Kurzbeschreibung
Making food an ally in the fight against cancer, this guide explores what to eat and what to avoid in order to stay strong and maximize the benefits of treatment. Covering topics such as the potential effects of supplements, vitamins and minerals, and herbs; coping with digestion- and eating-related side effects, such as sore mouth, nausea, and weight gain or loss; special” diets, including those promoted as cures for cancer; as well as providing easy, healthy, and delicious recipes, this book will assist in healing and recovery.
Synopsis
Eating well is especially important for people with cancer. Eating well during and after cancer can help people feel better, keep up their strength and energy, maintain their weight and their body's store of nutrients, tolerate treatment-related side effects, decrease risk of infection, and heal and recover quickly. Readers will learn about: potential effects of supplements, vitamins and minerals, and herbs; coping with digestion- and eating-related side effects of treatment; "special" diets, including those promoted as cures for cancer; dozens of easy, healthy, delicious recipes, practical tips for food safety, grocery shopping, and dining out; and first hand suggestions from real people who've undergone cancer treatment.