The Cancer Survivor's Guide: Foods That Help You Fight Back - Softcover

Neal Barnard; Jennifer K. Reilly; Susan Levin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1570673551 ISBN 13: 9781570673559

Publisher: Book Pub Co., 2017

Synopsis

The links between diet and cancer are nothing short of dramatic. Researchers have been investigating how food choices can help prevent cancer and, when cancer has been diagnosed, how nutrition can improve survival. This updated edition contains the latest food values, as well as breaking scientific research.
Neal Barnard, MD, explains how foods influence hormones that can fuel cancer growth and how changing to a low-fat, plant-based diet can be beneficial to anyone diagnosed with cancer. Susan Levin presents the latest scientific research, including the effects of diets high in animal protein on rates of colon cancer and the relationship of soy foods to breast cancer. It also includes new information on the effects of diets high in animal protein on rates of colon cancer and the relationship of soy foods to breast cancer.
Dietitian Jennifer Reilly provides over 130 delicious, low-fat, plant-based recipes will be beneficial and satisfying to anyone diagnosed with cancer and their families.

About this title

About the Author:

Neal Barnard is the founder of The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and the author of over nine books including The Cheese Trap, Power Foods for the Brain, 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart, and Dr. Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes.

Jennifer K. Reilly, R.D., a dietitian in the Washington, DC area, developed the Food for Life: Nutrition and Cooking Class Series for Cancer Prevention and Survival while with the Cancer Project.

Susan Levin, MS, RD, is director of nutritional education for Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

About this edition

• Publisher: Book Pub Co.
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1570673551
• ISBN 13: 9781570673559
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256