Foods to fight cancer : what to eat to reduce your risk

Béliveau, Richard, 1953- author.

Book 2017

Béliveau and Gingras believe that simple dietary changes can help you significantly reduce your risk of developing cancer. Discover which everyday foods have been scientifically proven to contain anticancer properties.

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Cancer Diet therapy

Cancer Nutritional aspects

Cancer Prevention

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ISBN:

9781465456281

Edition:

Second edition

Description:

240 pages : illustrations, charts ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Aliments contre le cancer. English

Notes:

Originally published as Les aliments contre le cancer
Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-229) and index

Contents:

Part 1. Cancer, a formidable enemy. The scourge of cancer ; What is cancer? ; Cancer: a matter of cellular environment ; Preventing cancer through diet ; Phytochemicals and health
Part 2. Foods that fight cancer. Cancer cells loathe cabbage! ; Garlic and onions: keeping cancer at bay ; Soy: a source of anticancer phytoestrogens ; Spices and herbs: a tasty way to prevent cancer! ; Green tea: a cancer-fighting balm for the soul ; A passion for berries ; Omega-3s: finally, fats that are good for you! ; Tomatoes: turning cancer red with shame ; Citrus fruit: anticancer molecules with zest ; In vino veritas ; Anticancer biodiversity
Part 3. Day-to-day cancer prevention. On the menu: fighting cancer!
Conclusion

Control Number:

2509515

Other Authors:

Gingras, Denis, author

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