Fight cancer from the inside out
Cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation
can be as hard on the body as the disease itself, and detailed
nutritional advice is usually not part of the program. Yet eating
the right foods can actually help lessen the strength of some of
the most powerful symptoms of cancer and the side effects of
treatment, allowing the patient to better fight the disease. Now,
Cancer Nutrition & Recipes For Dummies is your trusted,
informative guide to fighting cancer from the inside out.
Designed for cancer patients and their families, Cancer
Nutrition & Recipes For Dummies focuses on foods best
tolerated during–and that can ease side effects
of–cancer treatment. It also offers advice for menu planning,
nutritional analysis, diabetic exchanges, and much more.
* Serves as a guide for cancer nutrition before, during, and
after treatment
* Gives you a wealth of easy, immediate steps to speed up the
healing process through diet
* Offers advice on treatment as well as solutions to common side
effects like dehydration, fatigue, and nausea
* Enables cancer patients to put their strongest foot forward
when starting treatment
Cancer Nutrition & Recipes For Dummies targets those
dealing with cancer and the loved ones who take care of them,
aiding both parties in alleviating some of the side effects of the
cancer treatment through change in diet.
Spis treści
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Cancer Nutrition 5
Chapter 1: The 4-1-1 on Cancer 7
Chapter 2: Meeting Your Team and Identifying Possible Treatments 25
Chapter 3: Tackling the Side Effects of Cancer and Its Treatments 39
Chapter 4: The Role and Power of Nutrition in Fighting Cancer 55
Chapter 5: Dealing with Side Effects That Impact Nutrition 87
Part II: The Importance of What You Eat and How You Prepare It 103
Chapter 6: Embracing and Transitioning to a Clean Eating Lifestyle 105
Chapter 7: Stocking Up on Cancer-Fighting Foods 123
Chapter 8: Cancer-Fighting Foods, Spices, and Herbs 145
Chapter 9: Cooking with the Proper Tools and Techniques 157
Part III: Wholesome Recipes 169
Chapter 10: Invigorating Breakfasts 171
Chapter 11: Soothing and Nourishing Soups 187
Chapter 12: Enticing Main Dishes 207
Chapter 13: Light Yet Satisfying Sides 225
Chapter 14: Energy-Boosting Snacks 241
Chapter 15: Sinless Sweets 259
Part IV: Staying Strong for the Long Haul 275
Chapter 16: Dining Out or on the Road 277
Chapter 17: Making Conscious Lifestyle Changes 289
Chapter 18: Helping the One You Love 301
Part V: The Part of Tens 309
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Revive Your Appetite and Enjoy Food Again 311
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Prevent and Fight Off Colds and Other Infections 317
Index 325
O autorze
Maurie Markman, MD, a nationally renowned oncologist, is National Director of Medical Oncology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
Carolyn Lammersfeld, RD, board certified in oncology nutrition and nutrition support, is Vice President of Integrative Medicine at Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
Christina Torster Loguidice is Editorial Director of Clinical Geriatrics and Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging.
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