The Strang Cookbook for Cancer Prevention: A Complete Nutrition and Lifestyle Plan to Dramatically Lower Your Cancer Risk [Hardcover]

Laura Pensiero (Author), Michael Osborne (Author), Susan Oliviera (Author), Jacques Pepin (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1998

The Strang Cancer Prevention Center, affiliated with The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, has taken a leading role in advocating a low-fat, high-fiber diet rich in nutrients that can safeguard the body from disease. Now the Center's experts have brought together the latest health information with delicious recipes from some of America's top chefs in an easy-to-use guide for anyone who wants to eat better and live longer.
•Up to 80 percent of all cancers can be prevented by the kinds of changes in diet and lifestyle outlined in this book.
•Provides the latest information on the links between cancer and nutrition, especially the role of phytochemicals.
•Features recipes from the distinguished chefs of such notable restaurants as Bouley, Lespinasse, and the Union Square Cafe, simple enough for the home cook.
•Highlights practical ways to gain the benefits from exercise, weight loss, and reduced environmental stress that can help boost cancer prevention.
•Includes dozens of tips to boost your daily intake of fruits, vegetables, and other important nutrients.
•The Strang Cancer Prevention Center is one of the leading cancer research programs in the country.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Evidence supporting our ability to reduce the risk of cancer keeps growing. The Strang Cookbook for Cancer Prevention offers compelling information on how to diet, exercise, and control other external factors that affect cancer risk. Authors Laura Pensiero and Susan Olivera then provide clear, specific direction on what you should do to maximize the odds in your favor. Distinguished chefs, such as Charlie Trotter and Norman Van Aken, contributed 150-plus recipes that are both tasty and healthful, while the baking and dessert sections prove that you can have your cake while reducing cancer risk, too. You'll encounter appealing dishes such as No-Fuss Broccoli Soufflé, Roasted Garlic Caesar Salad, Sautéed Spinach with Garlic, and Green Chili Stew. More elaborate dishes help you celebrate, entertain, and dine magnificently and healthfully, so you won't have to play catch-up after the party ends.

From Booklist

Despite a dry text with little visual interest, two nutritionists from the Strang Center (affiliated with Cornell) have contributed worthwhile information--and recipes--to the keep America healthy. In addition to the explanatory data, the more than 150 recipes contain boxes on nutritional breakdowns, such as "major sources of potential cancer fighters." The 45 contributors are no simple home chefs; among them are Manhattan's Daniel Boulud and Chicago's Charlie Trotter. Innovative combinations of ingredients and streamlined low-fat cooking techniques--a no-fuss broccoli soufflegets our vote--will earn reader raves. Packaging, in sum, isn't everything. Barbara Jacobs

Product Details

• Hardcover: 411 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Adult; First Printing edition (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525943137
• ISBN-13: 978-0525943136
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #591,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars medically accurate and interesting; great, flavorful recipes, May 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Strang Cookbook for Cancer Prevention: A Complete Nutrition and Lifestyle Plan to Dramatically Lower Your Cancer Risk (Hardcover)

I received this book during the book tour distribution. As a physician I am basically skeptical about books claiming to reduce cancer rates. I was pleasantly surprised by the scientific accuracy of the text. I've since made at least 7 of the recipes, all of which are wonderful! I have found it difficult to locate cookbooks that include easy, fast recipes with low fat and reasonable flavor. Too often the recipes are easy but the ingredients are hard to find; or, the recipe is easy and the taste is bland. This great book meets all of my needs. I really didn't want to like this book, but I love it! And I learned a lot about nutrition to boot!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cancer prevention info in a clear, concise fashion., July 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Strang Cookbook for Cancer Prevention: A Complete Nutrition and Lifestyle Plan to Dramatically Lower Your Cancer Risk (Hardcover)

I began this book with the premise that there was little more I could learn about diet and lifestyle regarding cancer. As a former cancer patient, I've read anything and everything I could get my hands on. However, I was surprised to find -- only a few pages into the book -- that there were concepts that I had either confused or distorted over the years. Concise and orderly, this book offers current theories and statistical information on many aspects of cancer prevention in a clear and understandable fashion. But the best part is (because having useful information is one thing, putting it to work is another) the recipe section which offers a wide assortment of really delicious dishes, from simple to exotic. it has actually convinced me -- a serious skeptic -- that it's possible to serve food which is not only flavorful and interesting, but healthful as well.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book focuses on great foods that happen to be good., February 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Strang Cookbook for Cancer Prevention: A Complete Nutrition and Lifestyle Plan to Dramatically Lower Your Cancer Risk (Hardcover)

Having read 4o% of all the recipes I was amazed at how tasty all of them were. The recipes are so favorful that you will find it hard to believe that these recipes are also healthy. I went to a bookstore and studied one recipe (for a complete dinner) made the meal and was beyond pleased with the finished product. The instructions are simple and the explanation of why certain food in certain combos are beneficial made me change my why of eating. This book is a must for anyone who just wants to enjoy a good dinner.