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The Plant Programme: Recipes For Fighting Breast & Prostate Cancer

Jane Plant

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A book I can't LIVE without! 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

It is 3 years since I bought this book,in April 2005, soon after being diagnosed with the most serious staging of prostate cancer. I had only just celebrated my 54th birthday and here was I being told that the prognosis was very, very bleak. I then bought and read Jane Plant's own inspiring story of her fight against breast cancer in her book "Your life In Your Hands", and I became convinced of the wisdom of her words and her successful strategy in the battle against such devastating illness.The first step in my fightback was to completely change my diet, and to do this I needed a guide to help me through the planning of all my daily meals. Never having been on any type of diet before, I was at a loss as to where to start, what to buy, what to avoid, and how to prepare and to cook the foods I would now need.This simple, well written book was my guiding light, my very own cookery 'bible. To this day it sits proudly on my kitchen shelf, now very well thumbed through and extrememly well worn.I could never have managed to stay on the path to recovery without it.And a recovery it has indeed been. Only last week, on 15th May 2008, my oncologist gave me my latest blood test results and told me how amazed and delighted he was that I had come through all the hormone treatment and radiotherapy so exceptionally well, and that after having stopped all medication 6 months ahead of schedule, my results were startling.I have a normal PSA level and my testosterone is equivalent to that of a healthy, younger man.I cannot praise this book highly enough, and I have waited three years to write this review, now being totally sure that buying it was one of the best decisions of my life.Thank you Prof Jane Plant. It worked for you, and you were magnanimous enough to write these books and to spread this message of hope to other cancer sufferers....and I am sure that there must be many others now in the world who are feeling as I do today....so very glad to be alive!

George Hardy,

England

25th May 2008

Editorial Review:

Professor Jane Plant's revolutionary advocacy of a healthy non-dairy diet that could help fight both breast and prostate cancer. From essential equipment in the kitchen and weekly menu plans to food for the kids and eating out. This is the non-dairy diet book.

Nutritional Makeover: Well-Being and Beauty Through Delicious, Revitalizing Recipes

Debbie Siebers

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Nutritional Makeover provides:
- Recipes for revitalizing meals ranging from fat-burning break-fasts, to light dishes and snacks, to meals that will help you feel refreshed and energized day after day;
- A seven-day "power week" eating plan; and
- Nutritional information on many different types of health-related food categories such as foods that are: protein rich, low-glycemic, balanced acid/alkali, or cleansing.
About Debbie Siebers: A Fitness leader for over 20 years, she is a star among a large segment of cookbook buyers. She is:
- The featured trainer on Fox's hit show The Swan, now entering its second season.
- Creator (and host) of one of the fastest selling health and fitness videos--Slim in 6;
- A frequent guest on national and local television talk shows such as Live with Regis and Kelly; and
- Featured in more than $20 million of television advertising.

The Prostate Diet Cookbook: Cancer-Fighting Foods for a Healthy Prostate

Buffy Sanders

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Why I decided against this book 1 out of 5 stars.
17 of 20 people found this review helpful.

Background: my PSA has doubled in 6 months, but is still under 4.0. I am putting off a 2nd biopsy until I have given dietary changes a chance to kick in.

{The cover of the book has a picture of tomatoes. I believe Lycopene to be over-hyped at present, since there are no studies that show supplementation lowering PSA levels.}

Mr. Guler's comments worried me. The meat issue is really a fat issue (I wonder if the surge in Atkins adherents will lead to a surge in prostate cancer). The fat issue, as I understand it, is (a) the quantity of fat and (b) an imbalance between omega-3 & omega-6 fats.

Im told that grass-fed beef is lower in fat & has a one-to-one ratio, whereas corn-fattened beef has very little omega-3. So beef isn't entirely out of the question.

Fish can be a problem. Farmed salmon is high in fat, but because of the feed, it contains little or no omega-3.

My new diet has more fish (not farmed) than meat. Complex carbs. Vegetables such as broccoli & peppers, but not potatoes. No dessert. No dairy. Zone diet portions. Any general purpose cookbook will provide sufficient recipes.

Editorial Review:

Based on solid scientific research and endorsed by leading oncologists, it includes dietary guidelines plus 188 delicious, cancer-fighting recipes.

The Purple Butterfly: Diary of a thyroid cancer patient

Susan Hibberd

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Editorial Review:

’The Purple Butterfly’ cameos a year in the life of a thyroid cancer patient. Restrained and sparsely written, it gives the reader a deep insight into the mind of someone who is balancing on the edge of hysteria, yet still feels an obligation to ‘put on a brave face’. A 'must-read' for anyone supporting a friend or relative through a serious illness - this book tells you what he or she never will.

The volume also contains ‘Flying with the Purple Butterfly, which is a manual for those about to undergo radioactive iodine treatment. Based on personal experience, this the first time this information has been published in the UK.

Background:

‘The Purple Butterfly’ is not a work of fiction. It is the real diary kept by Susan from March 2003 to February 2004, and charts her personal thoughts and feelings from before diagnosis, through four operations, and two bouts of intensive radio-iodine treatment. Although the book ends on a positive note, it was not until two years later that Susan’s blood results fell within normal limits. She is now able to look with optimism towards the future.

Appeal:

This book will appeal to a variety of audiences:

a)thyroid cancer patients who want to see how someone else has coped with the disease b) friends and families of anyone with a serious medical condition, so they can get an insight to what they might be thinking or feeling c) anyone interested in unusual medical procedures, who will like the details of a treatment which involves drinking radioactive liquid and being confined to a lead-lined room for four days.

Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet

Suzannah Olivier

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great book for any woman 5 out of 5 stars.
24 of 25 people found this review helpful.

I really liked The Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet. It walked me through all the basics of breast cancer, how it develops, what the risks are, what the different types are, how to recognize different symptoms, what to expect at the doctor, and what the different treatment options are. Then it explained how to minimize your risk of developing breast cancer or improving your chances of recovery through nutrition. Suzannah explained which foods to avoid and which foods to include. She suggested making gradual changes that seem really do-able. She includes easy, appealing recepies and lots of menu ideas. Everything is backed up with a lot of research, but the book is easy-to-understand and speaks on a very personal level. The Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet reminded me of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book, which I really liked also. I think this is a great book for any woman interested in better health.

Editorial Review:

In this book Suzannah Olivier, a qualified nutritionist & long-term survivor of breast cancer, reveals how eating the right foods can give you essential support by building the immune system, rebalancing hormones, & encouraging detoxification to keep the body well nourished & in fighting form. The book includes: your Optimum Nutrition & Supplement Plan with menu suggestions & recipes; cutting-edge information on anti-cancer super foods; health checklists to help you tailor your plan to rebalance & strengthen your body chemistry; & guidance on the various medical treatments available with specific advice on how to maximize effectiveness & counter any side-effects.

Eat Papayas Naked: The Ph Balanced Diet for Super Health And Glowing Beauty

Susan Lark

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Innovative and delicious 5 out of 5 stars.
31 of 34 people found this review helpful.

This book is chock full of reliably delicious recipes which are composed of ingredients that so many of us are trying to incorporate into our diets. The dishes induce a feeling of satiety and health as they please your palate. Recipes are not difficult at all, nor filled with esoteric ingredients. This is a terrific cookbook.

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Most women don’t realize the importance of pH balance, nor are they aware that their pH balance may be out of whack. Acclaimed physician Susan Lark sheds light on this vastly under-discussed health factor. Includes an informative overview of acidic and alkaline foods, explaining how your body reacts to various foods and how to achieve balance through your diet. Discover the effects of pH balance on skin, hair, weight loss and detoxification. You’ll be amazed by the results! Achieve amazing weight loss results by kick-starting your metabolism. Over 60 delicious, pH balanced recipes designed to counteract excessive acid and help you achieve radiance and increased energy. A natural treatment for arthritis, osteoporosis, and innumerable other diseases that affect women.

Breast Cancer Prevention Cookbook

Hope Ricciotti

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

More than just a cookbook! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book not only has wonderful, tasty recipes, but it has a variety of recommendations for eating in more healthy ways all the time. It's wonderful!

Editorial Review:

It is Never Too Early -- or too late -- to start eating well. New data is showing that the right foods can help bolster the body's defenses against cancer, even for babies in utero. The Breast Cancer Prevention Cookbook allows you to find the recipes that blend in best with your lifestyle, whether you are a vegetarian, a beginner or an accomplished cook, a family of one or many. In the first section, Hope Ricciotti gives expert medical information and health advice to women concerned about breast cancer or who have had a previous incidence. The recipe section starts with scrumptious smoothies (think lemon and mango) and moves on to soups (corn chowder); salads; pizza and pasta dishes; vegetarian meals; chicken, meat, and seafood recipes; side dishes; and dessert (raspberry-poppy muffins). This is the one book you will want to cook from for the rest of your life.

Staying Alive!: Cookbook for Cancer Free Living : Real Survivors, Real Recipes, Real Results

Sally Errey, Trevor Simpson

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Editorial Review:

Finally, a book every caring person will want to give friends, colleagues or family members diagnosed with cancer.

With every cancer diagnosis there are hundreds of agonizing choices. It can be difficult to sort out what to think, and who to believe. Cancer patients long to talk to others who have survived the experience. Now they can! Staying Alive! Cookbook for Cancer Free Living shares the secrets of eight cancer survivors…what they did and what they ate. (Including recoveries from lung, breast, prostate, esophageal cancers and "incurable" hairy cell leukemia and lymphoma.) It's like being in a support group, learning from others experiences - in their hearts and their kitchens.

Readers will discover:
• The Top 20 Cancer Fighting foods,
• Surprising secrets to boosting immunity,
• How to incorporate them in daily food plans and balanced meals,
• Step by step, nutrition information for cancer management and prevention,
• Along with over 100 simple, fast and delicious recipes.

Readers will also get the benefits of easy weight management and enjoy increased energy and vitality.

Staying Alive! Cookbook for Cancer Free Living provides excellent value. Words to move and motivate - alongside recipes that heal and energize. This book is far more than a cookbook. It is the most comprehensive step by step tool on the market for people diagnosed with cancer or wanting the key steps for preventing cancer. In short, Sally Errey has created a very important blueprint for upgrading nutrition and healthy living – for everyone.

For Health's Sake: A Cancer Survivor's Cookbook

Mylinda Butterworth

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2001 FPA President's Book Award Winner After triumphing over cancer at the age of 22, MyLinda disregards regular chemotherapy treatment and sets out on her own to find a healthful way to deal with the prognosis. The result is this cookbook for healthy cooking. A book based on moderation in all things, not fads, It has nutritional information on all recipes. Good food and good for you. For Health's Sake was first written in 1981 after so many people requested MyLinda's recipes for healthy cooking. When the first printing sold out, the book was retired. However, the people's interest did not. After being revised for today's health concise society, For Health's Sake, A Cancer Survivor's Cookbook is back again to celebrate MyLinda's 29+ years of cancer free living. Inside it's pages is her story of survival against the odds, chemotherapy, and a desire to find a healthyway to deal with the prognosis. Over 200 delicious recipes with the nutritional values we've come to expect. There are short articles packed with information about the foods we eat and how to make them work better for you. This book is based on the principal of moderation in all things. It is more than just another cookbook, it will change the way you think about the foods you eat and the way you cook

The Macrobiotic Cancer Prevention Cookbook

Aveline Kushi, Wendy Esko

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The Macrobiotic Way 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Hi, This book "The Macrobiotic Cancer Prevention Cookbook" is very interesting, detailed and quite helpful for all who are following more healthful lifestyle. You will not find glossy photos of food in this cookbook, instead you will find incouragement for a healthy diet, cancer prevention guidelines, recipies for a seven day menu plan to get started, and the products and "how to" instructions for natural home remidies. All in all I think this book is really worth the time to study.

Not for cancer prevention... 1 out of 5 stars.
4 of 12 people found this review helpful.

Sadly, Aveline Kushi has recently died - of cancer. Being that she was Japanese, the healthiest and longest lived people in the world, this doesn't really speak well for the diet.

This is a below average vegan cooking book, with a couple of really good recipes but no more. You may want it if you have strong medical reasons to stop eating meat, dairy, fruit and fresh (uncooked) vegetables.

If you are not familiar with macrobiotics beware that it can easily become almost a religion, full of unproved, unscientific statements and has led people to sect-like behaviour. However, macrobiotics, when taken with common sense, have been known to help cancer patients, some say to the extent of "curing" them (althoug no one talks about the ones that have died of the various deficiencies that macrobiotics can easily create). Above all, follow your own instincts... and keep in touch with a trusted doctor!

Editorial Review:

This volume introduces a sensible and naturally balanced way of eating based on whole grains, fresh vegetables, beans, and other natural foods that have always been associated with low cancer rates. (Holism)