Healing gourmet, eat to beat cancer / the editors of healing gourmet with Simin Liu, Kathy McManus, and John A. Carlino.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : McGraw-Hill, c2006.Description: xvi, 290 p. 23 cmISBN:
  • 71457542
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RC 271.D52  .H349 2006
Summary: The book helps in understanding the basic principles of cancer and how diet prevent and aid in recovery. Chapter 1 explains the cancer process and change of lifestyle changes to reduce the risk. Chapter 2 focuses on those who have been daignosed with cancer, what to expect, and how to nurture patients with delicious anticancer foods. Chapter 3 demystify fats and carbohydrates and its relation to cancer occurence and recurrence. Chapter 4 discusses the lineup of nutrients and phytonutrients that play a role in a cancer-fighting nutritional strategy. Chapter 5 and 6 introduces the cancer fighting compounds of foods, herbs and spices. Chapter 7 guides to look for the healthiest products at the grocery store. Chapter 8 presents seven-day meal plans for three different calorie levels: 1,500, 2,000 and 2,500. Chapter 9 provides the fifty cancer-fighting recipes. Lastly, Chapter 10 is intended for survivors and families living with cancer patient regarding follow-up care, wellness planning, cancer resources and support group.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

The book helps in understanding the basic principles of cancer and how diet prevent and aid in recovery. Chapter 1 explains the cancer process and change of lifestyle changes to reduce the risk. Chapter 2 focuses on those who have been daignosed with cancer, what to expect, and how to nurture patients with delicious anticancer foods. Chapter 3 demystify fats and carbohydrates and its relation to cancer occurence and recurrence. Chapter 4 discusses the lineup of nutrients and phytonutrients that play a role in a cancer-fighting nutritional strategy. Chapter 5 and 6 introduces the cancer fighting compounds of foods, herbs and spices. Chapter 7 guides to look for the healthiest products at the grocery store. Chapter 8 presents seven-day meal plans for three different calorie levels: 1,500, 2,000 and 2,500. Chapter 9 provides the fifty cancer-fighting recipes. Lastly, Chapter 10 is intended for survivors and families living with cancer patient regarding follow-up care, wellness planning, cancer resources and support group.

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