Eating Well Through Cancer

The cookbook contains recipes developed to incorporate foods that are essential to a healthy lifestyle and that are best tolerated during and after cancer treatment. Nutritional information per serving is provided for each recipe.

Cancer Survivors share a common goal--prevent recurrence! They also share a lack of appetite. But wise eating during treatment and recovery could play a vital role in staying well. Because there's no time for experimenting during such critical times, guidance and recipes are greatly needed for both cancer survivors and those helping survivors. In their new book, "Cancer Survivor's Nutrition & Health Guide nutritionist Gene Spiller and public health nurse Bonnie Bruce introduce a program of eating that provides ample nourishment and enjoyment, and in addition, cancer patients will learn to eat to restore energy, rebuild their bodies, and protect against future cancer. Based on scientific research and informatiaon from cancer survivors about what worked for them, "Cancer Survivor's Nutrition & Health Guide eases the mind and the stomach by providing: - Tips for overcoming aftereffects of treatments such as nausea or lack of appetite - Advice on how to eat when too tired to prepare something - Guidance on what foods to eat for difficulty of swallowing, a dry mouth, diarrhea or constipation - Wisdom from our ancestors regarding the protective components of herbs and spices - Customized recipes for maximizing recovery and protecting against future illness

"The second edition of What to Eat During Cancer Treatment contains more than 130 recipes-including 102 new dishes. The book provides practical tips and suggestions to help patients and their caregivers anticipate--and overcome--the major challenges of eating well during treatment. Written by Jeanne Besser, an award-winning cookbook author; Barbara Grant, a board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition; and experts in nutrition and cancer care from the American Cancer Society, the book contains a wealth of information for both patients and their families. The book's primary focus is on the seven most common eating-related side effects of cancer treatment--nausea, diarrhea, constipation, trouble swallowing, sore mouth, unintentional weight loss, and taste alterations--and the foods that will be acceptable when these side effects occur. Chapters are organized by these side effects, and introductory information for each section is based on evidence-based research and sound clinical experience. Symbols are used throughout to flag recipes that apply to more than one side effect, making the book a versatile resource for different phases and types of cancer treatment. The book will appeal both to people undergoing treatment and the caregivers, family, and friends who are providing support. Throughout the book are beautiful, full-color photographs, along with features such as advice for the caregiver, food safety basics, answers to frequently asked questions about nutrition and treatment, how to avoid excess weight gain during treatment, and tips for easy snacks, staying hydrated, and dealing with vitamin and mineral deficiencies"--

An essential resource and cookbook for anyone diagnosed with cancer, filled with nearly 100 nourishing recipes designed to support treatment and recovery. A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, frightening, and uncertain. Like many others, you may be unsure about what to do next. You'll want to learn more about what's ahead and what you should eat to nutritionally support your body at a time when eating and cooking may simply be too challenging. The Living Kitchen will help cancer patients and their caregivers navigate every stage of their cancer therapy, before, during, and after treatment. Within the pages of this indispensable guide, certified nutritionists Sarah Grossman and Tamara Green provide easy-to-understand, research-based nutritional information on the science behind how food relates to your health and the effects of cancer. As experts in cancercare cooking, Sarah and Tamara have included nearly 100 healthy, easy-to-prepare, whole-food recipes specially designed to relieve specific symptoms and side effects of cancer and its therapies (including loss of appetite, sore mouth, altered taste buds, nausea, and more) and to strengthen your body once in recovery. With energizing snacks and breakfasts; superfood smoothies, juices, and elixirs; soothing soups and stews; and nutrient-rich, flavorful main dishes, these are recipes that you, your family, and your caregivers will all enjoy. At once informative and inspiring, empowering and reassuring, The Living Kitchen will educate cancer patients and their caregivers about the power of food.

Eating Well Through Cancer, a groundbreaking cookbook especially for cancer patients and caregiver support, is now available in a new and expanded 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION. Chemotherapy, radiation or surgery can affect the patient's appetite, so the chapters include nourishing foods that are best tolerated to ease common side effects such as nausea, sore mouth and throat, taste changes, neutropenia and weight loss. This practical cookbook has an easier-to-read format, simple nutritious recipes, beautiful photographs, tips and information that will guide a cancer patient through their treatment. Super-satisfying recipes include creamy Easy Potato Soup for a sore mouth, comfort food like Chicken and Dumplings and the extensive Smoothie and Snack Chapter to help the patient eat nutrient-rich food during this challenging time. Each delicious recipe includes nutritional information plus highlights diabetic, gluten-free, vegetarian and freezer-friendly recipes. With an emphasis on everyday healthy eating, this book will also be an invaluable recipe resource for cancer prevention.

Offers 100 delicious recipes specifically targeting the side effects of cancer treatment.