The What to Eat if You Have Cancer Cookbook [Paperback]

Daniella Chace (Author), Maureen Keane (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1997

Features more than 100 easy-to-prepare recipes that meet the unique dietary needs of cancer patients.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

The authors intend this cookbook as a companion to their What to Eat If You Have Cancer (1996). Aimed at the 2.5 million Americans who undergo cancer treatment each year, the meatless recipes stress healthy and enjoyable eating while addressing malnutrition and other side effects of conventional cancer therapies. Thus we find such chapters as "Meals in a Glass" for those suffering from loss of appetite or sore mouths or throats, or the individual chapters on cruciferous vegetables and soy foods, both of which contain numerous documented anticancer compounds. Chapter introductions and sidebars discuss the cancer-fighting and other health benefits of particular foods and nutrients, give preparation tips, and describe less-common ingredients. Special food needs for underweight are given detailed consideration, such as recipe options of adding more oil or comparisons of protein powders and other supplements. A list of suppliers and a glossary complete this welcome collection. Penny Spokes

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809231298
• ISBN-13: 978-0809231294
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #726,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just What I Needed at a Very Confusing Time!, May 25, 2000

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Paula Morrissey (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The What to Eat if You Have Cancer Cookbook (Paperback)

I love this book...It's been such a help after finding out the shocking news that my husband has lymphoma. It uses all the "right foods" nutritionally speaking, to assist with his treatment plan. The food is delicious. So much so that I'm eating healthfully as well. I've found that recipes easy to follow and quick to prepare. It would have been almost impossible for me to figure out how to incorporate soy in our diets in such a tasteful way. I appreciate the book, the tips in it and the peace of mind it's given me in knowing the I'm feeding my loved one the best that I can. Thank you!

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Recipes for Anyone, October 18, 2000

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Jean Weinstein - See all my reviews

This review is from: The What to Eat if You Have Cancer Cookbook (Paperback)

This book contains lots of healthy recipes ranging from wakame soup to eggless Caesar salad, bean burger mix to chocolate-banana shakes.

Also included is a section on mail order companies for some of the hard-to-get ingredients. An excellent addition to anyone's kitchen.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple recipes to prepare if you're ill, May 15, 2008

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OnWings Press "www.ajourneywelltaken.com" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The What to Eat if You Have Cancer Cookbook (Paperback)

When you're ill, or caring for someone with cancer, time is hard to come by. You're stressed with doctor appointments, diagnosis, tests, caregiving, family, etc. This little book has wonderful, simple recipes to help keep patients and their families a little more stress free -- with easy to prepare and healthy ingredients, which is the really important part for anyone with cancer.