Bibliograph

The cancer survivor's guide, foods that help you fight back, Neal D. Barnard, MD, Jennifer K. Reilly, RD, Susan M. Levin, MS, RD

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The cancer survivor's guide, foods that help you fight back, Neal D. Barnard, MD, Jennifer K. Reilly, RD, Susan M. Levin, MS, RD

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-232) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The cancer survivor's guide

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1038432060

Responsibility statement

Neal D. Barnard, MD, Jennifer K. Reilly, RD, Susan M. Levin, MS, RD

Sub title

foods that help you fight back

Summary

The links between diet and cancer are nothing short of dramatic. Researchers have been investigating how food choices can help prevent cancer and, when cancer has been diagnosed, how nutrition can improve survival. This updated edition contains the latest food values, as well as breaking scientific research. Neal Barnard, MD, explains how foods influence hormones that can fuel cancer growth and how changing to a low-fat, plant-based diet can be beneficial to anyone diagnosed with cancer. Susan Levin presents the latest scientific research, including the effects of diets high in animal protein on rates of colon cancer and the relationship of soy foods to breast cancer. It also includes new information on the effects of diets high in animal protein on rates of colon cancer and the relationship of soy foods to breast cancer. Dietitian Jennifer Reilly provides over 130 delicious, low-fat, plant-based recipes will be beneficial and satisfying to anyone diagnosed with cancer and their families

Table Of Contents

How foods fight cancer -- Fueling up on low-fat foods -- Flavoring fiber -- Discovering dairy alternatives -- Replacing meat -- Cancer-fighting compounds and immune-boosting foods -- Maintaining a healthy weight -- Foods and breast cancer survival -- Foods and prostate cancer survival -- Planning health-promoting meals -- Questions and answers -- Nutrition basics -- Recipes

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