col-12 col-lg-1 d-flex justify-content-center pb-3">
  87.                         <img class="me-3" src="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/Icon_Smooking.svg') }}" alt="Smoking icon">
  88.                     </div>
  89.                     <div class="col-12 col-lg-11 text-center text-lg-start">
  90.                         <div class="mb-0">
  91.                             <p class="mb-0">Smoking can increase the risk of thrombosis (blood clots) and should be completely avoided. It is also greatly damaging to the cardiovascular system, which may be particularly dangerous for cardiac patients. If, for instance, a second cardiac illness (e.g., coronary heart disease or a heart attack) should occur after a successful valve replacement, the risks of complications are greatly increased. If you smoke, and need help quitting, talk to your doctor.</p>
  92.                         </div>
  93.                     </div>
  94.                 </div>         
  95.             </div>
  96.         </section>    
  98.         <section class="roche-section__medium bg-patient text-white">
  99.             <div class="container">
  100.                 <div class="row align-items-center">                
  101.                     <div class="col-12 col-lg-6 order-2 order-lg-1">
  102.                         <h2>The security of self-testing</h2>
  103.                         <p>Every person reacts differently to what they eat. As a self-tester, you will be able to keep a close eye on your coagulation levels by testing regularly as well as any time you are curious. This will give you more insight into your body and coagulation management. With this insight, you can have more flexibility and creativity with your diet, with added security.</p>
  104.                         <a class="btn btn-white text-patient" href="{{ path('patient-self-testing') }}">Learn more about self-testing</a>
  105.                     </div>
  106.                     <div class="col-12 col-lg-6 order-1 order-lg-2 pb-5 p-lg-0">
  107.                         <img class="img-fluid" src="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/04_Security_1x.png') }}" srcset="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/04_Security_1x.png') }} 1x, {{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/04_Security_2x.png') }} 2x" alt="A family eating around a table">
  108.                     </div>    
  109.                 </div>
  110.             </div>                    
  111.         </section>    
  113.         <section class="roche-section__medium text-center">
  114.             <div class="container">
  115.                 <h2 class="text-patient">Eating a heart-healthy diet</h2>
  116.                 <p>Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through lifestyle choices, including following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.</p>
  117.                 <p class="mb-5">A heart-healthy diet is made up mostly of whole or natural foods (not processed). At the “heart” of it is balance, which includes:</p>
  118.                 <div class="row text-patient">
  119.                     <div class="col-6 col-lg-4">
  120.                         <p><img src="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/Icon_Vegetable.svg') }}" alt="vegetables"></p>
  121.                         <p class="mb-5">Eating lots of vegetables</p>
  122.                     </div>
  123.                     <div class="col-6 col-lg-4">
  124.                         <p><img src="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/Icon_Fruits.svg') }}" alt="fruit"></p>
  125.                         <p class="mb-5">Eating lots of fruit</p>
  126.                     </div>
  127.                     <div class="col-6 col-lg-4">
  128.                         <p><img src="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/Icon_WholeGrain.svg') }}" alt="Whole Grain icon"></p>
  129.                         <p class="mb-5">Choosing whole grains more often</p>
  130.                     </div>
  131.                     <div class="col-6 col-lg-4">
  132.                         <p><img src="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/Icon_Protein.svg') }}" alt="protein icon"></p>
  133.                         <p class="mb-5">Eating a variety of foods that give you protein</p>
  134.                     </div>
  135.                     <div class="col-6 col-lg-4">
  136.                         <p><img src="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/Icon_BadFood.svg') }}" alt="Bad Food icon"></p>
  137.                         <p class="mb-5">Avoiding highly processed (or “ultra-processed”) foods</p>
  138.                     </div>
  139.                     <div class="col-6 col-lg-4">
  140.                         <p><img src="{{ asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/Icon_SugardDrink.svg') }}" alt="Sugar Drink icon"></p>
  141.                         <p class="mb-5">Avoiding sugary drinks</p>
  142.                     </div>
  143.                 </div>
  144.             </div>
  145.         </section>
  147.         <section class="roche-section__medium bg-soft" data-controller="carousel modal">
  148.             <div class="container" >
  149.                 <h2 class="text-patient mb-5">Recipes to help you eat a VKA-friendly diet</h2>
  150.                 <div id="recipes-carousel" class="carousel slide" data-bs-ride="carousel">
  151.                     <div class="carousel-inner">
  152.                         <div class="carousel-item active">
  153.                             <div class="row">
  154.                                 <div class="col-12 col-lg-4">
  155.                                     <div class="card h-100 br-32">
  156.                                         <img class="card-img-top" src="{{asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/07-Chickend_1x.png')}}" srcset="{{asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/07-Chickend_1x.png')}} 1x, {{asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/07-Chickend_2x.png')}} 2x" alt="A plate of chicken and lemons">
  157.                                         <div class="card-body d-flex flex-column justify-content-between">
  158.                                             <h6 class="text-patient text-center">Delicately fried chicken breasts with sea salt with rosemary</h6>
  159.                                             <div class="d-flex justify-content-center">
  160.                                                 <a href="#recipe-1" data-bs-toggle="modal" class="btn btn-patient text-white mt-3">View recipe</a>
  161.                                             </div>                                            
  162.                                         </div>
  163.                                     </div>
  164.                                 </div>
  165.                                 <div class="col-12 col-lg-4 pt-5 pt-lg-0">
  166.                                     <div class="card h-100 br-32">
  167.                                         <img class="card-img-top" src="{{asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/05-Vegetarian_1x.png')}}" srcset="{{asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/05-Vegetarian_1x.png')}} 1x, {{asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/05-Vegetarian_2x.png')}} 2x" alt="A plate of vegetarian cottage pie">
  168.                                         <div class="card-body d-flex flex-column justify-content-between">
  169.                                             <h6 class="text-patient text-center">Vegetarian cottage pie<sup>1</sup></h6>
  170.                                             <div class="d-flex justify-content-center">
  171.                                                 <a href="#recipe-2" data-bs-toggle="modal" class="btn btn-patient text-white mt-3">View recipe</a>
  172.                                             </div>
  173.                                         </div>
  174.                                     </div>
  175.                                 </div>
  176.                                 <div class="col-12 col-lg-4 pt-5 pt-lg-0">
  177.                                     <div class="card h-100 br-32">
  178.                                         <img class="card-img-top" src="{{asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/06-Haddock_1x.png')}}" srcset="{{asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/06-Haddock_1x.png')}} 1x, {{asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/06-Haddock_2x.png')}} 2x" alt="A bowl of chowder with a spoon">
  179.                                         <div class="card-body d-flex flex-column justify-content-between">
  180.                                             <h6 class="text-patient text-center">Smoked haddock chowder<sup>2</sup></h6>
  181.                                             <div class="d-flex justify-content-center">
  182.                                                 <a href="#recipe-3" data-bs-toggle="modal" class="btn btn-patient text-white mt-3">View recipe</a>
  183.                                             </div>                                            
  184.                                         </div>
  185.                                     </div>
  186.                                 </div>                                        
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  188.                         </div>
  189.                     </div>
  190.                 </div>                        
  191.             </div>
  193.             <div class="my-5">
  194.                 <div class="container">
  195.                     <p><small>1. Harrison, K. Get in shape for Christmas: the best vegetarian cottage pie. Available from: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-2481611/Get-shape-Christmas-The-best-vegetarian-cottage-pie.html. Accessed: August 26, 2022.</small></p>
  196.                     <p><small>2. Prince, T. Smoked haddock chowder. Available from: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/smoked-haddock-chowder. Accessed: August 26, 2022.</small></p>
  197.                 </div>                    
  198.             </div>
  200.             <div id="recipe-1" class="modal" tabindex="-1">
  201.                     <div class="modal-dialog modal-xl modal-dialog-centered">
  202.                     <div class="modal-content card">
  203.                         <div class="row g-0">
  204.                             <div class="col-12 col-lg-6">
  205.                                 <div class="h-100 rounded-start" style="background-image: url({{asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/07-Chickend_2x.png')}}); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;"></div>
  206.                             </div>
  207.                             <div class="col-12 col-lg-6">
  208.                                 <div class="card-body">
  209.                                     <div class="text-end">
  210.                                         <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button>
  211.                                     </div>
  213.                                     <div class="px-5 overflow-scroll" style="max-height: 70vh">
  214.                                         <h5 class="text-patient">Delicately fried chicken breasts with sea salt with rosemary</h5>
  215.                                         <p class="text-patient"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p>
  216.                                         <ul>
  217.                                             <li>4 x 150 g chicken breast (organic quality)</li>
  218.                                             <li>Oil for frying</li>
  219.                                             <li>Salt and pepper</li>
  220.                                             <li>Sea salt with rosemary </li>
  221.                                         </ul>
  222.                                         <p class="text-patient"><strong>Preparation:</strong></p>
  223.                                         <p>Rinse the chicken breast briefly and dab dry with paper towel. Lightly salt and fry on both sides in a frying pan on medium heat for about <span class="text-nowrap">3&ndash;4 minutes</span> until it is golden brown. Bake in a pre-heated convection oven at 180&nbsp;°C for another 5&nbsp;minutes. Sprinkle with the sea salt with rosemary before serving.</p>
  225.                                         <p class="text-patient"><strong>Tip:</strong></p>
  226.                                         <p>The chicken breasts can be added to the rosemary potatoes in the last 5 minutes. This way the chicken and the potatoes will be ready at the same time.</p>                                                    
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  232.                     </div>
  233.             </div>
  235.             <div id="recipe-2" class="modal" tabindex="-1">
  236.                 <div class="modal-dialog modal-xl modal-dialog-centered">
  237.                 <div class="modal-content card">
  238.                     <div class="row g-0" >
  239.                         <div class="col-12 col-lg-6" >
  240.                             <div class="h-100 rounded-start" style="background-image: url({{asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/05-Vegetarian_2x.png')}}); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;"></div>
  241.                         </div>
  242.                         <div class="col-12 col-lg-6" >
  243.                             <div class="card-body ">
  244.                                 <div class="text-end">
  245.                                     <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button>
  246.                                 </div>
  247.                                 <div class="px-5 overflow-scroll" style="max-height: 70vh;">
  248.                                     <h5 class="text-patient">Vegetarian cottage pie<sup>1</sup></h5>
  249.                                     <p class="text-patient"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p>
  250.                                     <ul>
  251.                                         <li>Cooking spray</li>
  252.                                         <li>1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped</li>
  253.                                         <li>2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped</li>
  254.                                         <li>2 celery sticks, finely chopped</li>
  255.                                         <li>Salt and pepper</li>
  256.                                         <li>2 garlic cloves, minced</li>
  257.                                         <li>200 g brown button mushrooms, sliced</li>
  258.                                         <li>3 sprigs of fresh thyme, just the leaves</li>
  259.                                         <li>2 fresh bay leaves</li>
  260.                                         <li>300 g canned or pre-cooked green or Puy lentils</li>
  261.                                         <li>200 mL vegetable stock</li>
  262.                                         <li>2 tsp mushroom ketchup</li>
  263.                                     </ul>
  264.                                     <p><strong>For the topping:</strong></p>
  265.                                     <ul>
  266.                                         <li>650 g floury potatoes, peeled, chopped into evenly sized pieces</li>
  267.                                         <li>2 tbsp half-fat crème fraîche</li>
  268.                                         <li>1 tbsp Dijon mustard</li>
  269.                                         <li>2 tbsp semi-skimmed milk</li>
  270.                                         <li>1 medium leek, finely sliced</li>
  271.                                     </ul>
  272.                                     <p class="text-patient"><strong>Preparation:</strong></p>
  273.                                     <ul>
  274.                                         <li>Spray a large non-stick saucepan with 1-cal cooking spray. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, season with salt and pepper, and fry over a medium heat for 5 minutes. Add a splash of water to help them steam.</li>
  275.                                         <li>Stir in the garlic and mushrooms, turn up the heat, and cook for about 4 minutes.</li>
  276.                                         <li>Add the thyme, bay leaves, lentils, and stock and simmer for 3&ndash;4 minutes. Stir in the mushroom ketchup.</li>
  277.                                         <li>While the lentils are cooking, tip the potatoes for the topping into a pan of salted water and boil for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain well, then mash with the crème fraîche, mustard, and milk, and season well.</li>
  278.                                         <li>Steam the leek over a pan of boiling water for 3&ndash;4 minutes until tender and then stir into the mash.</li>
  279.                                         <li>Preheat the oven to 200&nbsp;°C/400&nbsp;°F/gas mark 6. To assemble the pie, spoon the lentil mixture into a 1-litre ovenproof dish and top with the mash. Bake for 30 minutes, until piping hot throughout and the topping is golden brown.</li>
  280.                                     </ul>                                            
  281.                                 </div>
  282.                             </div>
  283.                         </div>
  284.                     </div>
  285.                 </div>
  286.                 </div>
  287.             </div>
  289.             <div id="recipe-3" class="modal" tabindex="-1">
  290.                 <div class="modal-dialog modal-xl modal-dialog-centered">
  291.                 <div class="modal-content card">
  292.                     <div class="row g-0">
  293.                         <div class="col-12 col-lg-6">
  294.                             <div class="h-100 rounded-start" style="background-image: url({{asset('build/images/patient/04-RemainingIndependant/06-Haddock_2x.png')}}); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center;"></div>
  295.                         </div>
  296.                         <div class="col-12 col-lg-6">
  297.                             <div class="card-body ">
  298.                                 <div class="text-end">
  299.                                     <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"></button>
  300.                                 </div>
  301.                                 <div class="px-5 overflow-scroll" style="max-height: 70vh;">
  302.                                     <h5 class="text-patient">Smoked haddock chowder<sup>2</sup></h5>
  303.                                     <p class="text-patient"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p>
  304.                                     <ul>
  305.                                         <li>450 g smoked cod or smocked haddock (undyed)</li>
  306.                                         <li>Bay leaf</li>
  307.                                         <li>2 tbsp light olive oil</li>
  308.                                         <li>50 g butter</li>
  309.                                         <li>Onions</li>
  310.                                         <li>2 leeks, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced</li>
  311.                                         <li>3 celery sticks, thinly sliced</li>
  312.                                         <li>140 g sweetcorn kernels, frozen or fresh (approx. 1 cob of corn)</li>
  313.                                         <li>900 g potatoes, peeled and diced</li>
  314.                                         <li>3 garlic cloves</li>
  315.                                         <li>2 tsp chopped fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)</li>
  316.                                         <li>300 mL milk</li>
  317.                                         <li>Chopped fresh parsley for sprinkling*</li>
  318.                                     </ul>
  319.                                     <p class="text-patient"><strong>Method:</strong></p>
  320.                                     <ol>
  321.                                         <li>Put the fish in a deep frying pan with the bay leaf and 600 mL boiling water. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave to stand, covered, for a further 5 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid, then flake the fish.</li>
  322.                                         <li>Heat the oil and butter in a deep saucepan. Add the vegetables and garlic and fry over high heat until starting to soften. Stir in the thyme and the reserved cooking liquid and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables have softened.</li>
  323.                                         <li>Pour half the soup into a bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork. Return to the pan with the milk and fish. Simmer for 3 minutes, taste, and season if needed. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.*</li>
  324.                                     </ol>
  326.                                     <p><small>*Note: 1 tbsp of chopped parlsey = 21.92 mcg of vitamin K</small></p>                    
  327.                                 </div>
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  330.                     </div>
  331.                 </div>
  332.                 </div>
  333.             </div>
  335.         </section>
  337.         <section id="heike" class="roche-section__medium">
  338.             <div class="container">
  339.                 <div class="row d-flex align-items-center mb-3">
  340.                     <div class="col-12 col-lg-2 d-flex justify-content-center mb-3 mb-lg-0">
  341.                         <img class="me-3" src="{{ asset('build/images/patient/03-Self-Testing/07-Heiki_1x.png') }}" srcset="{{ asset('build/images/patient/03-Self-Testing/07-Heiki_1x.png') }} 1x, {{ asset('build/images/patient/03-Self-Testing/07-Heiki_2x.png') }} 2x" alt="A patient named Heike">
  342.                     </div>
  343.                     <div class="col-12 col-lg-10 mb-0 mb-0 d-flex align-items-end">
  344.                         <h2 class="text-patient">“Now I know what affects my coagulation level”:
  345.                         <br>
  346.                         <small class="fs-6">Heike Sichmann on the joys of cooking</small>
  347.                         </h2>
  348.                     </div>
  349.                 </div>
  350.                 <p>The dough has only been in the oven for 10 minutes and already there is this wonderful nutty aroma all over the kitchen. When I bake cantuccini, I only use almonds from Pisa and an old recipe from a landlady whom I met there on a trip. </p>
  351.                 <p>Talk about Tuscany—not just beautiful scenery but also a very special cuisine. It’s rural, but with sophisticated combinations. Black rice, yellow olive oil and the earthy sweetness of chestnuts—wonderful. No question, apart from sculpting, cooking is my great passion. And I think that the two have quite a lot in common. </p>
  352.                 <p>When I work with stone, I create something lasting, and whereas good food disappears again very quickly, something is left behind as well. It is just different. It could be the memory of a lovely evening with friends or a birthday party with the family. What cooking and sculpting have in common is that I am able to relax completely. It is also a type of therapy.</p>
  353.                 <p>I was only two years old when I was diagnosed with a heart defect by my doctor. I can still remember my father saying: “The heart is a muscle which can be trained.” This is what I did, until it no longer worked. </p>
  354.                 <p>When I was 22, I received an artificial heart valve, and from then on, I had to take anticoagulant medications. I was constantly worried whether the dosage was right. If it is too high, there is a risk of bleeding. If it is too low, one can develop dangerous blood clots. This often made me very insecure. </p>
  355.                 <p>Since I am able to monitor my coagulation myself, I feel much more secure. Self-testing gave me back my <em>joie de vivre</em>. Whenever I get the feeling that something might be affecting my coagulation, I simply test my coagulation level. All it needs is a small prick in my finger.</p>
  356.                 <p>Talking about affecting my coagulation: with self-testing, I got to know my body much better. Now I know what affects my coagulation level.</p>                            
  357.             </div>            
  358.         </section>
  360.         <section class="roche-section__medium bg-soft text-center">
  361.             <div class="container">
  362.                 <h2 class="text-patient">Meet other patients like Heike who have regained independence thanks to self-testing with CoaguChek<sup>®</sup>.</h2>
  363.                 <a class="btn btn-patient text-white" href="{{ path('patient-self-testing') }}#patient-experiences">Hear their stories</a>
  364.             </div>
  365.         </section>
  367.     </div>
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