Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet, The: Practical, Valuable Advice from a Breast Cancer Survivor [Paperback]

Suzannah Olivier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2001

One woman in eight in the United States will get breast cancer at some time in her life. Nutrition is one vital way of preventing its occurrence and, if breast cancer is diagnosed, of helping the body to recover and thrive without recurrence. Suzannah Olivier, a qualified nutritionist and long-term survivor of breast cancer, reveals how eating the right foods can give you essential support by building the immune system, rebalancing hormones, and encouraging detoxification to keep the body well-nourished and in fighting form.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

British nutritionist Olivier shares personal stories of breast cancer recovery, including her own, and suggests that diet should be considered in connection with cancer much as it is with heart disease. She makes recommendations that are also touted in other nutrition and cancer books and straightforward nutrition books. That is, sufferers should eat more whole grains, more soy, more vegetables, certain phytoestrogens, and less saturated fat and sugar. Previously published in the United Kingdom, the book contains some British English diction, but, for the most part, measurements and other items have been adjusted for an American audience. This is a fine book, with a nice medical glossary and a well-researched bibliography; however, there isn't anything here that readers can't find in other books (e.g., Robert Arnot's The Breast Cancer Prevention Diet or Joseph Keon's The Truth About Breast Cancer: A 7-Step Prevention Plan, both LJ 10/15/98). Purchase for consumer health collections if your library doesn't own anything else on the subject or has a great demand for it. Elizabeth Williams, Fresno City Coll. Lib., CA
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Suzannah Olivier is a qualified nutritionist and is herself a breast cancer survivor. She is a lecturer with the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, writes health features for The Times (London), and is a committed campaigner for women with breast cancer. She is also the author of numerous health titles. She lives in Norfolk, England.

Product Details

• Paperback: 398 pages
• Publisher: Woodland Publishing; 1 edition (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580543278
• ISBN-13: 978-1580543279
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #695,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for any woman, October 22, 2001

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This review is from: Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet, The: Practical, Valuable Advice from a Breast Cancer Survivor (Paperback)

I really liked The Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet. It walked me through all the basics of breast cancer, how it develops, what the risks are, what the different types are, how to recognize different symptoms, what to expect at the doctor, and what the different treatment options are. Then it explained how to minimize your risk of developing breast cancer or improving your chances of recovery through nutrition. Suzannah explained which foods to avoid and which foods to include. She suggested making gradual changes that seem really do-able. She includes easy, appealing recepies and lots of menu ideas. Everything is backed up with a lot of research, but the book is easy-to-understand and speaks on a very personal level. The Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet reminded me of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book, which I really liked also. I think this is a great book for any woman interested in better health.