Jeanne Besser's Guide to Eating Well During Cancer Treatment

By: American Cancer Society (Author), Jeanne Besser (Author), Barbara Grant MS RD CSO LD (Author) & 2 more

If you or someone you know is going through cancer treatment, finding the right meals to nourish the body can be challenging. Jeanne Besser's What to Eat During Cancer Treatment is the perfect cookbook to help you navigate this difficult time. With its high-quality binding and pages, easy-to-cook recipes, and easy-to-read instructions, this cookbook will provide you with the sustenance and satisfaction you need during cancer treatment.

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When undergoing cancer treatment, it is important to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Eating the right foods can help to improve your overall health and wellness. Here are some suggestions for what to eat during cancer treatment: Fruits and vegetables: Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables can help to provide essential vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants that can help your body fight cancer. Protein-rich foods: Protein is important for helping your body to heal and rebuild. Good sources of protein include lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Whole grains: Whole grains are a great source of fiber, which can help to keep you feeling fuller for longer. Try

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Hardcover ‏ ‎: 288 pages
Customer Reviews: 4.5/5 stars of 381 ratings
Language ‏ ‎: English
Cancer (Books): Cancer
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-1604432565
Best Sellers Rank: #7 in Cancer Cookbooks#39 in Cancer
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 160443256X
Cancer Cookbooks: Cancer Cookbooks
Dimensions ‏ ‎: 8 x 1 x 10 inches
Publisher ‏ ‎: American Cancer Society; Second edition
Item Weight ‏ ‎: 2.45 pounds

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PNW Ranch Life: I was given this book when my husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It was a God send. So much information & tips … more than just recipes. I buy this book when I hear a friend, friend of a friend or family have been diagnosed with cancer.

United States on Jul 31, 2023

Robert Jay Nelson: works great for me

United States on Jul 18, 2023

Elizabeth Canino: The recipes are arranged for different side effects..super easy to use. Also, they are tasty and simple to prepare.

United States on Jun 14, 2023

Diane E. Jezewski: Never used the recipes as when you are I'll you can't expect your caregiver to try and find ingredients or go through as the cooking steps. Expanded info on nutrition would be more helpful

United States on Dec 16, 2022

Todd: First, the review titled "Outdated inappropriate ingredients" is a bit deceptive. If you are going through chemo, you are likely dealing with a variety of issues including needing excess calories to make up for days when you are too nauseated to eat. The book points out in the educational section at the front, that some of the recipes are designed to provide more calories than what you might otherwise want in a normal meal for exactly this reason. The book also addresses and provides recipes for all of the normal chemo side effects. If you are new to chemo or a caregiver for someone with chemo, there are a lot of weird side effects to deal with. This book does a wonderful job talking the reader through everything they need to know from these side effects to the additional steps that need to be taken for proper food safety when cooking for someone whose immune system is suppressed by chemo. In short - This book is laid out in a way that is ideal for someone going through chemo. The recipes are targeted for optimal nutrition and management of side effects. There is also a valuable amount of needed food related information to help you throughout your chemo regiment. IMHO, It's...

United States on Oct 18, 2021