The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen, Second Edition: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery [A Cookbook]

I am so glad I discovered Rebecca Katz! This updated cookbook is the most reasonable "eating and cancer" book I've seen yet. It actually imparts knowledge about different food ingredients and why they are helpful and healthful. In comparison, I bought a cookbook from the American Cancer Society and was appalled to see the main protein sources were just tons of cheese or milk and the majority of recipes were very high in sugar (as much as 52g per serving!) While I understanding that some days of the treatment cycles will necessitate a focus on amount of calories over quality of calories, I think Katz's book provides great options for getting quality food calories in all situations. There are pages with table format references to recipes by side effect symptom (ie constipation, sore mouth etc.) AND general, related health considerations (such as inflammation and blood sugar regulation). The extensive information provided in addition to the recipes is well written, interesting, current and very useful! The photographs that accompany some dishes are beautiful and the layout is nice. Nutritional information is included with each recipes (I would have preferred a table format to paragraphs - 3rd edition please?!) and a great addition of storage method and storage time information is included as well. It's important to note that many recipes involve a lot of prep. Each recipe notes a prep and cook time but I found it takes much longer than what is listed (I may just be too slow?!) many are listed as 10 minute prep so if you're good in the kitchen this may not be an issue for you! Also, some ingredients you might not find on your grocer's shelf or hard to find if you have limited choices in food markets. I was able to find most everything by going to regular grocery stores and the local co-op market. Katz does provide a list of online resources and offers substitution ideas so most of the recipes are flexible. There are also informational pages describing the possibly less familiar items and why they are healthful. Since, as noted, many recipes involve quite a bit of prep time, being able to cook ahead and store properly allows the patient/care giver to cook when feeling up to it and then store so as to have healthy food available quickly when needed. This book is also a great resource for care givers or people wanting to bring a meal to a friend to provide a nourishing, tasty dish. I almost took off a star for the complexity of many of the meals but love it otherwise so much I stuck with 5 stars. You can also check out Katz's online videos to get to know her a little and watch her make some of the recipes. Definitely a sensible, information packed and well researched cookbook - definitely recommend!

If you like your food to taste good , this cookbook is for you. It's recipes , also, help you fight cancer, she includes the science of how. The section on cancer-fighting ingredients is priceless- foods and spices. I learned which help with digestion and which are anti-inflammatory. Simply Organic spices are what most people buy who buy this book- great flavor-cannot go wrong. Also of great help is "Scared Rest" by Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD. Healing from cancer takes an incredible amount of rest. Two other helpful books are "Cancer My Homeopathic Method" and "A Homeopathic Approach to Cancer", both by A. U. Ramakrishnan. Update Look at Liver Rescue by Anthony William. 11,810 reviews answers to ridding your body of toxins. Many to rid your body as you heal from cancer. Many wishes for complete healing!

FANTASTIC RECIPES… very hearty, flavorful, healthy, and quite natural! I’m very appreciative. They broth recipes are fantastic when you feel horrible.

Have had several of these recipes, and they are very good. But there aren't a lot of recipes for the main course.

Great recipes that are easy to cook and taste delicious! My mom is going through chemo and has loved everything I’ve made her from this cookbook so far and several dishes are now regularly requested by the whole family, like the Thai coconut soup and the sweet potato soup. Easy and nourishing for her body as she heals and delicious to all of our taste buds! Highly recommend!!!

This book isn't just for people fighting cancer. I have given many copies to friends/family who have battled cancer and they are grateful that such a tool exists as they fight for their lives. I've been lucky enough to not fight that battle but I still use this book regularly. I have the first edition and love it so much I couldn't wait to see what was new in this second one. I'm so excited! This update includes some new recipes, some updated recipes and lots and lots of good information on how food is medicine. It's all delivered with Rebecca's sense of humor which keeps you reading. I mean, who really reads what the author says in a cookbook?! I want to get to the recipes. But not with Rebecca's books. She imparts proven scientific knowledge in a way that makes you unable to put it down or jump right to the recipes. So, if you have the original version, you will enjoy some of the new aspects in this one. If you don't have the original, you must get this. The recipes are approachable-my daughter has been cooking from it since she was 9. The flavors are phenomenal, and after you've enjoyed one of the meals you'll know you've done something good for your body too! And do yourself a favor-after you try this book treat yourself to The Longevity Kitchen, The Healthy Mind or her latest soup cookbook. Here's to being healthy! Thank you Rebecca!!!

I originally bought one of these for a family member who had cancer. A family friend looked at it and really liked the recipes even though they do not have cancer, so I bought that person one for Christmas.

This is a great resource for anyone going through cancer and wanting to fight it with nutrition as well as fighting it with medical treatments. The recipes are great and easy to make. It also contains a lot of tips on which foods are best for which side effects of chemo. The recipes are pretty easy to make and tasty. This cookbook is a bit like having a cancer fighting toolbox on yourself.

Good quality book

Muy buen libro, variado, con excelente información y recetas para que los pacientes con cáncer puedan comer

A must buy for anyone looking for great advice, proper explanations on keeping yourself nourished, and super tasty recipes. I would recommend buying for anyone who is going through this difficult journey.

Great book with lots of useful information about diet before, during and after cancer treatment. The recipes are easy to follow, tasty and nutritious. This is my go to book everyday.

Good book. Recipes ok.