Cancer Nutrition and Recipes For Dummies

Maurie Markman, MD, a nationally renowned oncologist, is National Director of Medical Oncology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America.Carolyn Lammersfeld, RD, board certified in oncology nutrition and nutrition support, is Vice President of Integrative Medicine at Cancer Treatment Centers of America.Christina Torster Loguidice is Editorial Director of Clinical Geriatrics and Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging.

• Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started with Cancer Nutrition 5Chapter 1: The 4-1-1 on Cancer 7Chapter 2: Meeting Your Team and Identifying Possible Treatments 25Chapter 3: Tackling the Side Effects of Cancer and Its Treatments 39Chapter 4: The Role and Power of Nutrition in Fighting Cancer 55Chapter 5: Dealing with Side Effects That Impact Nutrition 87Part II: The Importance of What You Eat and How You Prepare It 103Chapter 6: Embracing and Transitioning to a Clean Eating Lifestyle 105Chapter 7: Stocking Up on Cancer-Fighting Foods 123Chapter 8: Cancer-Fighting Foods, Spices, and Herbs 145Chapter 9: Cooking with the Proper Tools and Techniques 157Part III: Wholesome Recipes 169Chapter 10: Invigorating Breakfasts 171Chapter 11: Soothing and Nourishing Soups 187Chapter 12: Enticing Main Dishes 207Chapter 13: Light Yet Satisfying Sides 225Chapter 14: Energy-Boosting Snacks 241Chapter 15: Sinless Sweets 259Part IV: Staying Strong for the Long Haul 275Chapter 16: Dining Out or on the Road 277Chapter 17: Making Conscious Lifestyle Changes 289Chapter 18: Helping the One You Love 301Part V: The Part of Tens 309Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Revive Your Appetite and Enjoy Food Again 311Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Prevent and Fight Off Colds and Other Infections 317Index 325