Complete cancer diet cookbook and guide E-Book

August Harson

• Herausgeber: Youcanprint
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Beschreibung

Discover a Science-Backed Diet With Dozens of Tasty and Delicious Recipes That Will Help You Win the Fight Against Cancer Once and for All! Dear reader, Are you fighting a battle with cancer, or you know someone that is? Would you like to gain the upper hand in that battle and turn your body into a cancer-hostile environment? Fighting cancer is not an easy battle. My doctor told me in the summer of 2004 that I had late-stage cancer and that I had a 15% chance of survival. I thought that there wasn't much I could do, but I wanted to try everything I could. I gradually changed how I live – picking the small fights, as I like to call them. However, small fights and small wins started to add up, and here I am now, almost two decades later, my fight is over. Now it is my turn to help you fight your battle and give you the tools to beat that horrible and pesky disease. That's why I made this book so that it can show you how to change your nutrition and eating habits and guide you to a better, healthier, and cancer-free life. Here is what this guide to battling cancer with food can offer you: Gain the upper hand in the battle with super-foods and supplements that have anti-cancer properties Fortify your stand with a list of foods that you should avoid (cancer-feeding foods) Make your fights more endurable with 15 delicious breakfast recipes and 11 snack and smoothie recipes Starve cancer by adequately feeding your body with 27 tasty bread and sandwich recipes, 22 salad recipes, and ten healthy pizza recipes And many other tips and advice! If you want to turn your body into a cancer-hostile environment with the help of food and eating habits and beat cancer once and for all, this book will serve as your guide on that journey. You are strong, and together we will succeed. So what are you waiting for? Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click," and Get Your Copy Now!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Cancer Prevention and Food Preparation Suggestions

Foods to Try

Avoided Foods

Breakfast

French Toast with Stuffing

Florentine English Muffins with Egg Whites

Florentine eggs

Burrito for Breakfast

Omelet Veggie Egg White

Serves 2

Pizza for Breakfast

Pancakes with Cornmeal

Compote de fruits frais

Green Omelette

Scrambled Eggs with Indian Spices

Casserole with Hash Browns and Eggs

Pancakes with Oatmeal

Hot Cereal with Whole Grain

Pancakes with Ricotta and Blueberries

French Toast with Stuffing

Snacks and Smoothies

Smoothie with Pineapple, Banana, and Cacao

Smoothie with Almond Butter

Smoothie with apricots and pineapples

Smoothie with Mango

Smoothie with Bananas and Oranges

Smoothie with Berries

Smoothie with Pineapple, Banana, and Cacao

Smoothie with Kale

Garbanzo Beans, Roasted

Smoothie with peaches

Trail Mix is a healthy snack.

Bread - Cornbread

Irish Soda Bread (Whole Wheat)

Muffins with apples, carrots, and raisins

Banana Cinnamon Bread

Ciabatta Baguette

Coffee Cake with Poppy Seeds and Citrus

Cornbread

Bread with Garlic

Whole Wheat Bread, Plain

Garlic Flatbread That Isn't So Flat

Bread with Herbs

Pumpkin Bread with Oatmeal Topping

Topping for Oatmeal

Oatmeal Topping on Sweet Potato Bread

Blueberry Muffins Made with Whole Wheat

Irish Soda Bread (Whole Wheat)

Pita Bread (Whole Wheat)

Bread with Zucchini

Bread with Cinnamon and Raisins

Sandwiches

Panini with Roasted Vegetables

Fries and cheeseburger

Wraps made from lavash

Burgers with Portobello Mushrooms

Burgers with Mushrooms and Veggies

Panini with Onion and Pepper

Panini with Roasted Vegetables

Pita Bread Salad

Burgers with salmon

Salads

Coleslaw with Indian Spices

Marinated Tomatoes, Arugula, and Mushrooms

Salad with Asparagus and Tomatoes

Salad Toppings with Avocado and Tomatoes

Salad with Brown Rice and Curry

Salad with Barley and Vegetables

Salad with beets

Salad with Carrots and Raisins

Slaw with Cole Slaw

Salad with Citrus and Ginger Dressing

Salad with Chops

Salad with White Eggs

Salad with Fennel

Cole Slaw with Indian Spices

Salad with potatoes

Salad with Kale, Tomatoes, and Avocado

Tomatoes Marinated

Salad with Roasted Broccoli

Salad with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Grilled Onions

Salad with Roasted Corn

Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Salad with salmon

Pizzas

Pizza with Garlic Salad

Pizza Crust Made with Whole Wheat

Sauce for Pizza

Pizza with Garlic Salad

Pizza with Grilled Asparagus and Mushrooms

Pizza with Tomato and Basil

Pizza from Mexico

Pizza with Pesto

Pizza with Sautéed Peppers and Onions

Pizza with Roasted Vegetables

COMPLETE CANCER DIET COOKBOOK AND GUIDE

Starve the Cancer Without Starving Yourself and Win the Fight – Healthy, Tasty, and Nourishing Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery!

AUGUST HARSON

INTRODUCTION

My doctor told me in the summer of 2004 that I had late-stage cancer and that I had a 15% chance of survival. I knew there wasn't much I could do about my cancer journey, but I was determined to make the most of what I could, namely nutrition and exercise. I immediately began a long-term study effort on foods and their links to cancer. I discovered the following: Some foods have been scientifically shown to help avoid certain cancers, while others have been proven to help cause specific cancers. Specific diet has been proven in studies to help prevent cancers, but not for other cancers...yet. So to yet, the evidence for certain malignancies is unclear, but that does not rule out the possibility that it may prove positive at some point in the future. In the meanwhile, it is acceptable to eat as healthily as possible.

You've undoubtedly picked up this book because you have cancer or know someone who does. To be honest, who doesn't? The American Cancer Society claims that

Cancer is the umbrella term for collecting more than 100 illnesses in which cells in a specific area of the body begin to proliferate uncontrollably. Although we try to ignore it as we go about our daily lives, it is, in reality, an epidemic. We ignore it and walk around it like an elephant in the centre of the room until we are forced to deal with it. We believe that if we ignore it, it will go away. Cancer remains the feared "C" word. Everyone is scared to speak or discuss it. Unfortunately, it isn't going away. The elephant is just growing in size. I hear that all the time: my mother, sister, father-in-law, kid, dog... This creature has no defences. It will ultimately affect every one of us in some manner.

Nonetheless, we keep tiptoeing around it, thinking it will not happen to us, but it may. When they get a scary diagnosis, most individuals will try everything to help themselves. Why not start now, before you have to go through what I went through? Do you want your children to have to go through what I went through?

According to recent research, if you are a woman reading this book, you have one in three risks of developing cancer in your lifetime., not your neighbour or coworker. So don't expect it to constantly be someone else. The truth is that you have a decent probability of obtaining it. It's much worse if you're a man or a baby. You have a one-in-two chance of winning. Children born today have a dreadful 50/50 chance of developing cancer in their lives unless changes are done.

There is some light amid the gloom here. According to a report published in the online journal Cancer (March 2012), the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries reported that death rates for all cancers, including the four most common (lung, colorectal, breast, and prostate), have steadily declined from 1999 to 2008. The decrease in cancer fatalities and new cases is thought to be due to improved scientific knowledge of how to detect, treat, and prevent cancer in the first place.

That is not to say we are powerless in the face of it. Especially if we begin now, before the dreadful diagnosis when we are still in good condition. Cancer is no longer thought to be a random occurrence or to be mainly caused by heredity. In reality, only a tiny percentage of all malignancies are caused by genetic predispositions from our forefathers. Many cancers are caused by environmental factors, poor nutrition, and a lack of activity. Research performed by the University of Copenhagen and published in the New England Journal of Medicine in March 1988 found that infants adopted at birth had similar early death rates (including cancer) to their adoptive parents. There was no link found between infant death rates and birth parents.

You may be saying to yourself, "Who are you to advise me how to avoid cancer?" You've got it! That's true, I did, but I didn't get it back when the odds were stacked against me—and I think it was my diet and exercise regimen that kept it from happening again. Unfortunately, at this moment, scientific evidence is unclear as to whether nutrition may substantially aid in preventing cancer recurrence. Nonetheless, the American Cancer Society has published suggested recommendations for cancer survivors to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They have long advocated these measures to help avoid specific malignancies, but they now propose the same standards for cancer survivors to help prevent cancer recurrence.

Their advice is to avoid cigarettes, keep a healthy weight, exercise, minimize sitting time, and consume fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. They also advise reducing your consumption of red meat, processed meat, and alcohol. These are the same recommendations I make in my eating plan.

Because there is substantial evidence that a plant-based diet reduces cancer risk overall, I decided to err on the side of caution, and the American Cancer Society now agrees. Therefore, I decided to design and follow a diet focused on foods proven to help prevent cancer, even though scientific studies on their efficacy in recurrence prevention were still ongoing.

The truth is that we don't know why some people develop cancer and others don't or why the time is so critical. Meanwhile, it stands to reason that maintaining your body as healthy as possible, including before, through, and after the cancer process, helps in the battle against the illness. For example, although scientific evidence is still developing, I think that eating a fresh salad is healthier for your body and more cancer-preventative than a glazed doughnut.

Years ago, I buried my head in the sand, believing that cancer was something that happened to other people, not to me. I was in my forties and somewhat overweight. I didn't eat horribly, but my diet wasn't great either. I didn't exercise much and was under a lot of stress in my life. I was constantly up to date on which foods were harmful to me and which were healthy for me, but to be honest, everything went in one ear and out the other. What will they tell me is terrible for me next? Blah, blah, blah. I went through life blissfully eating whatever I pleased, purchasing larger-sized clothes as middle age crept up, always thinking the Big C would not knock on my door. Looking back, it was just a question of time for me.

My first (incorrect) early cancer diagnosis was lymphoma; since the disease had spread to so many lymph nodes, it appeared as lymphoma. Following further testing, I was diagnosed with late-stage fallopian tube cancer. My doctor indicated that I only had a 15% chance of life. Six months later, following standard therapy, I cured the illness (as many women do). My doctor then estimated that there was a 75% probability of a recurrence. That is why late-stage ovarian/fallopian tube cancer is so deadly. You can get clean from it, but remaining clean is almost difficult. It is fairly uncommon for women to be cancer-free after being diagnosed with this illness. It is rare to be cancer-free for so long.

Because of the high recurrence incidence of ovarian/fallopian tube cancer during the first three years, pharmaceutical firms are developing medicines to prevent recurrences. I participated in a clinical study for one of these promising medicines held in hospitals throughout the nation. Unfortunately, the trial was terminated after nine months because it was apparent that the medication was not working—too many of the women in the study had relapsed. I was the only lady in my hospital's trial who hadn't.

One online buddy who was also a participant in the scientific study once told me, "Oh, I could never give up meat." I'd die if I had to stop eating beef. What she should have said was, "I'm going to die if I don't give up meat." But she didn't, and then she did. So I am aware that I have been granted a second shot at life. I was and continue to be cancer-free after literally years of dietary study and living the walk. There has never been a recurrence for me.

There is a lot of scientific evidence that eating properly may help prevent cancer, and eating wrong can help cause cancer. Although scientific data is still divided, and research on foods that prevent recurrence is ongoing, I feel that my diet and lifestyle keep me cancer-free. Even though the odds were stacked against me, here I am, feeling as good as or better than I did in my twenties. Scientific data shows that a healthy diet and regular exercise may substantially decrease the risk of developing cancer in the first place.

Eating, of course, must be a pleasant sensory experience and a healthy one for the body. So I set out to write a cookbook full of tasty dishes that would appeal to those who enjoyed eating excellent food rather than a health food book. I wrote a cookbook using ordinary foods for everyday families since not everyone has the time or money to go to health food shops or farmer's markets, yet everyone is at risk of getting cancer.

I've always like eating, and I've always enjoyed cooking! I'm a bit of pro—I've spent a long time in the restaurant industry, owning, managing, and cooking. Eating, and I am longtime friends. I've reorganized my kitchen and my life to focus on cancer prevention. You can, too, with a little effort.

CANCER PREVENTION AND FOOD PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS

I stay away from artificial sweeteners. Although preliminary research on several of them has indicated that they induce cancer in rats, further research has shown that they do not cause cancer in people. Studies are still ongoing, and I don't want to take any chances. We are used to consuming excessively sugary meals, particularly in our nation. I try to eat organically and have become used to (and now like) meals that are not too sweet. So what's the point of taking a chance? Who knows what the results of the next research will be?

Garlic contains many compounds that have been and continue to be investigated for their anti-cancer properties. Cooked garlic, on the other hand, has been found to lose its potential cancer-fighting qualities. Begin by crushing, mincing, or chopping your garlic before proceeding with the remainder of the dish preparation. Allowing crushed garlic to sit for even 10 minutes allows the garlic to retain its potential anti-cancer effects throughout cooking.

Grilling and lighting up the grill is something we all enjoy doing. Cooking meats at high heat, on the other hand, produces carcinogenic chemicals known as HCAs (heterocyclic amines). HCAs have been linked to cancer. This is true not just for red meat but also for chicken and fish. Fruits and vegetables, on the other hand, do not generate HCAs. So grill your fruits and vegetables to your heart's delight, but avoid grilling meats. However, if you insist on throwing meat on the grill, here are some grilling safety precautions that can lower your cancer risk:

Avoid flare-ups from fat dripping on the grill by doing the following:

Using leaner cuts of meat or seafood.

Keeping a spray bottle filled with water near the grill and dousing flare-ups as they occur.

Place the meat/fish on a piece of foil with a few holes punched in it rather than straight on the grill.

Making use of a marinade. Marinating meat or fish before grilling has been proven to significantly decrease HCA generation.

Avoiding charring or scorching the meat (often, turning the meat/fish helps).

Cooking time is reduced by using a lesser amount.

Prepare the meat for grilling by par-cooking it.

Maintaining a low-heat setting on the grill.

Onions have been proven to help prevent cancer, but new research goes one step further: the stronger smelling onions contain more antioxidants than the softer tasting ones. Shallots, Western Yellow, New York Bold, and Northern Red have a greater flavour and better antioxidant levels. On the other hand, Empire Sweet, Western White, Peruvian Sweet, Mexico, Texas 1015, Imperial Valley Sweet, and Vidalia are sweeter and contain fewer antioxidants.