The Cancer Survivor's Guide - Foods That Help You Fight Back
epub | 2.23 MB | English | Author :Neal Barnard | 2009 | Book Publishing Company

Book Description :

Consumers looking for a new defense in the fight against cancer can find expert tips on healthful eating in The Cancer Survivor's Guide: Foods that Help You Fight Back. Written by nutrition researcher Neal Barnard, M.D., president of The Cancer Project, and nutritionist Jennifer K. Reilly, R.D., the guide is based on research showing that diet changes can not only reduce the risk of developing cancer, they can also improve survival. It turns out that many foods that help prevent cancer in the first place also seem to help us beat the disease when it has stuck. For example, diets high in fiber and low in fat tend to reduce the amount of estrogens (female sex hormones) circulating in the bloodstream. This taming of estrogens seems to reduce the likelihood that cancer cells will multiply or spread. And fiber is important in preventing colon cancer, as it helps move food waste out of the body. Step-by-step advice for adopting a healthful diet, comprehensive information on which...

Category : | Cancer, Cancer Cookbooks, Nutrition for Cancer Prevention