Cancer Survivor's Nutrition & Health Guide: Eating Well and Getting Better During and After Cancer Treatment [Paperback]

Gene Spiller (Author), Bonnie Bruce Dr.P.H. R (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0761505814 | ISBN-13: 978-0761505815 | Edition: 1

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

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About the Author

Gene Spiller, Ph.D., a distinguished researcher and author, has conducted groundbreaking work on the roles of fiber and other nutrients in health. He is the director of the Health Research and Studies Center in Los Altos, California, and consultant to the Stanford University Center for Research in Disease Prevention. His previous books include Nutrition Secrets of the Ancients and Eat Your Way to Better Health (both from Prima).

Bonnie Bruce, Dr.P.H., R.D., a doctor of public health and associate director of the Health Research and Studies Center, has worked in the field of nutrition and food science for twenty years. She is assistant professor at San Jose University in California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles; 1 edition (October 2, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761505814
• ISBN-13: 978-0761505815
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #936,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Basic nutritional information but gourmet recipes. Odd mix., March 27, 1999

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This review is from: Cancer Survivor's Nutrition & Health Guide: Eating Well and Getting Better During and After Cancer Treatment (Paperback)

Some good basic information on nutrition, but the recipes are not mainstream enough for a broad audience. I wanted the book for my 70-year-old mother in the heartland of Oklahoma, and she would not be familiar with recipe ingredients such as: pignolias, polenta, leeks, red kale, dulse flakes, miso and tofu.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Recipe Bible During CancerTreatment, January 14, 2011

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This review is from: Cancer Survivor's Nutrition & Health Guide: Eating Well and Getting Better During and After Cancer Treatment (Paperback)

I found the information and recipes extremely valuable while going through cancer treatment. It helped me learn more about what foods to eat in addition to some great recipes. It labeled the recipes in terms of ease of digestion during cancer treatments which was extremely helpful and important to know.

I particularly recommend the Rice Pudding Recipe on page 196. I LIVED on this during chemo. I could eat this when I could not eat any other foods!! Delicious AND nutritious!