The Cancer Survivor's Guide explains how foods influence the hormones that fuel cancer and how a dietary change to a low-fat, plant-based diet can be beneficial to anyone diagnosed with cancer. Each section describes specific nutrients and how they work in your body, which foods are the best sources, recommended recipes, and offers simple, practical steps you can take during the week to increase consumption of these foods. Includes over 60 pages of recipes for satisfying and flavorful meals to help implement the recommendations.
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Neal Barnard is the founder of The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and the author of over nine books including Foods That Cause You to Lose Weight, which sold over 2 million copies. He is an advocate of nutrition's role in healing disease and believes a plant-based diet is of up most importance in maintaining health.
Jennifer K. Reilly, R.D. is a nutrition consultant for The Cancer Project, a Washington, D.C. based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing new approaches to cancer prevention and survival through nutrition, education and research.
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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By M. Reilly
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I recently purchased "The Cancer Survivor's Guide" for a course I was taking at Whole Foods Market in Sacramento, CA. I do not have cancer. I do not plan to get cancer. But then again, nobody does. My beloved, healthy, sister Debora died in 2007 from virulent cancer. I don't wish it on anyone.
While I was a patient of John McDougall in Santa Rosa undergoing his ten day program,my sister Debora was eating the "Atkins Diet." Five years later, I am alive and thriving and Debora is buried in a cemetery nearby.
Don't let this happen to you or your loved one.
I now have a weekly share of a vegetable crop in a C.S.A. farm nearby. I loved the Cancer Project Class. The recipes in this book are great. We got a chance to make several of them during the four week class. The Mashed Grains and Cauliflower on (p168) tasted great with mushroom gravy on top. I enjoyed the Black Bean Chili on (p121). I went into ecstasy over the Raspberry Salad Dressing on (p151) used on our green salad. The Sweet and Sour Stirfry on (p200) was an excellent dish and I learned to cook my root vegetables such as carrots and celery first as they take longer.
I toasted my brown rice prior to cooking it and there is a recipe for that in this book.
Enjoy the Gingered Melon(so easy to make) on (p218) as a wonderful dessert. Of course the Chocolate Mousse on (p215) is a tempting treat as well.
Whether you are looking to revise conventional recipes(p67), plan healthy cancer fighting meals that will slow down the course of cancer in your body, or if you just enjoy the taste of a good Roasted Red Pepper Hummus(p113)this book has an approach to healthy eating that we all can live with and enjoy.
While I was a patient of John McDougall in Santa Rosa undergoing his ten day program,my sister Debora was eating the "Atkins Diet." Five years later, I am alive and thriving and Debora is buried in a cemetery nearby.
Don't let this happen to you or your loved one.
I now have a weekly share of a vegetable crop in a C.S.A. farm nearby. I loved the Cancer Project Class. The recipes in this book are great. We got a chance to make several of them during the four week class. The Mashed Grains and Cauliflower on (p168) tasted great with mushroom gravy on top. I enjoyed the Black Bean Chili on (p121). I went into ecstasy over the Raspberry Salad Dressing on (p151) used on our green salad. The Sweet and Sour Stirfry on (p200) was an excellent dish and I learned to cook my root vegetables such as carrots and celery first as they take longer.
I toasted my brown rice prior to cooking it and there is a recipe for that in this book.
Enjoy the Gingered Melon(so easy to make) on (p218) as a wonderful dessert. Of course the Chocolate Mousse on (p215) is a tempting treat as well.
Whether you are looking to revise conventional recipes(p67), plan healthy cancer fighting meals that will slow down the course of cancer in your body, or if you just enjoy the taste of a good Roasted Red Pepper Hummus(p113)this book has an approach to healthy eating that we all can live with and enjoy.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By P. Motes
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this book because I do believe that food is a factor in cancer prevention and treatment. The scientific evidence in this book is compelling, although I did not need to be convinced. For those who are not sure about how food affects health, this is a five-star book. For anyone who wants some recipes to put the concepts into practice, this book is only three-star or four-stars. While there is some variety in the book, some of the recipes just didn't tantalize my taste buds. Making the change from meat as a main dish can be a challenge, so I wanted some recipes to make the family crave more plant based foods, and this one misses that mark. A good vegetarian book would be a better choice for recipes, but if readers who want both an explanation of why to make the change and suggestions on what to eat instead of meat will find this book most helpful.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Kendra Kat
Format:Paperback
This book is a FANTASTIC resource for anyone looking to make healthier, well-balanced meals and start down a path to great health. The easy to read material is very informative without being repetitive or too "scientific." The second half of this book is full of FABULOUS recipes that are so easy to make and totally yummy. I bought this book for myself, my parents, as well as recommended it to my friends and coworkers. I also recommend you visit the Cancer Project's website and consider taking one of their nutrition classes (which they use this book for.) It will change your life, I promise!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
EXCELLANT
This book was insightful and full of important information. It is a nessesary guidebook for living a healthy lifestyle and eating food that nourishes your body.
Published 29 days ago by mali
5.0 out of 5 stars
Survivor cook book
This is an excellent introduction to being a Vegan. Not an easy decision or easy to carry out, but if it is worth it to you this is a good guide. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lunar Day
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Very Informative. Lots of useful information. A great guide to what to eat as well as what not to eat if you are a Cancer patient.
Published 2 months ago by Elizabeth A. Turley
5.0 out of 5 stars
good book
A good book for survivor's to read. It has lots of info. to help with a healthy return to life.
Published 2 months ago by Kathleen L. Borgida
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thank you very much
The book came in great shape and super timing.
This will be a fantastic gift for my sister and family.
Much appreciated.
This will be a fantastic gift for my sister and family.
Much appreciated.
Published 3 months ago by Rock Lerum
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very useful info for anyone who survived cancer
This has a lot of good information for anyone who has had, or is living with cancer - hopefully it helps!
Published 4 months ago by J. Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Cancer Survivor's Guide: Foods That Help You Fight Back
Excellent book. This was recommended to me by my daughter-in-law. She has not had a cancer but is extremely knowledgeble about nutrition.
Published 4 months ago by Ann Schock
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good info but...
I just didn't love this book. After reading the fantastic ANTICANCER I was pumped to keep reading inspirational, yet practical books to keep healthy after being diagnosed with... Read more
Published 8 months ago by B. Christian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unlike most vegan cookbooks, these recipes work
If you want to do everything possible to improve your cancer survival rate, then read this book and implement the suggestions. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Sherry Danielson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pay Close Attention to This Book
This guide is a clear and authoritative explanation of how certain foods affect the body, sometimes adversely. Read more
Published 23 months ago by A. Haeworth Robertson
