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Authors: Laura Pensiero, Michael P. Osborne, Michael Osborne, Susan Oliveria
ISBN-13: 9780071424042, ISBN-10: 0071424040
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Date Published: April 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Laura Pensiero

Laura Pensiero, R.D., a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York, is a dietitian, nutrition educator, and restaurant owner.

Michael Osborne, M.D., is president of the Strang Cancer Prevention Center and a professor at Cornell University Medical College.

Susan Oliveria, Sc.D., M.P.H., is on the faculty at Strang, Cornell University Medical College, and Memorial Sloan-Kettering.

Book Synopsis

Put nature's bounty to work in the fight to avert cancer

Research shows that up to 80 percent of all cancers can be prevented through diet and lifestyle changes. You can reduce your risk with a nutritional program based on variety, balance, and moderation. This collaboration between leading cancer prevention experts and top gourmet chefs shows that healthy eating can both fight cancer and please the palate.

One of the nation's leading cancer research facilities, the Strang Cancer Prevention Center has placed diet and lifestyle changes at the foreground of a prevention strategy. Much more than a simple cookbook, this unique resource presents cutting-edge nutritional and scientific data on cancer, along with tantalizing, healthy recipes. In The Strang Cancer Prevention Center Cookbook, you'll learn about:

  • Using phytochemicals—the new functional foods—to promote good health
  • How to determine the quality of your current diet—and improve it
  • Making a delicious eating plan part of your cancer-preventing lifestyle
  • Lifestyle modifications designed to minimize cancer risk

Chefs from such world-renowned restaurants as the Four Seasons, Galileo, and Union Square Cafe serve up more than 100 delicious recipes, including:

  • Portobello Mushroom-Stuffed Chiles Rellenos
  • Asparagus Salad with Black Truffles
  • Herb- and Spice-Crusted Mahimahi with Watermelon Salsa
  • Peach and Blueberry Crisp
  • Warm Mango and Pear Soup with Fruit Sorbets

The best cure is always prevention. Discover how a healthy diet and lifestyle can keep you fit and cancer-free.

Table of Contents

Forewordvii
Prefaceix
Acknowledgmentsxi
Introductionxiii
1.The Science Behind Diet and Cancer1
What Is Cancer?2
Why Study Diet?3
Overview of Diet and Cancer6
Vitamins and Minerals11
Other Dietary Factors16
2.Lowering Your Risk of Cancer Through Diet19
Strang Cancer Prevention Center Guidelines for Reducing Your Risk of Cancer19
General Caloric Requirements21
BMI22
The Fat Facts23
Protein34
Vegetarianism40
Soy44
Carbohydrates51
Fiber56
The Importance of Fruits and Vegetables64
The Balanced Plate69
Vitamins and Minerals71
Nutrition Facts Labels89
3.Phytochemicals: The New Functional Foods107
Allium Compounds109
Glucosinolates and Indoles110
Plant Polyphenols111
Terpenes117
Protease Inhibitors119
Inositol (Phytic Acid)120
Fatty Acids120
Plant Sterols121
Supplementation of Phytochemicals123
4.Cooking for Cancer Prevention125
Ingredients for Healthy Cooking127
Seasonal Ingredients131
Snacking133
Kitchen Equipment for Healthy Cooking134
General Tips for Healthy Cooking137
Organic Foods139
Cooking with Olive Oil141
5.Recipes145
Appetizers147
Soups and Stocks159
Salads179
Vegetables and Side Dishes195
Vegetarian Entrees217
Fish243
Poultry and Meat267
Breads and Desserts295
A Sample Week of Menus322
Restaurant Dining328
6.Prevention: Lifestyle Modifications to Minimize Cancer Risk337
Smoking338
Obesity339
Physical Activity/Exercise340
Hormones342
Occupation343
Radiation344
Environmental Pollution346
Infections and Viruses347
Heredity348
Medical Drugs349
Stress349
Screening350
AppendixNutrition and Cancer Information Resources and Cancer Facts353
References359
About the Contributors371
Index387

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