Healing gourmet, eat to beat cancer / the editors of healing gourmet with Simin Liu, Kathy McManus, and John A. Carlino.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : McGraw-Hill, c2006.Description: xvi, 290 p. 23 cmISBN:- 71457542
- RC 271.D52 .H349 2006
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Reference | Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Reference | RC 271.D52 .H349 2006 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | 3AEA0000316000 |
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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