Product Description: The Strang Cancer Prevention Center, affiliated with The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, has taken a leading role in advocating a low-fat, high-fiber diet rich in nutrients that can safeguard the body from disease. Now the Center's experts have brought together the latest health information with delicious recipes from some of America's top chefs in an easy-to-use guide for anyone who wants to eat better and live longer. •Up to 80 percent of all cancers can be prevented by the kinds of changes in diet and lifestyle outlined in this book. •Provides the latest information on the links between cancer and nutrition, especially the role of phytochemicals. •Features recipes from the distinguished chefs of such notable restaurants as Bouley, Lespinasse, and the Union Square Cafe, simple enough for the home cook. •Highlights practical ways to gain the benefits from exercise, weight loss, and reduced environmental stress that can help boost cancer prevention. •Includes dozens of tips to boost your daily intake of fruits, vegetables, and other important nutrients. •The Strang Cancer Prevention Center is one of the leading cancer research programs in the country.
Amazon.com Review: Evidence supporting our ability to reduce the risk of cancer keeps growing. The Strang Cookbook for Cancer Prevention offers compelling information on how to diet, exercise, and control other external factors that affect cancer risk. Authors Laura Pensiero and Susan Olivera then provide clear, specific direction on what you should do to maximize the odds in your favor. Distinguished chefs, such as Charlie Trotter and Norman Van Aken, contributed 150-plus recipes that are both tasty and healthful, while the baking and dessert sections prove that you can have your cake while reducing cancer risk, too. You'll encounter appealing dishes such as No-Fuss Broccoli Soufflé, Roasted Garlic Caesar Salad, Sautéed Spinach with Garlic, and Green Chili Stew. More elaborate dishes help you celebrate, entertain, and dine magnificently and healthfully, so you won't have to play catch-up after the party ends.