betty crocker living with cancer cookbook
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SIntroduction
inceitslaunchin2002,theBettyCrockerLivingwithCancerCookbookhashelpedmanysurvivorswiththeirbattleagainst
cancer.AcollaborationbetweenthetrustedkitchensofBettyCrocker,cancerdoctors,nutritionexpertsandrealcancersurvivors,thisbookoffersguidanceforatimewhenthesimpletasksofeatingandcookingareachallenge.AwardedanInternationalAssociationofCulinaryProfessionalsawardin2003,thisguidehasreceivedworldwidesupportandpraiseamongmanyleadersinnutritionandcancercare.Newtechnologyandnewmedicationsarehelpinguscontinuetowin
battlesinourfight.However,ourpatients’strugglesandprioritiesremainthesame,includinghowtogaincontroloftheirlivesandperformthesimpletasksofcookingandeating.Assomeofournewertherapiesoffernewchallenges,wefindthat,forourpatients,combatingthesideeffectsoftreatmentandmaintainingsomesenseofnormalcyandqualityofliferemainthefoundationforsuccess.Inspiredbythequestionsposedbyourpatientsandtheirfamilies,we
offersomedirectiontothenutritionalhurdlesthatcancerpatientsconfrontdaily.Nutritionalhealthisstillthemostimportantindicatorforthewayourpatientshandletheirtreatmentandtheirsurvival.Thisbookoffersgeneralnutritionalguidelinesforourpatientsundergoingsurgery,radiationorchemotherapy.Theserecipeshavebeentriedbymanypatientsandtheirfamiliesoverthepastdecade,andoffertastyrecipesthataresimpletoprepareandhelptargetspecificsideeffects.Nutritionandqualityoflifegohandinhand,andarethefocusofcancer
care.Everyonewhocontributedtothisbookwillberememberedfortheirwisdomandguidanceandforpavingthewayforsurvivalformanytocome.BettyCrockerhasbeenthenamethatpeoplecountonforhealthy
cooking,easyrecipesandgreattaste.TheBettyCrockerLivingwithCancerCookbookwasthefirstofmanybookstargetingthisspecificdietaryneed.WecontinuetohopethattheBettyCrockerLivingwithCancerCookbookwillbringbackthejoyofeatingtoyouandthoseyou
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KeytoCommonSideEffectsThefourmostcommonsymptomsincancertreatmentarenausea,mouthsores,diarrheaandconstipation.Eatingtherightfoodscanhelpthesesymptoms,andtomakeiteasiertofindfoodsthatworkforyou,wehavemarkedrecipesthatareespeciallygoodforthesesymptoms.Remember,anyoftherecipesinthisbookwillhelpyouduringcancertreatment—yourpersonalpreferenceisalwaysthebestindicatorofwhatrecipeisbestforyou.
aBringBacktheJoyofEating
lthoughyourlifeischangingandyouareextremelyfrightened,adiagnosisofcancerdoesnothavetotake
overyourlife.Youmayfeelthatwayatfirst,butthatfeelingneednotstay.Somecancersurvivorshavetoldustheyprefertofocusonthefutureandtheirlifeaftercancerbecausedoingsooffershope.Onewaytoregaincontrolinyourlifeistoplanwhattocook
andeateveryday.Nutritionandeatingwellareabsolutelyessentialtoyourrecoveryandqualityoflife.Includedinthisbookaresecretsofsurvivalfromcancerpatients.These
individualssharethesmallhintsandthebigideasthatworkedforthemastheynavigatedtheircancerdiagnosisandtreatment.Theyofferbitsofadviceandwisdomtheyfoundtobehelpfulintheirpersonalstrugglestothriveandthatbroughtbackthejoyofeatingforthem.
BePreparedforaRollerCoasterRideIfyou’verecentlylearnedthatyou—oralovedone—hascancer,youmaywonderhowyou,yourfriendsandfamilycanpossiblycope.Livingwithcanceranditstreatmentcanbecomparedtoarollercoasterride:fromdaytoday,youneverknowwhattoexpect;theups,downsandsidecurvesareunknowns.Notknowingtheoutcomeisalsoveryscary.Understandably,youareexperiencingmanythoughts,emotionsand
feelingsthatareoverwhelming.It’snormaltofeelalackofcontroloveryourlife.Takethetimeyouneedtoacceptyouroryourlovedone’sdiagnosis.Talktoyourdoctor,dietitian,nurse,counselor,memberoftheclergy,familyandfriends.Seekoutinformationtolearneverythingyoucanaboutthedisease,treatmentandsideeffects,andlearnwhatyoucandoforyourself.Asdifferentaseachperson’sDNA,canceraffectspeopleindifferent
ways.Your—oryourlovedone’s—experiencewithcancerisanindividual
challenge,apersonalrollercoasterride.Asyouarepresentedwithoptions,youmustdecidewhatisrightforyou.Theplanthat’seffectiveforoneindividualmaynotworkwellforanother.Andratherthanfollowaroadmapthatmayhavebeendevelopedforsomeoneelse,it’sbesttocreateyourownplan.Trialanderror,yourownenergylevelandlisteningtoyourbodyarethebestguidestodeterminewhatworksforyou.Ifyouaresupportingsomeoneduringthistime,trytohelpbygatheringinformation,ortakingnoteswhenyoumeetwithdoctors,providingchildcareduringmedicalvisits,anddiscussingpossibleoptionsfortreatment.Inthissection,thefocusisonthenutritionalneedsofindividualswith
cancerandwaystohelpyoumeettheseneeds.Informationoneatingout,groceryshoppingandspecialdietsisalsoincluded.Inadditiontodiscussingatraditionalmedicalperspective,someofthealternativeorcomplementarytherapiesarealsoaddressed.InChapter1,you’llfindahelpfulCopingwithSideEffectsguidethat
includesexpertmedicaladviceontencommonsideeffects,arecipetohelpeachparticularsideeffectandalistofthetoprecipesinthebookthatarehelpfulforthefourmostbothersomesideeffects.Followingthataresevenchaptersofrecipestouseinplanningyourmealsandmini-meals,includingfoodsthatyourwholefamilycanhelpyouprepareandenjoy,orthatyoucanpreparetohelpyourlovedonewithcancer.Thoughprimarilywrittenforthenewlydiagnosedcancerpatient,this
cookbookisalsoforfamiliesandfriendsandthosesurvivorswhoremainintreatmentforanextendedperiodoftime.Becausetheneedsofeachcancerpatientareunique,weinviteyoutousethiscookbookasaguide.Youmayadopttheinformationandrecipesthatmeetyourneedsandskimovertheremainder.Wehopethisbookwillbringbackthejoyofeatingforyouandthoseyoulove.
WhatIsCancerAllAbout,Anyway?Inthebeginning,understandingthebasicsaboutcancerandtreatmentandwhatyoucanexpectisimportant.Herearetheanswerstosomefrequentlyaskedquestions:
Whatiscancer?
Cancerisafamilyofdiseaseswithawidevarietyofsymptoms.Itisoftendescribedasanabnormalgrowthofcells—anycells—insomepartofthebody.Somecancersproducetumorsorgrowthswhileothersareblood-borne,likeleukemia.Canceraffectswomen,men,childrenandtheelderly.Thefoodsweeat,ourgeneticmakeupandtheenvironmentwe’vebeenexposedtoallimpacttheriskofdevelopingcancer.Adiethighinanimalfathasbeenlinkedtocancer.Thus,awell-balanced,lower-fatdietisanimportantpartofcancerprevention.Inaddition,scientificresearchestimatesthatalmostone-thirdofcancercasesarerelatedtodiet—andnumbersareincreasing.
Howiscancertreated?Treatmentofmostcancersrequiresseveralapproaches.Dependingonthetypeandstageofcancer,treatmentmayincludesurgery,radiation,chemotherapyorbiologicaltherapies.Thesuccessofanytreatmentisrelatedtotheoverallhealthofthesurvivor.Complementarytherapiesincludingmeditation,herbalremediesand
acupunctureaswellasnutritionaltherapieshavebeenusedwithconventionaltreatments.Alwaysconsultyourhealthcareteamwhenstartinganewtherapy.Eatingawell-balanceddietrichinvitaminsandmineralsisoftenabestpracticeduringcancertreatment.Inaddition,apositiveattitude,asenseofhumor,courageandhavingastrongsupportsystemoffriendsandfamilycanhaveatremendousimpactonyourhealingandhappiness.
Whyme?Thoughitisverycommontoposethequestion“Whyme?”(asalmosteverynewlydiagnosedcancerpatientdoes),thereisnoexactanswer.Individually,eachpatientmustseekoutanswerstohisorherownpersonalsatisfaction.Askingthequestion“Whyme?”isanormalresponsetogriefaboutcancer,anditisthebeginningofhealing.Accordingtoexperts,griefhassixstages.Asweworkthroughourgrief,
wemovethroughthesestages.Andastheword“stage”implies,wemaybeinmorethanonegriefstageatatimeorwemaymoveinandoutofthesestagesindifferentorders,dependinguponhowweworkthroughourgrief.Eventually,asweheal,wereachacceptance,whichallowsus
tomoveforwardwithourlives.Here’saquickoverviewofthegriefstagesastheymayrelatetocancer:•ShockandDenial.Toprotectus,ourbrainsuseshock,numbnessanddenialtocopewiththetraumasweexperience,whetherthetraumasarephysicaloremotional.Andformany,acancerdiagnosisistrauma.Duringthisstage,denyingthediagnosisofcanceriscommon.Youmayfeelasthoughthediagnosisisabaddreamfromwhichyouwillawakenandrealizeisn’ttrue.Youmaygoaboutyourdailyroutineinaverysurrealordisconnectedway.•Bargaining.Whenphysicaloremotionalpainbecomesunbearable,engaginginsomeformofnegotiationistypical.Consciouslyorunconsciously,youmaytrytonegotiatewithahigherpower,yourspouse,yourfriend,yourdoctororwhomeveryouseeasbeingabletohelpcurecancerandrectifythepotentialoutcome.Bargainingisreallyanattempttopostponeyourgrief.•Anger.Youmaybecomeangryaboutcancer—angrywithyourself,familymembers,doctorsandeventheworld.Youmayplayoutyourangerashurt,frustration,fear,helplessnessorguilt.Thereasonsandtargetsofangerareasuniqueastheindividualsdealingwiththem.Youmayevensurpriseyourselfwithyourrage.Tohelpyoucope,askotherstolistentohowangryyoufeelaboutcancer.•Guilt.Youmayblameyourselforothersandoftenmayfeelhelplesslyguiltyaboutacancerdiagnosis.Youmaysaytoyourselforothers,“IfonlyIhadorhadn’tdonethis.”Oryoumaythink,“WhatcouldIhavedonetopreventcancer?”Unfortunately,theremaybenothingyoucandoorcouldhavedonetopreventorchangeacancerdiagnosis.•Depression.Asenseofhelplessnessandtherealityofacancerdiagnosissinksindeeplyandyoufeeldepressed.Symptomsofdepressionoftenincludelossofappetite,feelingsofworthlessness,aninabilitytoenjoyanything,insomniaordifficultyconcentratingandmakingdecisions.Ifdepressionislastingalongtime,youmaywanttospeakabouthowyoufeelwithacaringfriend,orgotoamentalhealthprofessionalifyoufeelthat’sthecareyouneed.•Acceptance.Oneday,younoticethatthesunisshiningandyouhavemoregooddaysthanbad.Youhavehope,andyoucanbegintoenjoylifeagain.Atfirst,acceptancecanbesosubtlethatyoumaynoteven
recognizeit.Withtime,yourealizethatthereislifewithcancerand,hopefully,lifeaftercancer.Asyouworkthroughthestagesofgrief,recognizingandtalkingabout
yourfeelingsishealthy,regardlessofwhichstageyou’rein.Talkingtoothersabouthowyoufeeliskeytohealing.Andasyouhealandacceptcancer,youcanbegintomoveon.
Whatresourcesareavailabletohelpme?Continuetorelyonyourdoctorasyourfirstresourcethroughoutyourtreatment.Otherprofessionalswhomaybeabletoassistyouareoncologynurses,dietitiansandcounselors.Ittakesanentireintegratedteamtoprovidegoodcare.Andyoumayfindtalkingwithothercancersurvivorstobeuseful.Ifspeakingwithacancersurvivorwouldbehelpfulforyou,askyourdoctorforthenamesofsurvivorswiththesametypeofcanceryouhavewhohaveagreedtosharetheirexperiences.Ontheinternet,therearemanyblogs,supportgroupsandresources.
Justrememberthateveryone’sjourneyisspecialandunique,andthatnoteverythingyouhearorreadwillberelevanttoyou.Ifyoufindcommentsthatarehelpful,youmayalsowanttosharecommentsaboutyourjourneywithnewlydiagnosedpatients.Acancersupportgroupcomprisedofotherswhoaregoingthrough
experiencessimilartoyourowncanbeanimportantsourceofsupportandstrength.Askyourdoctortoprovideyouwithacontactorinformationaboutwhereandwhenlocalsupportgroupsmeet.OrganizationssuchastheAmericanCancerSocietyhaveanendlessnumberofresourcestoshare,fromansweringquestionsonhotlinestoprovidingwigsandclothingforsurvivorstowear,toawebsitefullofusefulandhelpfulinformation.SeeAdditionalResources.
Howquicklycanlifereturntonormal?Dependingonthetypeandstageofcanceryouhaveandthekindoftreatmentyouareundergoing,thetimeittakescanvaryconsiderably.Thenagain,realizingthatyoumayhavetoaccepta“newnormal”maybecrucialtoyourself-esteemandyoursurvival.Talkingtoyourdoctorandtoothercancersurvivorswillgiveyousomeperspective,butrealizethateachtypeofcancer,eachsurvivorandeachsituationisunique.
WhatcanIexpectfromtreatmentdaytoday?Accordingtoonecancersurvivor,“Expecttheunexpected.”Thecommonsideeffectsofchemotherapyincludefatigue,nausea,vomitinganddiarrhea.Asyouundergotreatment,youwillmostlikelyexperiencedayswhenyoufeelquiteill,dayswhenyoufeelabitbetteranddayswhenyoufeelalmostlikeyournormalself.Trackingyourownside-effectpatternsrelativetoyourtreatmentswillgiveyousomesenseofwhattoexpect,butrealize,too,thatyourcoursemaychange.Andthereisasmallpercentageofpatientswhoarefortunateenoughtohavelittleornosideeffectsatall.Focusonandenjoythedaysyoufeelwell.Onthosedayswhenyou
feelill,rememberthatyouwillfeelbetteragainandyourenergywillreturn.Asanothersurvivorsaid,“This,too,shallpass.”
TakeControlofYourLifeMostcancersurvivorssaythebestwaytodealwithyourownrecoveryistotakecharge.Thatmeanstakingcontrolofyourlife,controloveryourcancerandcontrolovertreatmentoptionsandpotentialsideeffects.Somuchaboutsurvivaldependsuponyouroutlook.Choosetoeducateyourselfandlearnasmuchasyoucaninordertomakewisechoicesthatarerightforyou.Althougheachcourseisindividual,survivorssaytherearesixuniversal
themesthatarekeytocopingwithandlivingwithcancer.
1.Eatnutritiousfoods.Thelinkbetweendietandhealthcontinuestogrowstrongerwitheachnewstudypublished.Infact,theAmericanCancerSocietyestimatesthatmorethan35percentofnewcancerdiagnosesarerelatedtodiet.Withobesitybecominganepidemiccrisis,cancerratesareincreasingamongthosewhoareoverweight.Inadditiontoaffectingphysicalhealth,foodplaysamajorroleinyour
mentalhealthandwell-being.Thefoodyoueataffectsyourenergylevelandhowwellyousleepandthink.Inyourcancerbattle,youmayfindthatasyourenergyleveldrops,foodwillbringitbackup.Onesurvivorsaid,“Duringcancertreatment,eatingwasatooltowardoffbothphysicalandmentalfatigue.”Cancerpatientshaveincreasednutritionalneeds.Andsoundnutrition
hasatremendouslypositiveimpactonhealing.Duringtreatment,yourbodyhasagreaterneedforcalcium,iron,magnesiumandpotassium.Thisincreasedneedisbasedontworeasons:(1)Yourbodyisfightingthedisease,whichrequiresmoreenergyandmorenutrientsthanusual,and(2)yourtreatmentkillscells,bothcancerousandhealthycells,therebydisruptingthenutrientbalanceinyourbody.Foodcanhelpyouregainstrengthandvitality,buthowdoyouknow
whattoeatandhowmuch?Eatingcanmakeyoufeelworse,sohowdoyouknowwhichfoodstoavoid?Fortunately,eatingwelldoesnothavetomeanpreparingcomplicatedfoodsorgourmetrecipes.Thesimplerandeasiertherecipesaretoprepare,thebetter—andthemorelikelyyouare
tohavetheenergytoeat.Onecancersurvivorfeelsthateatingwellisthemostimportantfactorin
herownhealing:“Eatingisatimeofenjoymentandsocialization.Itgoesbeyondfood.Itisaritualthatbringspeopletogetherforsupport,communicationandpleasure.Itisawayforustofeel‘normal’withfamilyandfriends.”
2.Remainpositiveandhopeful.“Keepapositiveattitude,becauseitwillhelpyouphysicallyandmentally,”saysanothersurvivor.Thoughbeing“up”allthetimeisnotpossible,findingatleastonethingtobethankfulforeachdaycanliftyourspiritsandgiveyoucourage.Withalittlepractice,youwillfindmoreandmorethingsyoucanappreciate.Toachievethehopefulpart,youcantrytofaceyourworstfears.Being
abletoidentifywhatitisthatyoufearmostmaybehelpful.Doyoufeardeath?Leavingothersbehindtoliveouttheirliveswhileyouaregone?Perhapsyoufearlife—ifthere’spainanddiscomfort.Whateveryourfearsare,tryingtofacethemandcomingtotermswiththemisveryhelpfulforhealing.Onceyou’veworkedthroughyourfears,itispossibletohavehopeand
togoonliving.Althoughimaginingthisseemsdifficultatfirst,somesurvivorssaytheythinkabouthavingcancerasbeingpresentedwithagift,auniqueabilitytogrow,tobuildinnerstrengthandtomakepositivechangesintheirlives.
3.Useprayer,meditationandrelaxationtechniques.Studiesamongpatientsinhospitalshaveindicatedthatthereisastrongconnectionbetweenhealingandprayer.Havingfaithinahigherbeing,onewhocanhelpguideyouthroughdifficulttimes,isbeneficialtomanysurvivors.Spiritualconnections,whetherthroughprayerormeditation,canprovidecomfort,stressreliefandfocusformanypeople.Forthesereasons,prayerandmeditationcanbeextremelybeneficialtothosewhoaresick.Evenknowingthatothersarethinkingaboutyouintheirprayerscanproviderelief.Youarenotalone.Ifyouaren’tcomfortablewiththe
conceptofahigherbeing,practicerelaxationtechniquesandrealizethatyouareconnectedwithallpartsoftheuniverse—thetrees,waterfalls,thebirds—thosethingsthatgiveyoucomfort.
4.Remembertolaugh.Laughterislikeinternaljogging.Itpromotesbetterbloodcirculation,canhelplowerbloodpressure,relievespainandstimulatesthereleaseofcertainhormonesthatcanhaveacalmingeffect.Laughingandsmilingarecontagiousandcanhaveaprofound,positiveeffectonhealing.Onesurvivorsaid,“Peoplemustthinkcancerpatientsdon’thaveasenseofhumor.Myfamilydoesn’tsayanythingfunnytomeanymore.”Laughingatyourselfortellingajokecanhelpeasetension,especiallyforfamilyorfriendswhomaynotknowwhattosayduringthisparticularlydifficulttime.Lettingothersknowyouwanttolaughandneedtolaughmayhelpeasetheirdiscomfortaswellasyours.
5.Stayconnectedtoothers.Isolatingyourselffromothersduringthisdifficulttimemaybetempting,butdon’t!Stayingintouchwithfamilyandfriendsisveryhelpfultocancersurvivors.Everyoneneedssupport,andwhobettertoprovidesupportthanpeoplewhoknowyouandcareaboutyou?Cancersurvivorsofferadvicetoothersurvivorsandtheirfamilies:“Surroundyourselfwiththoseyoulove!”“Justkeeptalkingandsharing.”“Joinasupportgroup!”“Youdon’tneedtodothiscompletelyonyourown.”
6.Takecareofyourself.“Thisisonetimewhenit’sokaytobeselfish.Concentrateonyourselfandgettingwell.”“Don’tbeafraidtoaskforhelp!”Advicefromsurvivorsincludestipsonlettingothershelp.Manycancersurvivorsfindthataskingforassistanceisn’tashardastheythinkitmightbe.Anticipatingtheaskingseemstobethehardestpart,especiallyforthoseofuswhoprideourselvesonself-sufficiency.Youmaybesurprisedtofindthatfriendsandfamilyarewillingtohelpinanywaytheycan;theyjustneedguidanceonwheretoputtheirefforts.Findwaystobeespeciallygoodtoyourself,andincludeasmanyofthe
followingoptionsasyoucaneachdayandeachweek:•Exercisedaily.Thirtyminutesofwalkingorlightexerciseisrecommendedeachdaytoimproveappetiteandstrengthandtoreducefatigue.Trydoinglighthousework,walkingaroundthehouseorclimbingthestairs.Becausesomedaysyouwillfeelmoreenergeticthanothers,besuretoexercisewheneveryoufeeluptoit.Manysurvivorshavefoundthatevenafewminutesofexerciseoractivitystimulatestheirappetite.Yourownenergylevelandhowyoufeelareyourbestgaugestothefrequencyandamountofexercisethat’srightforyou.•Enjoynature.Takeawalkthroughthewoods,picnicoutsideorstoptolistentothebirds.Immersingyourselfinnaturewillrefreshandnourishyou.Naturecanbeveryhealingforbody,mindandsoul.Ifyoucan’tgooutside,relaxbyanopenwindowandbreatheinthefreshair,orgazeatnearbytrees,farawaycloudformationsorafreshsnowfall.Listentothesoundsofflowingwater,evenifitmeanssimplyrunningabath!•Celebrate!Celebratesimpleaccomplishments,suchasreachingtreatmenthurdlesorsurvivalmilestones.Taketimetosetthetableandusethegoodchina,justforfun.Putflowersoraplantonthetabletorepresentlife.Askafriendtodropoffsomecolorfulballoonstocreateapartyatmosphere.Planabackwarddinnerwherethewholefamilyissillyandeatsdessertfirst,thenthemainmeal.•Expressyourself.Expressyourfeelings,thoughts,hopesandfrustrationsinajournal.Write,typeonthecomputer,tweetorrecordyourthoughtsbywhatevermeansworksbestforyou.Youmaybesurprisedbywhat’sgoingoninyourheadandheart.Beingabletoshareyourfeelingsreleasestensionandaidshealing.•Trysomethingnew.Somesurvivorsfindthattryingsomethingnewisrejuvenating.It’sonewaytolessenfearsandboostspirits.Tryanewfood,anewbodystretchorevenanewadventure.Experiencelifetokeepyourselffeelingalive.Onesurvivorwhodescribesherselfas“nottooathletic”tookupyogaforthefirsttimeandfoundshereallyenjoyedthestretchingandbreathing.Yogahelpedhertuneintoherbodyinanew,healthyway.•Rest.Nomatterwhattimetheclocksays,ifyou’retired,takeanap.Sleepisyourbody’swayofshuttingdowntorecharge,toregainenergy
andstartanew.Trytosleepwellatnightbyslowingdownbeforebedtimeandlimitingcaffeinelateintheday.Andifyouneedtosnoozeduringtheday,allowyourselfthiswonderfullyhealingrenewal.•Userelaxationtechniques.Findacomfyspotandlistentocalmingmusicortrydeepbreathingtorelax.Usemeditation—evenforashorttime—byrepeatingasimplewordorsoundtofocusyourenergyandcenteryourself.Visualizebeinginpleasantsurroundingsenvelopedinhealinglightandwarmth.Stretchoutonthebedorfloorandletthetensioneaseoutofyourbody.Ifyou’refeelinguptoit,haveagentlemassage,ortakeayogaclass.
FoodsRichinEssentialNutrients
EatWellandEnjoyFoodEatingwellmeanskeepingyourbodyhealthythroughthefoodsyoueat.Makingnutritiousfoodselections,enjoyingeatingandmaintainingahealthybodyfittogether.Ittakessomeplanning,butthepayoffiswellworththeeffort.Youmayhavequestionsaboutwhichfoodstoeatnowthatyou’vebeen
diagnosedwithcancer.Youmaywishtoconsiderthesefactorswhenmakingyourfoodselections:•Choosefoodsyoulike.Eatingwillbeeasierifyou’reeatingfoodsyoulike,evenifitmeanseatingforbreakfastwhatyou’dnormallyeatfordinner.Ifthefoodisappealingtoyou,enjoyit.•Selectfoodswithhealingnutrients.Potassium,calcium,ironandmagnesiumarenutrientsbeneficialforyourbody,especiallyduringhealing.Foreasyplanning,therecipesinthiscookbooklisthowmuchofeachofthesenutrientstheycontain.•Askyourdoctor.Foryourparticulartypeofcancerortreatment,theremaybesomedosanddon’tsforsuccessthatothersmayhavelearnedfrompastexperiences.Checkwithyourdoctortobesureyou’reontherighttrack.
TheImportanceofSoundNutritionPlanningmealsandeatingcanberealchallengeswhenyouaren’tfeelingwell,andsoundnutritionhasperhapsneverbeenmoreimportanttoyourlifethanrightnow—yourverysurvivalmaydependonit.Keeptheseimportantnutritionbasicsinmindasyouplanandeatyourmeals.
BalanceIsKeyEatingabalanceddietincludingavarietyoffoodseachdayhelpsensurethatyougetthefuelandallthevitaminsandmineralsyourbodyneeds.Thefuel,orenergyyourbodyrequires,comesfromcalories.Andcaloriescomefrombalancedsourcesofcarbohydrates,proteinandfat.Carbohydratesprovidequickenergyandareyourbody’sfavoritefuel
source.That’swhythebulkofyourcalories(about55to60percent)ismadeupofcarbohydrates.Foodssuchasbread,cereal,pasta,riceandpotatoesareallexamplesofcarbohydrates,alongwithsimplesugars,honeyandfruits.Easytoeat,thesefoodsprovidecaloriesthatcanhelpsustainyouthroughtreatmentandhealing.
Radiation(Radiotherapy)RemediesRadiationisrecommendedforsometypesofcancers.Ifyou’llbeundergoingradiationtreatments,you’llwanttoknowthesefacts:1.Fatigueisthemostcommonsideeffectfromradiotherapyandcanlastformonthsaftertreatment.
2.Othersideeffectsfromradiotherapydependuponwheretheradiationisdirected.Ifyouhaveradiationinthestomacharea,acommonsideeffectisnausea.Ifyouhaveradiationtothepelvis,youmayexperiencediarrheaorpainwithurination.
3.Alow-residue/low-fiberdietisrecommendedduringabdominaland/orpelvicradiation.Avoidpopcorn—itmaycausediarrheaorbowelobstructionifeatensoonafterabdominal/pelvictreatments.Askyourdoctorforalistoflow-residueandlow-fiberfoods.AlsorefertoSpecialDietsforalistofthesefoods,andlookthroughthiscookbookforrecipesthatareflaggedas“lowfiber”and“lowresidue.”
4.Eatfoodsthatcontainhighconcentrationsofiron,andeatthesefoodswithanorangeoranotherfoodhighinvitaminCsotheironinthefoodcanbemoreeasilyabsorbed.Manyoftherecipesinthiscookbookareflaggedasbeinghighiniron.Also,askyourdoctorifyouneedironsupplementstokeepyourironstoreshigh;preventing
anemiacanhelptheradiationworkbetter.
Proteinhelpsbuildnewcells.Itmakeshormonesandenzymesthatkeepyourbodyfunctioningandmakesantibodiestofightoffinfection.Proteincomesprimarilyfromanimalfoods,suchasmeats,fish,poultryanddairysources,alongwithsomeplantfoodssuchasdrybeans,vegetables,riceandpasta.Asyourbodyfightsthecancerouscells,itneedsplentyofproteintokeepgoing.Fathelpstobuildnewcells,shuttlevitaminsthroughyourbodyand
makecertainhormonesthatregulateyourbloodpressure,alongwithothervitalfunctions.Fatscomefromoils,butter,margarine,nutsandsweets(suchaschocolateandicecream).Expertsrecommendthatnomorethan35percentofcaloriesshouldcomefromfat.Butasyouprogressthroughyourtreatment,youmayfindyouneedabitofextrafattomaintainyourweight.Whenaddingfat,trytostayawayfromfriedorgreasyfoodsbecausetheymaybedifficulttodigest.Vitaminshelpreleaseenergyfromthefuelsourcesofcarbohydrate,
proteinandfat.Yourvision,hairandskin,aswellasthestrengthofyourbones,alldependuponthevitaminsthatcomefromthefoodsyoueat.Themorevarietyyouhaveinyourdiet,themorelikelyyouaretogetallthevitaminsyourbodyneeds.Mineralshelpyourbodywithmanyfunctionsunderthesurface.Of
particularimportanceduringcancertreatment,certainmineralsmaybeneededingreaterthannormalamounts.Iron,forexample,amineralthatcarriesmuch-neededoxygentoyourbodycells,isingreatdemand.Calcium(keytostrongbonesandteeth)andpotassium(importantforpropernerveandmusclefunction)arealsorequiredingreateramountsthanusualbycancersurvivors.Surgeryandchemotherapydepletethebodyofmanyessentialvitamins
andminerals.TheFoodsRichinEssentialNutrientschartshowsfoodsourcesthatcanhelpprovidesomeoftheseimportantminerals.Checkwithyourdoctorordietitiantobesureyourdietissupplyingsufficientquantitiesofnutrientsortoseeifyourequiresupplements.It’sbestnottotakevitaminandmineralsupplementsonyourown,withoutthesupervisionofyourdoctorordietitian.
EnjoyCooking,ShoppingandEatingWiththisemphasisontheincreasedneedforcertainnutrients,whatneedstochangeinyourdiet,ifanything,isn’talwaysclear.Lessclearishowtohandlefamilymealsandwhatyoudowithgroceryshoppingwhenbattlingcancer.Readontolearnmorehintstohelpyouandyourfamilycope.
ShouldImakechangestomyeatingroutine?Muchoftheanswertothisquestiondependsuponyourcurrenteatinghabits,theparticularkindofcanceryouhave,thetreatmentyouareundergoing,anysideeffectsyouexperienceandthefoodsyourbodywilltolerate.Itisbesttodiscussanypotentialdietarychangeswithyourdietitiananddoctor.Therewillbetimeswhenyouwon’tbehungry,soeatwheneveryou
can,evenifit’sonlyasmallportion.Ifyoucraveaspecificfood,goaheadandeatit.Ifaregular-sizedmeallooksunmanageable,tryeatingseveralsmallermealsorsnacksthroughouttheday.Avoideatingjustbeforebedtimebecauselyingdownaftereatingmaycausenausea.Ashortbriskwalkafterdinnermayhelpdigestyourfood.
HowdoIcookformyfamily?Ifcookingforyourfamilyhasalwaysbeenpartofyourdailylifeandyouenjoyit,byallmeanscontinue.Simplyplanwhattoeat,allowingforanydietarylimitations.Thenapplythesoundnutritionadvicefromthepreviouspagesandfollowthesimpletipsbelowtoensuresuccess:•Planmenustogether.Thoughpatienceandplanningareneededtochoosemealsthatsatisfyeveryone,familymemberswanttofeeltheyaredoingsomethingtohelp.Andgreatersuccessisachievedwhentasksaresharedamongthefamily.•Saveyourstrength.Overcomingfatiguecanbeachallenge.Focusonthetasksyouenjoyandthosethataremanageableforyourlevelofenergy.Takeadvantageofofferstohelpfromfriendsandfamilymembersbyallowingthemtoassistinfoodpreparationandcooking,
especiallywhenyou’refeelingtired.•Seasonfoodstoyourtastes.Separateaservingortwoaftercookingeachdish.Thenseason,spiceorsaltthesmallerservingtoyourtastes!Byaddingextraflavorthisway,onerecipecanappealtoallmembersofthefamily.•Enjoyeating.Justtalkingwithandenjoyingyourfamilyorfriendsinapleasantenvironmentcanleadtosuccessfuleating.Youdon’thavetobeelaborate.Setthetable,adjustthelights,playsoftmusic,lightcandlesorlightafire.Thensitback,eatandenjoyeachother’scompany.•Giveupthecleanup.Whenthemealisover,letfamilyorfriendsclearthetableandcleanthekitchen.Thatway,everyoneplaysavitalroleandiscontributingtotheworkload.Useyourtimetocatchuponalittlerest.
HowdoIgogroceryshopping?Shoppingwhenyouhavecancercanbedifficult,particularlywhenyoudon’tfeelwell,you’reovercomebyfatigueorfoodsightsandsmellsnauseateyou.TakeadvantageofgrocerystoresandWebsitesthatofferhomedelivery.Orhavefamilyandfriendspickupseveralitemsforyouwhiletheyaredoingtheirownshopping.Ifyoumustgotothegrocerystoreyourself,trythesetipstomakethe
mostofyourshoppingtrips:•Shopinthemorningorattimeswhenyoufeellessfatigued.•Makeadetailedgrocerylistsoyouaren’ttemptedtobingeshop.Visitsmallergrocerystoresandparkclosetothebuilding.•Visitonlythoseaislesofthestorethatarenecessary.Dotherestinaseparatetrip.•Purchasepreparedfoodstoeasefoodpreparation.Baggedsalads,baby-cutcarrots,deliitemsandmeatthat’sbonedandtrimmedoffatcanmakethingseasierforyouathome.•Buyconveniencefoodsthatstayfreshforalongtime.Pastas,ricemixes,cannedtunaandsoupskeepontheshelfforalongtime.•Shopatfarmers’marketswheneveryoucan.Openairpromoteslessnauseathanclosed-ingrocerystores.
•Andwhenyoudohaveassistanceinthegrocerystore,trythesesuggestions:•Buylargequantitiesoffoodstodecreasethenumberofshoppingtrips.•Purchaselotsofproduce.Freshfruitsandveggiesareheavytocarry,buttheyareloadedwithvitaminsAandC,folicacidandotherimportantnutrients.•Minimizeextrawalkingbyaskingfamilymemberstocomealongwithyou.Theycanrunbackforitemsyoumissed.•Delegatecarryingthegrocerybagsandputtingthefoodawaytoanable-bodiedfamilymemberorfriend.
MakeMyPlateYourPlate
MyPlateisasimplevisualapproachtobuildingahealthyplateatmealtimesandmakinghealthierfoodchoiceseveryday.Itisbuiltonthe2010DietaryGuidelinesforAmericans.MyPlateemphasizeseatingavarietyofnutritiousfoodsfromfivemajorfoodgroups(fruits,vegetables,grains,proteinsanddairy)withinaplacesetting—andincludesawarenessofeatingthesefoodsintherightproportionstoo.Theimportanceofnutritioniscoupledwithdailyexerciseforoverallhealth.Whenyouarefeelinguptoitandhavingagoodday,trytogoforawalkorswimorwhateverkeepsyoumoving.Followingthe2010DietaryGuidelinesandMyPlatecanindeedhelpinyourhealing.Thepointsbelowcanhelpyouplanhealthymealsforyourselfandyourfamilytoday…andforthefuture.•Enjoyyourfood,buteatless.Eatingsmalleramountsnowwhenyouaren’tfeelingyourbestmaybethenorm,butasyourecover,you’llwanttoremembernottooverdoit.Evenwhenyoueatsmallportions,includefoodsloadedwithnutrientsthataidrecoveryand
replenishyourincreasedneedsforcalcium,iron,potassiumandmagnesium.Besuretoeatleanproteinfoods(beefandporkloin,poultrybreast,fishandshellfish,drybeans,eggsandnuts)forironandmagnesium.•Fillhalfyourplatewithcolorfulfruitsandvegetables.EatabountyofplantfoodsinavarietyofformsforplentyofvitaminsAandC,folicacidandpotassium—allnutrientsnecessaryforahealthybody.Ifeatingfruitsandvegetablesisdifficult,trysippingjuicesoreatingapplesauceorpureedfruitsfromtheblender.•Switchtofat-freeorlow-fat(1%)milkandmilkproducts.Fat-freemilk,lowerfatcheesesandlightyogurtofferbone-buildingcalciumandvitaminDbenefitswithoutextrafat.Seekoutnutritioninformationtobesureyouknowwhatyou’regetting—atleast10to20%DailyValueofcalciumandvitaminDormoreperserving.•Consumeatleasthalfyourgrainsaswholegrains.Readlabelsandreplacerefinedgrainswithwholewheatbreadsandtortillas,wholegrainoats,barley,andwholegraincereals.ThesefoodsaregoodsourcesofBvitamins,iron.Theyalsocontainfibertokeepfoodsmovingthroughthedigestivetract.Lookforthewords“whole”atthetopoftheingredientlist.•Comparefoodsandrecipestohelpreducesodium.Asyoucontinuetofeelbetter,you’llwanttoexaminelabelsoncannedandpackagedfoodssuchassoups,breadsandfrozenmeals—choosingfoodswithlowernumbers.Readnutritioninformationonrecipestoo.•Drinkwatertokeepcaloriesdown.Expertsgenerallyrecommenddrinkingplentyofwaterforhealthyindividuals.Andthatholdstrueforcancersurvivors,too.Beveragessuchasmilk,juicesandherbalteasalsocount,butremembertoquenchyourthirstwithplainwateraswell.Addaspritzoflemonorlime,ifitagreeswithyou.•Balancecaloriestohelpmanageyourweight.Rightnowthismaynotbetopofmind—asyoueattokeepyourweightup.Butaseatingandactivityreturntonormal,itisimportanttorememberthatcaloriesconsumedmustequalcaloriesexpendedbyactivitytokeepweightstable.Avoidoversizedportionswheneatingoutorbringhalfhome.Ifyou’retryingtoloseweight,tipthescalesinyourfavorbyeatinglessandexercisingmore.
HowcanIstockmykitchenandpantry?Whenyoureturnhomefromgroceryshopping,storeyourfoodswheretheystayfreshthelongest.Tominimizesmellsandflavorchanges,throwoutquestionablefooditemsrightawayandkeeppackagedfreshfoodsonlytotheirexpirationdate.Becausefoodflavorsandsmellsoftenbecomestrongerovertime,youmaywanttoturnoverthisfreshnessdutytoanotherhouseholdmember,especiallyifyou’reexperiencingnausea.Tomakecookingforthefamilyeasierforyou:•Keepyourkitchenwellstocked.•Organizeyourrefrigeratorandfreezersoyouandotherscanfindfoodseasily.•Askfamilyandfriendstopreparemeals.•Usesimplerecipesthatcanbepreparedquicklyandeasily.Manyeasyrecipesarecontainedinthiscookbook.•Enlisthelpfromotherstorinseandcutfreshfruitsandvegetablesforeasiereating.•Prepareonlyfoodsthatyouandyourfamilyenjoy.•Breakupfoodpreparationtasks,andrestwhenyoucan.Startsomeofthepreparationearlyinthedaywhenyouhavemoreenergy.•Usetimesavingkitchenappliancessuchasaslowcooker,ricecooker,foodprocessorandmicrowaveoventhatkeepfoododorscontained.•Cherishleftovers.Cookmorefoodthanyouneedforyourimmediatemeal,andrefrigerateorfreezeunusedportionsforanothertime.•Planandpreparefoodsaheadoftreatmenttimes.Iffoodpreparationisdifficultforyouduringchemotherapy,forexample,relyonfoodsthathavebeencookedaheadoftimeandfrozen,oraskfriendsorfamilytohelpout.Someoftherecipesinthiscookbookcanbemadeaheadandrefrigeratedorfrozen.•Keepfoodscoveredandsealedandtakeoutthetrashattheendofeachmealtoreducelingeringfoododors.
HowcanIeatout?Eatingoutisagreatalternativetocooking.Itcanofferevenmorefood
choicesthaneatingathomeandeliminatesthepreparationandcleanup.Toeaseyourconcerns,asktheseimportantquestionsattherestaurant
orphoneahead:Howisthefoodprepared?•Limitfatand,therefore,theamountoffriedorgreasyfoodsyoueat.High-fatchoicescaninducenauseaandaredifficulttodigest.Thebestchoicesincludebroiledandgrilledmeals,becausetheflavorofthefoodispreservedwithoutaddingextrafat.
Whatingredientsareusedinaparticulardish?•Explainwhatyoucannoteat,becauseadishmaycontainhiddeningredientssuchasonions,garlic,orspicesthatcouldcausediscomfort.Knowingaheadoftimeaboutproblemmenuitemsandavoidingthemisbetterthansendingdishesbacktothekitchen.
Howhotorspicyarethefoods?•Somecancerpatientscantoleratehighlyspicedfoodsandevenpreferthem,andothersdesiremildfoods.Spicelevel,sweetnessandsaltinesscanoftenbetailoredtoyourtaste.Justletyourserverknowwhatyouneed.
After-SurgerySuggestionsReadonforthemostimportantthingstodoaftercancersurgery:1.Askyourdoctortoexplainthesurgerythatwasperformed.Didsurgeryinvolvetheremovaloftissueororgans?Werepartofyourintestinesorcolonremoved,andwillthataffectthefoodsyoucanorcannoteat?
2.Askifyouneedtobeonaspecialdietandaboutanyfoodsyoumayormaynotbepermittedtoeat.Findouthowlongthedietaryrestrictionswilllast,eithershorttermorlongterm.
3.Askifyouneedspecificvitaminsormineralsupplements.Somenutrientsmustbesupplementedafterintestinalsurgery,andothersmayhelphealing.
4.Eatsixsmallmealsperday.Smallmeals,ratherthanthreelarge
meals,aremoreeasilytoleratedaftersurgery.Trytoeathalfthenormalservingsizeyouatebeforesurgery.SeeEasyMenus.
5.Regularbowelmovementsareimportantaftersurgerytohelpgetyoursystemmovingagain.Talktoyourdoctorifyouhavenothadabowelmovementwithina24-hourperiodaftersurgery.
6.Proteinfoodsareneededforrestoringstrengthandbuildingnewcells.Inthefirstfewweeksaftersurgery,eatplentyofprotein-richfoodsandlowerfatfoods(toavoidcrampingandbloating).
7.VitaminC,calcium,iron,magnesiumandpotassiumareessentialhealingvitaminsandminerals.Makesurethatyoueatfoodsthatcontainthesenutrients.Foralistofgoodfoodsources,FoodsRichInEssentialNutrients.
8.Startwalkingordoinglightactivityorsimpleexercisesassoonasyoufeeluptoit.Movementwillhelprestoreyourappetiteandtheregularityyourhealingbodyneeds.Beforestartingexercise,consultyourdoctorregardinganyrestrictions.
9.Remainproperlyhydratedpost-surgery.Sipbeverages—particularlywater—throughouttheday.
CanIorderasmallportion?•Trytoorderàlacarteitemsorlunch-sizeportionsifpossible.Selectdifferentkindsoffoodsandflavorswhenavailable.Newfoodadventuresoftenleadtogreatersuccessinfindingfoodsthatyouenjoy.
AmIfamiliarwiththisrestaurantorcuisine?•Chooserestaurantsyouknow,ifthateasesyourconcerns.Ortrynewonesthatsoundappealingtoyou.Eitherway,requestseatingthat’sfarawayfromthekitchentoavoidcookingsmellsthatmaycausenausea.
Isoutdoorseatinganoption?•Chooseoutsideorpatiodiningwheneveryoucan,weatherpermitting.Natureisknowntobebeneficialinthehealingprocess,sobesuretoindulge.Freshaircanhelpsettleyourstomach,andpleasantsurroundingscanenhanceyouroveralleatingexperience.
CanIhavetherecipe?•Whenyoufindarestaurantdishthatappealstoyou,requesttherecipe.
Thentryitathomeandsharethenewfoodwithfamilyandfriends.Ifothersenjoyit,too,addittoyourmealplanning.
WillIberushedthroughthemeal?•Gettingreadyanddiningoutdoesrequiresomeextraeffort.Ifeatinghasbeentakinglongerbecauseofdiscomfortandyou’reconcernedaboutfeelingrushed,callaheadtobesureyoucanhavealeisurelymeal.Requestatablethatisn’tonatightreservationschedulesoyoucantakeyourtimeeatingandenjoyyourself.
CanIorderdessertfirst?•Yes,indeed!You’redealingwithenoughstressesrelatedtocancerrightnow,andyoucertainlydeserveabreak.Wheneatingout,choosetodineatarestaurantwithasenseofhumorandfun.Ifit’sastuffyplace,youmaywanttoselectanotherrestaurantthat’smorecomfortableforyou.Andremember,dessertcanoffermanycaloriesperbite,soindulge!
SpecialDietsDependingonthetypeofcanceryouhaveandyourtreatmentplan,youmayneedtofollowaspecialdietatdifferenttimesduringtreatment.Checkwithyourdoctorordietitiantoclarifyanyeatingrestrictionsorquestionsyoumayhave.Andfollowtheadviceyou’vebeengiventoeasediscomfortandaidinyourhealing.Somedietaryrestrictionsinvolvetermssuchasfiberandresidue.Fiber
andresiduemaynotbefooddescriptionsyouthoughtmuchaboutbeforeyourcancerdiagnosis.Tohelpaidyourunderstanding,let’sdefinethetwowords.Sometimesusedinterchangeably,thetermsfiberandresiduedohavedifferentmeanings.Fiberdescribesthetypeofcarbohydrateinafoodthatisn’tbroken
downbeforepassingthroughtoyourstool.Sometimespeoplerefertofiberasprovidingroughageorbulk.Foradiettobehighinfiber,itmustcontainfoodsthatsupplysubstantialamountsoffiber,totalingatleast25to35gramsdaily.ChecktheNutritionFactsonpackagedfoodproductsorchecktherecipenutritioninformationforthefibercontentoffoodsyoueat.Residueisthematerialleftinthecolonafterdigestion.Itincludes
intestinalcellsandbreakdownproductsincludingfiberfromthefoodsyoueat.Increasingtheamountoffiberyoueatwillincreaseresidueand,therefore,theamountofstoolyouproduce.High-fiberfoodsarealsohigh-residuefoods.Andlow-residuefoodsare
lowinfiber.However,somelow-fiberfoodscontainresidue,too.Forexample,milkislowinfiberbuthighinresidue.Thecomponentsinmilkhaveaconsiderableeffectonstoolproduction,eventhoughmilkcontainsnofiber.InformationaboutresidueisnotlistedonNutritionFactslabels,norisit
usuallyincludedinrecipenutritioninformation.However,anyrecipeinthiscookbookthatislowresidueislistedthatway.Checkouttheinformationbelowtofindfoodsthatfityourindividualdietaryneeds.
FoodsforSpecialDiets
LowResidueSomesurvivors,particularlythosewhohavehadstomachorcoloncancer,findthatalow-residuedietworkswellforthem.Ifyourdoctorordietitianhasrecommendedfollowingalow-residuediet,followthesuggestionslistedbelow.Thesefoodsareallowedonalow-residuediet:•Beefandpork•Chickenandturkey•Fishandseafood•Eggs•Milk,nomorethan1to2cupsperday•Potatoes•Cookedspinach,asparagus,beets,eggplant,greenbeansandrutabaga•Cannedtomatopasteandjarredtomatosauce(noseeds,noonions)•Avocado(limitto1servingperday)•Cookedorcannedapplesauce,fruitcocktailandpears•Nectarines,peaches,cantaloupeandhoneydew(limitfreshto1servingperday)•Fruitandvegetablejuicesandpurees•Pasta(white)andcouscous•Whitebreadandcrackers•White-flourpancakes•Cookedoatmeal,cornmeal,farina,hotwheatcereal,andcreamofricecereal•Eggandricenoodles•Plaincakesandcookies•Grahamcrackers•Saltinecrackers•Brothandbouillon•Butter•Gelatin
•ItalianfruiticeAvoidthesefoodsifeatingalow-residuediet:•Nowholegrains,coarsewheatandbran•Noseeds,nuts,driedfruitsandfruitskins•Nococonut,popcornandmarmalade•Noapples,berries,citrus,pearsandplums•Nowatermelon,pumpkinandprunes•Norice•Nopeas,carrots,tomatoesandsquash•Nobroccoli,cabbage,cauliflowerandrhubarb•Nodairyproducts
HighResidueIfyoudon’thaveanyrestrictionsontheamountofresidueinyourdiet,youmayeatahigh-residuedietandalsoincludethefoodslistedunder“lowresidue”above.
LowFiberIfyouhavebeenadvisedtofollowalow-fiberdiet,eatonlyfoodscontaininglessthan1gramoffiberperserving.Theamountoffiberineachrecipeisincludedinthisbook.AndyoucanreadtheNutritionFactslabelstodeterminethefibercontentofpackagedfoodproducts.Low-fiberfoodsincludewhitebread,clearbroth,clearliquids(tea,
carbonatedbeverages),saltinecrackers,fish,eggs,chicken,beefandflavoredgelatintonameafew.
HighFiberTofollowahigh-fiberdiet,themorefiberyoueat,thebetter.Expertsrecommendatleast25gramsoffiberdaily.Togetenoughfibereachday,besuretoinclude:•10-ounceequivalentsormoreofwhole-grainbreads,cereals,bran,rice,pastaandotherproductsmadewithwholegrains•4to6cupsofvegetablesandfruits,especiallythosewithedibleskins,seedsandhulls•2-to3-ounceequivalentsormoreoflegumes(driedpeasandbeans)andnutsforprotein
LiquidDietAliquiddietisoftenprescribedforhospitalpatientsimmediatelyfollowingsurgerybecauseitissoothingandeasytodigest.Itcanalsobehelpfulfortimeswhenyoumaybeexperiencingboutsofnausea,vomitingordiarrheaorwhenyou’rehavingdifficultychewing.Aclearliquiddietiscomprisedmainlyofliquidsandprovidesonlyabout
500caloriesperday.Forthisreason,aliquiddietisashort-termregimenonly.Clearliquidsdonotprovideenoughcaloriesandnutrientstomaintaingoodhealthortoaidinlong-termhealing.Aclearliquiddietincludesthefollowingitemsonly:•Tea,clearbeveragesandcarbonatedbeverages•Clearfruitjuices(suchasappleandgrape)•Broth•Flavoredgelatin•Nomilkormilkbeverages•Nofruitjuiceswithpulp•SportsdrinksandcertainenergydrinksSometimescancersurvivorsmayrequirealiquiddiet,butitneednotbe
onlyclearliquids.Checkwithyourdoctorordietitiantoseeifaliquiddietwiththeadditionofnutritionalbeverages,blendedsmoothiesorshakesmaybeappropriateforyoutoincreasecaloriesandnutrients.
NeutropenicDietCancertreatmentcanaffectyourimmunesystem.Cancersurvivorsundergoingeitherbonemarrowtransplantorchemotherapymaybeatriskforinfectionwhentheirwhitebloodcellcountisbelow500cellspercubicmillimeterofblood.Ifyourwhitebloodcellcountistoolowandyou’vebeenplacedonaneutropenicdiet,omitthefollowingfoodsfromyourdiettoreduceriskofinfection:•Noraworundercookedmeat,chicken,pork,fishorshellfish.•Noraweggs(noCaesarsalad,homemadeicecream,cookiedoughorcakebatter).Usepasteurizedeggproductsasasubstitute.•Nounpasteurizedorrawmilkproducts.•Nohoney,nutsorfruitorvegetablejuices.•Norawvegetablesorfruits(exceptpeeled,washed,thick-skinnedfruitssuchascantaloupe,honeydewmelon,watermelon,orangesandbananas).•Nooutdatedproducts(out-of-code,pastsell-byoruse-bydates)ormoldyproducts.•Noagedcheeses(suchasBrie,blue,sharpCheddar,Stilton,feta,MexicanhotcheeseandCamembert).
Mind-Body-SpiritConnectiontoHealingInconventionalmedicine,themind-bodyconnectionisnotthefocusofthetreatment.Werelyinsteadonthingsoutsideofus,suchasmedicationsandsurgery,tocureailments.Thisistypicalofcancertreatmentpracticestoday.Complementary,oralternative,medicineortherapiesplacemoreemphasisonusingtheinside,ourthoughtsandemotions,asanintegralpartofhealingandoverallwellness.
ComplementaryTherapiesListedbelowaretreatmentoptionsthatcouldbetriedinadditiontoyourcurrenttreatmentoptions.IntheUnitedStates,morethan25percentofallcancerpatientswilltryatleastonealternativetherapyduringthecourseoftheirtreatment.Someclaimsofcomplementarytherapiesarepoorlydocumentedorunproven,butothersaresupportedbyyearsofscientificresearch.AlternativeMedicine,establishedin1991gaverisetotheNationalCenterforComplementaryandAlternativeMedicine(NCCAM)in1998.NCCAMcollectsresearchdataoncomplementarypracticesandhelpstoestablishsafetyguidelinesandeffectivenessofthesetherapies.Connectingthebrain,thephysicalbodyandgoodhealthastoolsfor
wellnessiseasierinmanycomplementarytherapies.Manyofthetherapieslistedherebeganthousandsofyearsago,inculturesspanningtheglobe,fromEuropetoChinaandIndiatoEgypt.Thetreatmentsuseherbs,needlesorbodymanipulationasameanstohealailments.Beforeyouventureouttotrythem,readonfordetailsaboutwhattheyareandhowtheywork;exploreresearchandresourcesavailablefromNCCAM.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutblendingthesetherapieswithyourcurrentmedicationsorcancertreatmentplan,besuretocheckwithyourdoctor.
ChemotherapyConsiderationsChemotherapy,themostcommontypeofcancertreatment,affectsnotwopeoplethesameway.Muchofwhathappensdependsonhowyourespondtothetreatment,theparticulardrugordrugsyouaretaking,thedosageandthetypeandstageofthecancer.Considerthesesuggestionstohelpmakeyourexperiencewithchemotherapyonethatworksinthebestwayforyou:1.Askyourdoctorwhatkindofdrugsyouarereceiving.Askaboutpotentialsideeffectsandinteractionsthatmayoccurandmakechangesasneeded.
2.Raisequestionsabouthowthedrugisadministeredandaboutanypotentialsideeffectssoyouarepreparedforhowyoumayfeelandthechangesyourbodymayexperienceduringandaftertreatment.
3.Wheneveryouhavenausea,takethenauseamedicationprovidedbecauseitgenerallywillhelpyoufeelwellenoughtoeat.Ifthemedicationisn’thelpful,callyourdoctorrightawayanddiscussalternatemedication.
4.Yourbodyisalreadytiredjustfromhavingcancer,andchemotherapyaddstothatfeelingoffatigue.Tohelpeasethetiredness,restoftenandtrytodosomeactivityeveryday.MoreideasabouthandlingfatigueareprovidedonWhyamItootiredtoeatanything?
5.Expectthecommonsideeffectsofchemotherapy:decreasedappetite,mouthsores,drymouth,changesinthetasteoffoodsandconstipation.
6.Ifyouarenothavingabowelmovementdaily,askyourdoctoraboutdrinkingmorefluid,eatingmorefiber(25to35grams)ortakingastoolsoftenerorlaxative.
7.Vitaminandmineralstoresinthebodybecomedepletedwhileyouundergochemotherapy.Askyourdoctorifyouneedtotakeanynutrientsupplements(especiallyiron,whichcanhelpreducefatigue)orswitchfromthesupplementsyouregularlytake.
8.Neutropeniaoccurswhenthewhitebloodcellcountdropstoadangerouslylowlevel—about7to14daysafterreceivingchemotherapy—whenyouareathigherriskforinfectionsandshouldavoidcertainfoods(listedonAvoidingcertainfoods.
AcupuncturePartoftraditionalChinesemedicine,acupunctureisanancientartandscienceofhealing.ThewordacupuncturecomesfromtwoLatinwords:acus,meaning“needles,”andpunctura,meaning“pricking.”Likeitsdefinition,Chineseacupunctureinvolvestheinsertionofneedlesintospecificpointsonyourbody.Basedonthebeliefthatenergyflowsbetweenbodyorgansalong
channels,ormeridians,healingoccurswhentheflowofenergyintheentirebodyisbalanced.Theenergyiscalledchi,orqi(pronouncedCHEE).Chichangeswithyourmental,physicalandspiritualwell-beingandismadeupoftwoopposingforcescalledyin(theshadysideofthemountain)andyang(thesunnyside).Worldwidescientificevidenceexiststosupportthatacupunctureisa
successfultreatmentforheadaches,lowerbackpain,angina,dementiaandarthritisandforreliefofotherailmentsorimbalances.
AromatherapyAromatherapy,orscenttherapy,wasdevelopedbyancientEgyptiansandistheuseof“essentialoils”toincreaserelaxation,improvemoodandenhancecirculation.Essentialoilsaretheconcentratedformsofnaturaloilsextractedfrompetals,leaves,roots,resin,bark,rinds,stalks,stemsandseedsofvariousplants.Afterthey’reextracted,essentialoilsareappliedexternally,inhaledor
usedincompressesorlotions.Theyarealsousedinsoaps,candles,perfumes,potpourri,bathsalts,massageoils,antisepticsolutions,spraysandshampoos.
AyurvedaOneoftheoldestformsofmedicalpractice,Ayurveda(pronouncedI-YUR-VAYDA)originatedinancientIndia.Itisbasedontheconceptthatenergy,calledprana,keepsthemindandbodyalive.Eachofusismadeupoffiveelements:air,water,earth,fireandspace.Thesefiveelementsareorganizedintothreeconstitutionalstatescalleddoshas,whichgovernourphysical,mentalandemotionalprocesses.Thesedoshasarevata,representingspaceandair;pitta,forfireandwater;andkapha,encompassingwaterandearth.Eachofusisacombinationofallthreedoshas,butusuallyoneofthemdominates.Ayurvedicpractitionersobserve,askquestionsaboutyourlifestyle,
spiritualityandphysicalhealth,touchyou,andtakepulsesatdifferentplacestodeterminethediagnosisandassessthestatusofyourdoshas,dependinguponwhichelementsareoutofbalance.Youarethenfurthercategorizedbasedonthedietarychangesneededtorebalanceyourdoshas.MostAyurvedicremediesarediet-based,usingfoods,herbsandspices
toregainbalancebystrengtheningorweakeningthedoshas.Inaddition,otherremediesandbehavioralchanges,suchasminerals,gems,yogaposturesandbreathing,meditation,detoxificationprocessesorhydrotherapyandmassages,maybeadvisedtoreestablishtheelements.
BodyworkBodyworkisacatchalltermformanydifferenttechniquesthattreatailmentsandpromoterelaxationthroughpropermovement,posture,exercise,massageandotherbodymanipulations.ShiatsuandmassagearetwotypesofbodyworkpracticedmorecommonlyintheUnitedStates.Shiatsu,atraditionalhealingmethodfromJapan,usesaformof
acupressure,orfingerpressure,onspecificbodysitestoincreasecirculationandimproveenergyflow.Thetechniqueinvolveslocatingacupoints,sitesonyourbodyspecifictocertaintissues.Pressureisappliedtothesepointsfortwototenminutesuntilapulseisfelt.Thenthepressureisreleasedslowly.Acupressuretechniquescanbeusedinphysicaltherapyandinvarioustypesofbodyworkandmassage.Massageisthemanipulationofsofttissuestorelievesoremusclesand
promoterelaxation.Itisusedtoreducetension,improvecirculation,aidinhealinginjuredsofttissues,controlpainandpromoteoverallwell-being.Massagecanstretchtissue,increaseyourrangeofmotionandreducecertainkindsofswelling.
HerbalMedicineHerbscomefromplants,mainlytheleaves,stems,flowers,twigs,roots,seeds,bark,fruitandsapsofavarietyofdifferentplants.Wetypicallythinkofherbsassubstancesthatimpartflavortoourfoods,butsomeoftheseherbsalsohavemedicine-likequalities.Infact,manymodernmedicinesarederivedfromplantsdiscovered
longagotohavemedicinalproperties.Thoughherbscanbepredecessorstomodernmedicines,theyarenotregulatedbytheFoodandDrugAdministration(FDA),sousecautionwhenobtainingthem.Youcanbuyherbalremediesintheformofcapsules,tablets,powdersandconcentratedliquids(calledtincturesorextracts),andtheycanbepreparedusingfreshordriedingredientsandcanbesteepedorinfused,asinmakingatea.Foryourownsafety,expertssuggestyoupurchasepreparedherbal
medicinesfromreliablesources,becausethosegrownorconcoctedyourselfmaybeinconsistentorcontainnaturalvariationsthatcanbetoxic.Trainedprofessionalsinthefieldsofbotany,Ayurvedicmedicine,naturopathyandtraditionalChinesemedicinecanbehelpfulinselectingtheherbs,formandpotencythatareappropriateforyou.Herbalmedicinesareusuallymilderandmayactmoreslowlythan
conventionalmedicines.Certainherbs,suchasborage,chaparral,coltsfoot,comfrey,mahuang(ephedra),germaniumandyohimbeshouldnotbeusedbecausetheyarepotentiallyharmful,causingliverdisease,risesinbloodpressureandkidneydamage.Checkwithyourdoctortobesurethattheherbsyoutakedon’tinteractwithyourmedicationsortreatmentregimens.
MeditationQuietformsofcontemplation,mindfulnessormeditationhavebeenrecognizedworldwidefortheireffectivenessatestablishingasenseofpeacefulness,innercalmandrelaxation.DevelopedinEasterncultures,mosttechniquesrequireclosingyoureyesandfocusingonasinglethought,word,imageorsoundandallowingotherthoughtstofloataway.Traditionallyusedasaspiritualexercise,meditationhasbeenhelpfulforpeoplewithchronicpain,panicattacks,highbloodpressureandrespiratoryproblemssuchasasthmaandemphysemabecausemeditationslowstheheartrateandregulatesbreathing.
NaturopathyNaturopathyoriginatesfromthetraditionsofearlyEuropeanhealthspas.Emphasizingpreventivecare,naturopathytakesadvantageofyourbody’sownnaturalhealingpowers.Itavoidsmanyofthetraditionsofconventionalmedicineandteacheshealthfullifestylehabits.Naturopathictreatmentsvarybypractitionerandencompassmanyelements,suchasmassage,physicalactivity,herbalremedies,naturalfoods,acupunctureandhydrotherapy(watertreatments).
YogaYogaisanancientpracticeandphilosophyfirstdevelopedandpracticedinIndia.ThewordyogaisderivedfromtheancientSanskritwordyuj,meaning“union.”Yogaisbasedonbalancingthemind,bodyandspiritbyusingexercises,ethicalbeliefsanddietaryrestrictions.Manydifferenttypesofyogaarepracticedworldwide.Westernversions
ofyogatypicallypracticedintheUnitedStatesincludebothbodypositionsandmovements,calledpostures,andbreathingexercises,inadditiontodietarypractices.Thepostures,calledasanas,areusedtostretchandstrengthenmuscles;thebreathingexercises,calledpranayama,helpwithrelaxationandstressrelief.Yogaexpertsadvisethatyoustartslowlywithbasicbreathingtechniquesandsimpleposturesbeforemovingontothemoreadvancedexercises.
SummingItUpAsyoucansee,thewidevarietyofcomplementarymedicinesandtherapiesfromdifferentpartsoftheworldfocusondifferentprinciples.Allareavailabletoyouasyoumaketheconnectionbetweenyourmindandbodyandwellness.Besuretocheckwithyourdoctorifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutyourconventionalmedicationortreatmentplanoraboutoneofthesecomplementarytherapies.
BeyondTreatmentCongratulations!You’vemadeitthroughyourtreatmentandhavestartedtomoveonwithyourlife.Cancersurvivorshavetoldusthattreatmenteffects,particularlyfatigue,maylastforaperiodoftimeaftertreatmentiscomplete.Tominimizefatigueandcontinueyourhealing,youmaywishtoincorporatesomebasicprinciplesaboutfoodandlifestylethatmayhelpasyoucontinueonyourhealingpath.
BasicsforaHealthyLifestyleThe2010DietaryGuidelinesforAmericansandMyPlate,publishedbytheU.S.DepartmentsofAgricultureandHealthandHumanServices,canhelpyoutakeactionforgoodhealthanddevelopahealthylifestyle.Someofthebasicmessagesofahealthylifestyleincludebeingactiveeachday,eatingplantfoodsandmakingsensiblefoodchoicesoverall.Atfirst,followingthesesuggestionsmaybedifficultforsomecancer
survivors.Ifso,survivorsmaybebetterservedbystartingwithafocusoneatingplantfoodsandmakingsensiblechoices,andthenincludingactivitywhentheyarefeelingbetter.
BeActiveDailyAsyouprobablyknow,obesityislinkedtomanydiseases.Carryingextraweightmayplaceyouatgreaterriskfordevelopinghighbloodpressure,heartdisease,certaintypesofcancer,diabetes,stroke,arthritisanddifficultbreathing.Choosingalifestylethathelpsyouincreaseyourlevelofactivityandstriveforahealthybodyweightmaybehelpfulformaintaininggoodhealthinthelongrun.Expertsrecommendmonitoringbodyweightregularlybysteppingon
thescaleeveryfewweeks.WorkwithyourdoctorordietitiantodetermineyourBodyMassIndex(BMI),ameasurethatlinksyourheightandweighttopotentialhealthrisks.Ifyoufindyouweighmorethanyouwouldliketo,thereisnobettertimethanaftertreatmenttotakeoffexcessweight.(Duringtreatmentisnotagoodtimetotrytoloseweight,becauseyourbodyisconcentratingonfightingcancercells.)Butit’sbesttolosetheweightgradually.Aimtoloseabout10percentofyourweightinaboutsixmonths—oraboutone-halftotwopoundsperweek.Losingweightandmaintainingahealthyweightshouldbecomepartofyoureverydaylifestyle.Beingphysicallyactiveonadailybasiscanhelpyoutakeoffandkeep
offweight,strengthenandtonemusclesandincreaseyourflexibility.Aimforatleast60minutesofphysicalactivitydailyormoreifyouaretryingtoloseweight.Youdon’thavetodoitallatthesametime.Keeptrackofthetimesyougoupanddownthesteps,walkthroughtheparkinglotandliftthings,suchasgroceries.Alltheseactivitiescountandadduptoyourtotalactivityfortheday.
EatPlantFoodsMyPlateisawonderfulvisualguidetoremindyouofthevarietyandproportionsoffoodsyouneeddaily.Useplantfoodssuchasfruits,vegetablesandwholegrains,legumes,nutsandseedsasthemainstayofyourdiet.Thesefoodssupplymuchofthecarbohydrateenergyyouneed,alongwithmanyofthevitaminsandminerals.Plantfoodsshouldmakeupthree-quartersofyourplateandshouldbe
thefocusofyoureating.Scientificresearchhasshownthatwholegrains(suchaswholewheatandwhole-grainoats),legumes(driedbeansandpeas),cruciferousvegetables(thoseinthecabbagefamilysuchasbroccoli,kaleandBrusselssprouts)containfiber,vitamins,mineralsandothernaturalcomponentsthatmayhelppreventdisease.Darkgreenvegetables(includingspinachandbroccoli)andorange-yellowfruitsandvegetables(suchascarrots,wintersquash,sweetpotatoes,cantaloupeandoranges)arerichinantioxidants(vitaminsAandC)andfolicacid,whicharealsoimportantformaintainingahealthybody.Totheseplantfoods,addsmallamountsofleancutsofmeat,poultry,
fish,eggsandlow-fatdairyfoodstobalanceoutyourdiet.Varietyisvitaltoabalanceddietthatsuppliesthenutrientsneededforhealth.Keepingtheportionstoareasonablesizeiskeytohelpingmaintainahealthybodyweight.
MakeSensibleChoicesFatssupplyenergy.Toomuchfatsuppliesmoreenergythanweneed.Besidesaddingtoweightgain,somefats,particularlysaturatedfatsfromanimalsources,canincreaseriskofcoronaryheartdiseasebyraisingbloodcholesterollevels.Unsaturatedfats(monounsaturatedandpolyunsaturatedfats),mainlyfromplantfoods,donotraisebloodcholesterol.Expertsrecommendyouchooseunsaturatedfatsoversaturatedfats.ReadingtheNutritionFactslabelonfoodpackagesandrecipenutrition
informationcanhelpyouchoosefoodsthatarelowerinfatandsaturatedfat.Expertsrecommendeatingnomorethan35percentofcaloriesfromfat.Tofigurethatout,keeptrackbyaddingupallthegramsoffatyouateforthedayandmultiplyingthetotalby9caloriespergramtogiveyouFATCALORIES.ThendividetheFATCALORIESbythetotalnumberofcaloriesyouatefortheday.Multiplyby100togetthenumbertoafinalpercent.Thefinalnumbershouldbelessthan35percent.Choosebeveragesandfoodsthatsupplyhealthynutrientsaswellas
calories.Again,readtheNutritionFactstohelpyouselectsensiblefoodchoicesforlife.Todecreaseaddedsugarsandsolidfats(calledSoFAS)andthecaloriestheycontribute,limitfriedfoods,softdrinks,candy,cakes,cookies,dessertsandicecream.Selectfoodsandpreparefoodswithlesssaltwheneverpossible.
Scientificresearchshowsthatwemaybeabletoreduceourriskofdevelopinghighbloodpressurebyconsumingfoodsthatarelowerinsaltandsodium.Inthebody,sodiumhelpstocontrolfluidbalanceandbloodpressure.Forsomeindividuals,highlevelsofsodiuminthedietcanbeassociatedwithhigherbloodpressure.Nooneknowsforsurewhowilldevelophighbloodpressure,butlimitingsaltandsodiumisrecommendedforallhealthyindividuals.Lookforlow-sodiumcannedsoups,tomatoesandvegetables,choosereducedsodiumsoysauce,removesaltshakersfromthetableandgoeasyoncheese,saltysnacks,pickles,olives,mustardandketchuptodecreasethesodiuminyourdiet.Alcoholicbeveragesareharmfulwhenconsumedinlargequantities
becausetheycanimpairjudgmentandleadtodependencyandotherhealthproblems.Ifyoudrinkalcoholicbeverages,dosoinmoderation.
Morethanonedrinkperdayforwomenortwodrinksperdayformencanincreaseriskofautoaccidents,highbloodpressure,stroke,violence,suicide,birthdefectsandcancer.Heavydrinkersalsoruntheriskofmalnutritionbecausetheyoftensubstitutealcoholicdrinksfornutritiousfoods.
OnwardandUpwardBeingactive,focusingoneatinghealthyplant-basedfoodsandmakingsensiblechoicesarekeystoestablishingahealthylifestyle.Fromtimetotime,though,thoughtsofcancerreturningtoyourbodyareboundtobeonyourmind.Riskofcancerrecurrenceishighestinthefirstfiveyearsaftertreatment,sostayingintunewithyourbodyandfollowingupwithyourdoctorregularlyareimportant.Evenwiththesoundnutritionandhealthylifestylepracticesofferedhereandthroughoutthisbook,nosinglefoodorpracticecanbeaguaranteeagainstcancerrecurrence.Tofeelyourbest,remembertoeatawell-balanced,low-fatdietand
drinkplentyofwater.Besuretogetsomeexerciseeverydayandcontinuetodotheactivitiesyouenjoy.Spendtimewithpeopleyouloveandcareabout.Listentoyourbodyandgetplentyofrest,especiallywhenyoufeeltired.Takingcareofyourselfistheverybestthingtodorightnow—andforthefutureaswell.
1CopingwithSideEffects
Berry-BananaSmoothieSpicyCitrusChickenRefreshingLemon-LimeDrinkCranberry-HerbalTeaGranitaHotFruitCompoteMilkandRice“Soup”CreamySeafoodRisottoCrunchyFruitSnackMixLentil-RiceCasseroleRoastedGarlicMashedPotatoes
{Q&A}WhyamItootiredtoeatanything?Dr.Ghosh:Beingtiredisthemostcommoncomplaintofcancerandtreatment.Thereasonsforfatiguecanincludethecanceritself,stress,diarrhea,infections,radiationandanemia.Fatiguecanmakemealpreparationexhausting,andwhenyou’refinishedwithpreparation,youmaynotevenfeellikeeating.Makeiteasyonyourselfduringthetimeswhenyouaremostfatiguedbytakingabreakfromcooking.Foreasymealsandsnacks,keepplentyoftimesavingfoodsonhand.Herearesometipstoovercomefatigue:•Preparesimplemealsorsnacks,andusetimesavingconveniencefoodswheneverpossible.•Takeironorvitaminsupplements.•Napduringthedayandgetqualitysleepatnight.•Invigorateyourselfbygoingforawalkoraswim.Thesefoodsrequirelittleornofoodpreparationandarerecommendedduringtimesofgreatestfatigue:•Freshfruitsandvegetables•Potatoes,especiallyrefrigeratedandmixes•Eggs•Cannedfruits,vegetables,soups,tuna,legumes,chiliandbeans•Cerealsandgrains(bread,bagels,pasta,rice,oatmeal)•Snacks(chips,crackers,popcorn,pretzels)•Bakeryitems(muffins,pastries,cookies)•Dairyfoods(cheese,yogurt,milk)
•Beverages(fruitjuices,cider,milk,sportsdrinks,nutritionalbeverages,lemonade,herbalteas,bottledwater)
Berry-BananaSmoothiePrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:10Minutes|2servings(about1cupeach)1cupvanilla,plain,strawberryorraspberryfat-freeyogurt1⁄2cupCheerios®oranotherroundoatcereal2tablespoonsgroundflaxseedorflaxseedmeal1⁄2cupfreshstrawberryhalvesorraspberries,orfrozenwholestrawberries1⁄2cupfat-free(skim)
milk
1to2tablespoonssugar1⁄2banana
1Placeallingredientsinblender.Cover;blendonhighspeed10seconds.Stopblender;scrapedownsides.Cover;blendabout20secondslongeroruntilsmooth.
2Pourmixtureintoglasses.Serveimmediately.
Highincalcium,vitaminCandfolicacid;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories270(CaloriesfromFat30);TotalFat3.5g(SaturatedFat0.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium170mg;Potassium590mg;TotalCarbohydrate50g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein10g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC45%;Calcium30%;Iron15%;FolicAcid25%;Magnesium20%Exchanges:2Fruit,1SkimMilk,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
“Yogurtandfortifiedcerealteamuptomakethisprotein-loaded,high-ironsmoothieenjoyableanytimeyouneedanextraenergyboost.”—Dr.Ghosh
{Q&A}Whydoesfoodhaveametallictaste?Dr.Ghosh:Unfortunately,chemotherapy,radiationtreatments
andevenmedicationscanchangetheflavoroffoodsandbeveragesinyourmouth.Chemotherapycommonlycausesabitter,metallictasteespeciallywheneatinghigh-proteinfoodslikemeats.Drymouthmayalsoleadtochangesintaste.Toimprovethetasteofyourfood,trythesehints:•Revupyourtastebudsbyeatingstrong-flavoredorspicyfoods.Spiceandstrongflavorshide“off”tastes,too.•Smellyourfoodbeforeeatingtoenticeyourappetite.Tasteandsmellaresocloselylinkedthatmuchofwhatyoutasteisactuallywhatyousmell.Andfoodsthatsmellgoodwillgenerallytastegoodtoyou,too.•Dazzleyourtastebudsbyeatingeitherhotfoodorcoldfood.Skipthejust-warmfoodbecauseitmaytasteblah.•Refrainfromusingflatwarethatcontainssilver.Optforstainlesssteelorplasticutensilsinstead.•Rinseyourmouthfrequently.•Brushyourteethoften.•Drinkcoolliquids.•Suckonsourhardcandy.
SpicyCitrusChickenPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:4Hours|6servings6bonelessskinlesschickenbreasts(about13⁄4lb)1⁄2cupunsweetenedgrapejuiceorredwine
1tablespoongratedorangepeel1⁄2cuporangejuice
1tablespoongratedlemonpeel1⁄2cuplemonjuice
2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro11⁄2teaspoonschoppedfreshor1⁄2teaspoondriedoreganoleaves
1teaspoongroundcumin1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepperflakes2mediumgreenonions,chopped(2tablespoons)Orangeslices,ifdesired
1Placechickeninshallowglassorplasticdish.Insmallbowl,mixremainingingredientsexceptorangeslices;pouroverchicken.Cover;refrigerateatleast3hoursbutnolongerthan24hours.
2Heatovento375°F.Sprayrackinshallowroastingpanwithcookingspray.Removechickenfrommarinade;placeonrackinpan.Reservemarinade.
3Bakeuncovered35to45minutes,brushingwithmarinadeevery15minutes,untiljuiceofchickenisclearwhencenterofthickestpartiscut(atleast165°F).Discardanyremainingmarinade.Servechickenwith
orangeslices.
Lowfiber1Serving:Calories190(CaloriesfromFat40);TotalFat4.5g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol80mg;Sodium270mg;Potassium340mg;TotalCarbohydrate7g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein30g%DailyValue:VitaminA2%;VitaminC20%;Calcium4%;Iron8%;FolicAcid4%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:1⁄2Fruit,4VeryLeanMeat,1/2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1⁄2
“Thecitrusflavorsalongwithherbsandspicesinthisrecipemayhelpyoutodisguiseametallictasteinyourmouth.”—Dr.Ghosh
{Q&A}WhydoIfeelnauseatedallthetime?Dr.Ghosh:Nauseaandvomitingareoftenassociatedwithcancer—fromchemotherapy,aftersurgery,frommedicationsandradiationtherapy.Sometimesevenstrongsmellscancausenauseaorvomiting.Medicationsthatfightnauseaworkwellformostpeoplebutmaycausesymptomsofdrymouth,sleepinessandlight-headedness.Herearesomehelpfulhintstorelievenausea:•Useakitchenfanoropenthewindowswhencooking.•Keeppanscoveredtoreducecookingodors.Eatsmall,frequentmealsslowly.•Servefoodcoldbecausecoldfoodshavelessofanaroma.•Avoidspicy,greasyorrichfoods.•Choosedry,saltyfoodssuchasdrytoast,crackersandpretzels.•Choosesugar-sweetenedbeveragesoversugar-freedrinks,becausesugarslowsdigestionanddoesn’ttendtocausenausea.•Drinkchilledbeveragesbecausetheygodowneasier.
•Consumefoodsseparatefrombeveragesbyatleastanhour,ifyouarenottroubledbydrymouth.•Situporstayupforatleast90minutesaftereating.•Specificfoodsthatmayhelpincludeclearliquids,carbonateddrinks,yogurt,sherbet,angelfoodcake,hotwheatcereal,rice,oatmeal,boiledpotatoes,noodles,cannedpeachesorothersoftfruitsandvegetables.
RefreshingLemon-LimeDrinkPrepTime:5Minutes|StarttoFinish:5Minutes|8servings(1⁄2cupeach)1can(12oz)frozenlimeadeorlemonadeconcentrate,thawed
1cupchilledlime-orlemon-flavoredsportsdrink1can(12oz)lemon-limecarbonatedbeverage,chilled
1Inlargepitcher,mixlimeadeconcentrateandsportsdrink.2Justbeforeserving,addcarbonatedbeverage.
Lowfiber1Serving:Calories130(CaloriesfromFat0);TotalFat0g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium15mg;Potassium25mg;TotalCarbohydrate33g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein0g%DailyValue:VitaminA0%;VitaminC10%;Calcium0%;Iron0%;FolicAcid0%;Magnesium0%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,11⁄2OtherCarbohydrateCarbohydrateChoices:2
“Thiscooldrink,whichcontainsacombinationofbeveragestoreplenishneedednutrients,mayhelpeasefeelingsofnausea.”—Dr.Ghosh
{Q&A}Whyismymouthalwaysdry?Dr.Ghosh:Drymouthcanbetheresultofchemotherapy,certainmedicationsorradiationtreatment.Neglectingsymptomsofdrymouthcanleadtodevelopingpainfulmouthsores,dentalproblemsandchangesintastesensation.Toimprovedrymouth:•Drinkatleasteighttotenglassesoffluideachday.•Avoidcitrusfruitsanddryfoods.•Rinseyourmoutheveryfewhours.•Suckonhardcandy,especiallysourcandy.•Keepyourlipsmoist.
•Tryverysourorverysweetfoodsandbeverages,suchaslemonadeorcranberryjuice;thesefoodswillcausemoresalivatoflow.(Ifyouhaveatendermouthorsorethroat,though,sweetorsourfoodscanmakethatworse.)
Cranberry-HerbalTeaGranitaPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:5Hours35Minutes|8servings5wholecloves
1sliceorange
2cupswater1⁄2cupsugar
1stickcinnamon3teabagsredzestyherbalteaflavoredwithhibiscus,rosehipsandlemongrass
11⁄2cupscranberryjuicecocktail
11⁄2cupspineapplejuiceFreshfruit,ifdesiredThinalmondwafercookies,ifdesired
1Insertclovesintopeeloforangeslice.In2-quartsaucepan,heatwater,sugar,cinnamonstickandorangeslicetoboiling,stirringoccasionally.Removefromheat;addteabags.Cover;letsteep5minutes.
2Removeteabags,cinnamonstickandorangeslice.Stircranberryandpineapplejuicesintotea.Pourinto2-quartnonmetalbowlor8-inchsquare(2-quart)glassbakingdish.Cover;freezeabout2hoursoruntilpartiallyfrozen.
3Stirgranitawithforkorwhisk.Cover;freeze3hourslonger,stirringevery30minutesandbreakingupanylargechunks.
4Removegranitafromfreezer20minutesbeforeserving.Spoonintostemmedglasses.Garnishwithfruitandcookies.
“Trythiszestycranberryicetowetyourwhistleandlessensymptomsofdrymouth.”—Dr.GhoshHighinvitaminC;lowfiber
1Serving:Calories100(CaloriesfromFat0);TotalFat0g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium0mg;Potassium80mg;TotalCarbohydrate26g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein0g%DailyValue:VitaminA0%;VitaminC15%;Calcium0%;Iron0%;FolicAcid2%;Magnesium2%Exchanges:11⁄2OtherCarbohydrateCarbohydrateChoices:2
{Q&A}WhyamIconstipated?Dr.Ghosh:Constipationcanbeanunwantedsideeffectfromchemotherapy,certainmedications,notdrinkingenoughfluidorlackofexerciseoractivity.Itiscrucialtorelieveconstipation,becausenottreatingitcanleadtonausea,vomitingandseverestomachpain.Toavoidorrelieveconstipation:•Eatplentyoffiber,atleast25to35gramsperday.High-fiberchoicesincludewhole-graincerealsandbreads,fruits(fresh,frozen,driedorcanned),vegetables(fresh,frozenorcooked)andlegumes(driedpeasandbeans).•Drinkeighttotenglassesofwaterdaily.•Exercise.•Drinkahotbeverageabouthalfanhourbeforeyourusualbowelmovementtime.
Stoolsoftenersandlaxativesareavailableandsometimesnecessary,butit’simportanttotryfoods,beveragesandexercisefirst.Savethestoolsoftenersandlaxativestouseasalastresort,andtakethemonlywiththeapprovalofyourdoctor.
HotFruitCompotePrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour|10servings1can(29oz)pearhalvesinheavysyrup
1can(29oz)peachhalvesinheavysyrup1can(20oz)pineapplechunksinjuice1⁄2cupdriedapricots1⁄2cupdriedprunes1⁄2cupdriedcherriesorraisins
2tablespoonspackedbrownsugar1⁄4cupbrandy,ifdesired1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg1⁄2cupsliveredalmonds,ifdesired
1Heatovento375°F.Draincannedfruits,reservingsyrupandjuice.Insmallbowl,mixsyrupandjuice;setaside.
2Cutpearsandpeachesintobite-sizepieces.In3-quartcasseroleor13x9-inch(3-quart)glassbakingdish,layercannedanddriedfruits.
3Insmallbowl,mixbrownsugarandbrandy;pouroverfruit.(Ifnotusingbrandy,sprinklebrownsugaroverfruit.)Poursyrup-juicemixtureoverfruitjustuntilfruitiscovered;discardanyremainingmixture.Sprinklecinnamon,nutmegandalmondsoverfruit.
4Bakeuncoveredabout45minutesoruntilbubbly.Servewarmorcool.
“Trythishigh-fiberrecipe,alongwithaglassofwater,tohelpeaseconstipation.Youcanmakethisthedaybeforeandsimplywarmitbeforeserving.It’sdelicioushotorcold.”—Dr.GhoshHighinvitaminA;goodsourceoffiberandpotassium
1Serving:Calories250(CaloriesfromFat0);TotalFat0g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);
Cholesterol0mg;Sodium10mg;Potassium390mg;TotalCarbohydrate60g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein1g%DailyValue:VitaminA15%;VitaminC8%;Calcium4%;Iron6%;FolicAcid2%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:2Fruit,2OtherCarbohydrateCarbohydrateChoices:4
{Q&A}WhydoIhavediarrhea?Dr.Ghosh:Radiationandchemotherapyarecommoncausesofdiarrhea.Anddiarrheacausesanexcesslossoffluidsandnutrients.Therearemedicationsavailabletotreatdiarrhea,butherearesomethingstotryonyourown:•Trysportsdrinks,brothsorPedialyte®toreplenishlostfluidandelectrolytes.Avoidtea,coffeeandprunejuice.•TakeavitaminandmineralsupplementthatincludesvitaminsA,B12,EandK,aswellasfolicacid.•Eatfrequent,smallmealsthatarelowinfatandhighincarbohydratesandprotein.•Avoidmilkandmilk-basedfoodsbecausethesugarinmilkcanstimulatediarrhea.•Eatapplesauce.•Asdiarrheaends,addthesefoodstoyourdiet:rice,noodles,potatoes,whitebread,yogurt,cottagecheese,hotwheatcereal,eggs,creamypeanutbutter,cannedpeeledfruit,well-cookedvegetables,skinlesschickenorturkey,leanbeefandfish.•Slowlyaddsmallamountsoffiberfromfruitsandgrains.
MilkandRice“Soup”PrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:35Minutes|4servings1cupuncookedregularlong-grainrice
2cupswater
2bananas21⁄2cupsfat-free(skim)milk
2tablespoonssugar
1In2-quartsaucepan,heatriceandwatertoboiling.Reduceheattolow;coverandsimmerabout15minutesoruntilwaterisabsorbedandriceistender.Letstandabout10minutesoruntilcoolenoughtoeat,orrefrigerate.
2Inmediumbowl,completelymashbananas.Stirincookedrice,milkandsugar.Serveimmediately.Coverandrefrigerateanyremainingsoup.
“Thissoupisgreatforbreakfastorjustaboutanytime.Inormallyrecommendavoidingmilkfordiarrhea,butinthisrecipethemilkisaddedtobananasandrice,whichmakesitaneffectiveremedyfordiarrhea.”—Dr.GhoshHighincalciumandfolicacid;goodsourceofpotassium
1Serving:Calories310(CaloriesfromFat5);TotalFat0.5g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium70mg;Potassium500mg;TotalCarbohydrate67g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein9g%DailyValue:VitaminA8%;VitaminC4%;Calcium20%;Iron10%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1⁄2Fruit,2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2SkimMilkCarbohydrateChoices:41⁄2
{Q&A}
HowcanIeatwithmouthsores?Dr.Ghosh:Mouthsorescanbeatroublesomesideeffectofchemotherapyorradiationtherapyandusuallyoccurafewdaysaftertreatment.Theinsideofthemouthcanbecomerawandulcerated,makingeatingandswallowingdifficult.Ifpainfrommouthsoresbecomesunbearable,discusswithyourdoctorbecausetherearemedicationsthatmayhelp.YoumayalsotryoraltopicalpainmedicationssuchasOrabase®.Rinseyourmouthaftermealsandatbedtimewith8ounceswarmwatermixedwith1teaspoonsalt;brushteethwithasofttoothbrushatleasttwiceaday.Besuretodiscussyourmouthsoreswithyourdoctorandtrythefollowingsuggestions:•Omithard,rough-texturedorirritatingfoods.•Drinknutritionalenergybeverages,suchasCarnation®InstantBreakfastEssentials™drink,Boost®,orEnsure®.•Avoidspicyorpepperyfoods.•Avoidcitrusfoodssuchastomatoes,oranges,grapefruitandlemonsbecauseoftheirhighacidcontent.•Eatsmall,high-calorie,high-proteinmealsfrequently.•Eatonlyroom-temperaturefoods,nothotorcoldfoods.•Pourliquidsoverfoodstosoftenthem(milkovertoast,forexample).•Usebuttermilkasamouthwashtosootheirritations.•Eatsoft,easy-to-swallowfoods:shakes;bananas;applesauce;watermelonandothersoftfruits;yogurt;cottagecheese;mashedpotatoes;pasta;noodles;custard;puddings;gelatins;scrambledeggs;oatmealorothercookedcereals;mashedsweetpotatoes,peasorcarrots;pureedmeats.
•Useastrawtodrinkliquids.
CreamySeafoodRisottoPrepTime:30Minutes|StarttoFinish:30Minutes|6servings
2tablespoonsoliveorvegetableoil8ozuncookedmediumshrimp(thawediffrozen),peeled,deveined1can(14.5oz)wholetomatoes,undrained1⁄4cupwholemilk1⁄4cupbutterormargarine
1smallonion,chopped(1⁄4cup)
2cupsuncookedArboriorice1cupdrywhitewine,waterorchickenbroth1⁄4teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoongroundredpepper(cayenne),ifdesired
4cupschickenbroth2tablespoonschoppedfresharugulaorspinach1⁄2cupgratedParmesancheese
1In12-inchskillet,heatoilovermediumheat.Addshrimp;cook2to3minutes,stirringfrequently,untilshrimparepinkandfirm.
2Infoodprocessororblender,placeshrimp,tomatoesandmilk.Cover;processabout1minuteoruntilsmooth.(Ifyouareuptochewingtheshrimp,leavethemwholeandblendjustthetomatoesandmilktogetherinfoodprocessor.)3In3-quartsaucepan,meltbutterovermediumheat.Addonion;cookabout5minutes,stirringoccasionally,untiltender.Stirinrice.Cookabout5minutes,stirringfrequently,untiledgesofricekernelsaretranslucent.Stirinwine,saltandredpepper.Heattoboiling.Reduceheat;simmeruncovered10minutes,stirring
occasionally.4Stirinbroth.Cookoverlowheat12to14minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilliquidisabsorbed.
5Stirinshrimp-tomatomixtureandarugula.Cook3minutes.Stirincheese.Serveimmediately.
“Trythissoft,easy-on-your-mouthrisotto.It’sanItalianstapleandisagreatsourceofmanynutrients,likeiron,folicacidandpotassium.”—Dr.GhoshHighinironandfolicacid
1Serving:Calories450(CaloriesfromFat160);TotalFat18g(SaturatedFat8g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol80mg;Sodium1440mg;Potassium370mg;TotalCarbohydrate52g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein18g%DailyValue:VitaminA8%;VitaminC6%;Calcium15%;Iron30%;FolicAcid4%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:3Starch,1Vegetable,1⁄2VeryLeanMeat,1⁄2LeanMeat,3FatCarbohydrateChoices:31⁄2
{Q&A}HowcomeI’mnothungry?Dr.Ghosh:Lossofappetiteduringcancertreatmentisduetomanyfactorsthatincludeyourtypeoftreatmentorlevelofstress.Treatappetitelossbymanagingyoursymptoms(pain,nauseaordiarrhea)anddiscussinganythingthat’sbotheringyouwithyourdoctor,nurse,dietitian,memberoftheclergy,
trustedfriendorfamilymemberormentalhealthprofessional.Also,keeptrackofthefoods,people,thingsorplacesthatstimulateyourappetite.Yourdoctorcanprescribemedicationsthatcanimproveappetite,buttrythesesuggestionstoovercomelackofhungerfirst:•Eatsmall,frequentmeals.•Choosefoodshighinproteinandcalories,suchasshakes,custardsandnutritionalbeverages(Boost®orCarnation®InstantBreakfastEssentials™drinks).•Ifyoucraveaparticularfood,eatit.•Eatwheneveryou’rehungry,nomatterwhattimeofday.•Drinkplentyofliquids;eighttotenglassesdailyarerecommended.•Makemealsandyoureatingenvironmentattractivebyplayingsoftmusicanddimmingthelights.•Keepeasysnacksonhandtoenjoyoften,evenatbedtime.It’simportanttoeatwheneveryoufeeluptoit.Goodchoicesarecheeseandcrackers,pudding,yogurt,fruit,raisins,muffinsandotherbreads,cereal,nutsandpopcorn.
CrunchyFruitSnackMixPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour|10servings(about3⁄4cupeach)4cupsTotal®RaisinBrancereal1⁄3cupslicedalmonds
1bag(8oz)driedmixedfruit(11⁄2cups),cutinto1⁄2-inchpieces1⁄4cuppackedbrownsugar2tablespoonsbutterormargarine2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon
1teaspoongroundginger
1Heatovento300°F.Inlargebowl,placecereal,almondsandfruit;setaside.
2In1-quartsaucepan,heatbrownsugarandbutteroverlowheat,stirringoccasionally,untilbutterismelted.Stirincinnamonandginger.Pourovercerealmixture;tossuntilevenlycoated.Spreadinungreased15x10x1-inchpan.
3Bake15minutes,stirringtwice.Spreadonwaxedpaper.Coolabout30minutes.Storeintightlycoveredcontaineratroomtemperature.
“Keepthiseasycerealsnackmixthat’sloadedwithnutsanddriedfruitonhand.Munchonsmallamountsoften,evenifyou’renotfeelingtoohungry.”—Dr.GhoshHighinironandfolicacid;goodsourceoffiber
1Serving:Calories200(CaloriesfromFat40);TotalFat4.5g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol5mg;Sodium120mg;Potassium340mg;TotalCarbohydrate38g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein2g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC0%;Calcium45%;Iron45%;FolicAcid40%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2Fruit,11⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:21⁄2
{Q&A}WhydoIhavesomuchheartburn?Dr.Ghosh:Heartburncanbeacomplicationofradiation
therapy,surgery,chemotherapyandexcessivestress.Heartburncausessymptomsofnausea,vomiting,pain,lossofappetite,bloating,acidrefluxandbelching.Yourdoctorcanprescribeantibiotics,antacidsandmedicationsthatmaylessenyoursymptoms.Youcantryconsumingmilk,yogurtorriceforsomerelief,orfollowthelistofsuggestionsbelow:•Avoidlargemeals,andrefrainfromlyingdownaftermeals.•Avoideatingwithinthreehoursofretiring.•Nocigarettesmokingoralcoholicbeverages.•Nocaffeine-containingfoodsorbeverages.•Nospices,especiallyblackandredpeppers.•Nocitrusfruits,juicesorsoftdrinks.•Avoidpeppermint,chocolateandhigh-fatfoods(friedorgreasyitems).
Lentil-RiceCasserolePrepTime:30Minutes|StarttoFinish:35Minutes|6servings
1tablespoonvegetableoil1smallonion,chopped(1⁄4cup)1teaspoongratedgingerroot
1cupuncookedregularlong-grainrice1cupdriedredlentils(8oz),sorted,rinsed6cupsboilingwater1tablespoongroundturmeric1teaspoonsalt2tablespoonssafflowerorvegetableoil2teaspoonswholeallspice1driedchile1driedbayleaf
1teaspoonsugar3tablespoonsbutterormargarine,cutup
1In2-quartsaucepan,heatvegetableoilovermedium-highheat.Addonionandgingerroot;cook2to3minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilonioniscrisp-tender.Stirinriceandlentils.Cookabout3minutes,stirringfrequently,untilriceisbrowned.
2Reduceheattomedium.Graduallystirinboilingwater.Stirinturmericandsalt.Cover;simmer15to20minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilriceandlentilsaretender.
3In12-inchskillet,heatsaffloweroilovermedium-highheat.Addallspice,chileandbayleaf;heat1to2minutes,stirringfrequently,until
allspicepops.Stirinriceandlentilmixture.Stirinsugar.Cookabout5minuteslongeroruntilheated.
4Justbeforeserving,stirinbutter.Servecasserolewithchileandbayleafleftin,butdonoteat.
“TheMilkandRice‘Soup’canbehelpfulforheartburn.OrtrythisancientIndianrecipetohelplessenstomachdiscomfort.Ifspicyfoodsarebothersome,reducetheamountofonion,allspiceanddriedchili,oromitthemaltogether.”—Dr.GhoshHighinironandfolicacid;excellentsourceoffiber
1Serving:Calories360(CaloriesfromFat120);TotalFat14g(SaturatedFat4.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol15mg;Sodium450mg;Potassium480mg;TotalCarbohydrate48g(DietaryFiber6g);Protein11g%DailyValue:VitaminA15%;VitaminC2%;Calcium4%;Iron25%;FolicAcid45%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:3Starch,1Vegetable,21⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
{Q&A}WhydoesithurtwhenIswallow?Dr.Ghosh:Havingdifficultyswallowingfoodscansometimesfeellikefoodsarestickinginyourthroat.Ifyouexperiencepainordifficultyswallowing,followthesedietarymodifications:•Choosesoftorsemisolidfoodsbecausetheyareeasiertoswallow.•Thickenliquidswithcornstarchorpowderedmilksotheygodowneasier.Eatmashedpotatoesorpeas.•Eatsmall,frequentmealsatroomtemperature.•Avoidspicy,acidicorhard,coarsefoods.•Situpandconcentrateoncoordinatingyourbreathingandswallowing.Allowonetotwominutesbetweeneachbite.•Avoidtalkingwhilechewingandswallowing.
RoastedGarlicMashedPotatoesPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:40Minutes|5servings
1bulbgarlic6mediumredorwhitepotatoes(2lb)1mediumdark-orangesweetpotatooryam1⁄3to1⁄2cupmilk1⁄4cupbutterormargarine,softened1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper
1Heatovento350°F.Peelpaper-likeskinfromgarlicbulb,leavingjustenoughtoholdclovesofgarlictogether.Cut1⁄4-inchslicefromtopofbulbtoexposecloves.Placecutsideupon12-inchsquareoffoil;wrapsecurelyinfoil.Placeinpieplateorshallowbakingpan.Bakeabout30minutesoruntilgarlicistenderwhenpiercedwithtoothpickorfork.Letstanduntilcoolenoughtohandle.
2Meanwhile,in3-quartsaucepan,placeredpotatoesandsweetpotato.Addenoughwatertocoverpotatoes.Heattoboiling.Reduceheat;coverandsimmer20to25minutesoruntiltender.Drain.
3Peelsweetpotato;ifdesired,leaveskinsonredpotatoesorpeel.Gentlysqueezesoftgarlicoutofclovesintopotatoes.Mashpotatoesandgarlicinsaucepanuntilnolumpsremain.
4Addmilkinsmallamounts,mashingaftereachaddition.Addbutter,saltandpepper.Mashvigorouslyuntillightandfluffy.(Ifrunninglowonenergy,blendallingredientsinafoodprocessor.)“Easytoeat,thesetastypotatoesgodowneasily,evenwhenchewingandswallowingbecomeachore.Ifgarlicbothersyou,omititfromtherecipe.”—Dr.GhoshHighinpotassiumandexcellentsourceoffiber
1Serving:Calories320(CaloriesfromFat90);TotalFat10g(SaturatedFat6g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol25mg;Sodium330mg;Potassium1490mg;TotalCarbohydrate52g(DietaryFiber6g);Protein5g%DailyValue:VitaminA100%;VitaminC30%;Calcium10%;Iron25%;Folic
Acid4%;Magnesium20%Exchanges:21⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,3Vegetable,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:31⁄2
KeytoCommonSideEffectsDuringtreatment,thefourmostcommonsideeffectsexperiencedarenausea,mouthsores,constipationanddiarrhea.Listedbelowaretherecipesinthiscookbookthataremosthelpfulforsoothingeachofthesesideeffects.Ifthereisaparticularingredientinanyoftherecipesthatisbothersometoyou,justleaveitout.
Nausea•BlueberryBrunchCake•CantaloupeandChickenSalad•ChickenSoupwithHomemadeNoodles•Cinnamon-RaisinSnackMix•Citrus-PeachSmoothie•CranberryHerbalTeaGranita•CreamyCaramelDipwithFruit•EasyBrownBread•EasyLemonBars•Extra-EasyBakedZiti•FreshSalsa•FreshSpinachandNewPotatoFrittata•FruitParfaits•GrilledMarinatedVegetables•LayeredChickenSalad•MacaroniPasta“Soup”•Orange-PineappleFruitSalad•Oven-FriedPotatoWedges•Raspberry-BananaGelatinDessert•RefreshingLemon-LimeDrink•RoastedVegetableDip•Rosalie’sOrangeButterCookies•Sugar’nSpiceGreenTea
MouthSores•AcornSquashandAppleSoup•BakedCustard•Beef-BarleyStew•Beef-VegetableSoup•Berry-BananaSmoothie•BlueberryBreakfastBake•ChaiTea•CheesyVegetableSoup•ChickenSoupwithHomemadeNoodles•CinnamonApples•CranberryHerbalTeaGranita•CreamofBroccoliSoup•CreamySeafoodRisotto•EasyCreamedVegetables•EasyLemonBars•MacaroniPasta“Soup”•MashedPotatoes•MilkandRice“Soup”•Orange-CreamFrosty•PoachedEggsinMilk•Raspberry-BananaGelatinDessert•RicePudding•RoastedGarlicMashedPotatoes•Sugar’nSpiceGreenTea•Watermelon-Kiwi-BananaSmoothie
Diarrhea•BakingPowderBiscuits•BananaBread•BlueberryBrunchCake•CaramelizedPorkSlices•CountryFruitCobbler
•CrabScrambleCasserole•CreamyCaramelDipwithFruit•DijonChicken•EasyBrownBread•EasySalmonSpread•GingerbreadwithBrownSugarMeringue•HotFruitCompote•HotTurkeySandwiches•LemonyFishoverVegetablesandRice•MacaroniPasta“Soup”•Make-AheadWaffleswithPeanutButterSpread•MilkandRice“Soup”•Orange-PineappleSmoothie•PotatoPancakeswithCinnamonApples•PumpkinDropCookies•Raspberry-BananaGelatinDessert•RicePudding•Rosalie’sOrangeButterCookies•SpaghettiandMeatSquares•TropicalPancakes•WildRiceStuffing
Constipation•BarleyandAsparagus•Beef-BarleyStew•BeefFajitaBowls•BeefandBeanDinner•Berry-BananaSmoothie•BulgurPilaf•ChoppedVegetableandCrabmeatSalad•CornandBlackBeanSalad•CreamyQuinoaPrimavera•CrispyBakedFishwithTropicalFruitSalsa
•Crowd-SizeMinestrone•EasyChickenNuggets•FiestaTacoSalad•GrilledMarinatedVegetables•HotFruitCompote•LayeredBeefandVegetableDinner•Lentil-RiceCasserole•MashedPotatoes•MediterraneanCouscousandBeans•RoastedGarlicMashedPotatoes•SavoryBlack-EyedPeaswithBacon•SouthwesternPorkSalad•Spaghettiand“Meatballs”•WhiteTurkeyChili
2Energy-BoostingBreakfasts
CountryEggsinTortillaCupsCheesyHamandAsparagusBakeBlueberryBreakfastBakePoachedEggsinMilkHome-StyleOatmealwithRaisinsCheeseGritsCinnamon-RaisinSnackMixFruitParfaitsBananaBreadEasyBrownBreadRise’nShineMuffinswithCreamyOrangeGlazeStreusel-ToppedFruitBrunchCakeBlueberryBrunchCakeBakingPowderBiscuitsTropicalPancakesCheesyPearOvenPancakePotatoPancakeswithCinnamonApplesBakedFrenchToastwithStrawberry-RhubarbSauceMake-AheadWaffleswithPeanutButterSpread
CountryEggsinTortillaCupsPrepTime:25Minutes|StarttoFinish:25Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshTheeggsandpotatoesaregoodsourcesofiron.Tryeatinganorange,kiwifruitorotherfoodhighinvitaminCwiththisrecipetohelpyoumoreeasilyabsorbtheiron.4flourtortillas(6inch)Cookingspray
4eggs1⁄4cupmilk1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonbutterormargarine3cupsfrozenshreddedhashbrownpotatoes(from32-ozbag)1⁄4cupchoppedgreenbellpepper1⁄4cupshreddedCheddarcheese(1oz)Sourcream,ifdesiredSalsa,ifdesired
1Heatovento400°F.Turn4(6-oz)custardcupsupsidedownontocookiesheet.Tomaketortillasmorepliable,warmasdirectedonpackage.Spraybothsidesofeachtortillalightlywithcookingspray.Placetortillaovereachcup,gentlypressingedgestowardcup.Bake8to10minutesoruntillightgoldenbrown.
2Meanwhile,insmallbowl,beateggs,milkandsaltwithforkorwhiskuntilwellmixed;setaside.In10-inchnonstickskillet,meltbutterovermedium-highheat.Addpotatoesandbellpepper;cook6to8minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilpotatoesarelightgoldenbrown.Reduceheattomedium.Pushpotatoestoonesideofskillet;carefullypoureggsintoopensideofskillet.Cookabout3minutes,stirringoccasionally,untileggsarealmostset.Sprinklewithcheese;coverandletstand1minute
oruntilcheesemelts.3Removetortillasfromcups;placeuprightonservingplates.Spoon1⁄4eachofthepotatoesandeggsintoeachtortillacup.Servewithsourcreamandsalsa.
“WhenIhavemouthsores,Iusechoppedlow-acidtomatoesandnogreenpeppers.WhenIdon’thavemouthsores,Ieatsalsabecausethat’swhatmakestheseeggstaste‘normal.’”—AnneR.
Highincalcium;goodsourceoffiberandiron1Serving:Calories350(CaloriesfromFat140);TotalFat16g(SaturatedFat8g,TransFat0.5g);Cholesterol190mg;Sodium480mg;Potassium490mg;TotalCarbohydrate36g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein15g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC15%;Calcium20%;Iron10%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:21⁄2Starch,1Medium-FatMeat,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:21⁄2
CheesyHamandAsparagusBakePrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:50Minutes|8servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshLoadedwithcalciumfromthecheeseandmilk,thisrecipeoffersimportantbenefitsforcancerhealing.Calciumalsohelpstopreventosteoporosis,thebrittlebonediseasethatoftenaffectsusasweage.11⁄2cupschoppedfullycookedham
1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)1⁄4cupchoppedbellpepper1box(9oz)frozenasparaguscutsorcutbroccoli8eggsor2cupsfat-freeeggproduct2cupsmilk
1cupall-purposeflour1⁄4cupgratedParmesancheese1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄2teaspoonpepper1⁄2teaspoondriedtarragonleaves1cupshreddedCheddarcheese(4oz)
1Heatovento425°F.Generouslyspraybottomandsidesof13x9-inch(3-quart)glassbakingdishwithcookingspray.Sprinkleham,onion,bellpepperandasparagusintobakingdish.
2Inmediumbowl,beateggs,milk,flour,Parmesancheese,salt,pepperandtarragonwithforkorwhiskuntilsmooth;pouroverhammixture.
3Bakeabout20minutesoruntilknifeinsertedincentercomesoutclean.SprinklewithCheddarcheese.Bake3to5minuteslongeroruntilcheeseismelted.Letstand5minutesbeforecutting.
Highincalciumandfolicacid;lowfiber1Serving:Calories290(CaloriesfromFat130);TotalFat15g(SaturatedFat7g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol250mg;Sodium760mg;Potassium370mg;TotalCarbohydrate18g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein21g%DailyValue:VitaminA20%;VitaminC10%;Calcium25%;Iron10%;Folic
Acid25%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:1Starch,1⁄2Vegetable,1LeanMeat,1Medium-FatMeat,1⁄2High-FatMeat,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
“Isautégreenpeppersandonionsinbutterbeforeaddingthemtorecipes.Thishelpsminimizetheacidandmakesthemlessbothersomeforbothmouthsoresandgasintheintestine.”—AnneR.
BlueberryBreakfastBakePrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:9Hours10Minutes|8servings
NotefromDr.GhoshForatastysourceofvitaminA,youcan’tbeatthisbreakfast.VitaminAisvitalforpropereyesightandhealthyhairandskin.8sliceswhitebread,cutinto1-inchpieces(6cups)
1package(8oz)reduced-fatcreamcheese(Neufchâtel),chilled,cutinto1⁄2-inchpieces1cupfreshorfrozen(thawedanddrained)blueberries8eggsor2cupsfat-freeeggproduct
11⁄2cupsmilk
1cupblueberrysyrup
1Spraybottomandsidesof11x7-inch(2-quart)glassbakingdishwithcookingspray.Spreadhalfofthebreadpiecesevenlyinbakingdish.Topwithcreamcheese.Sprinklewithblueberries.Spreadremainingbreadoverblueberries.
2Inmediumbowl,beateggsandmilkwithforkorwhiskuntilblended;pouroverbread.Covertightlywithfoil;refrigerateatleast8hoursbutnolongerthan24hours.
3Heatovento350°F.Bakecovered30minutes.Uncover;bake25to30minuteslongeroruntiltopispuffedandcenterisset.Servewithblueberrysyrup.
“Berriestaste‘normal’evenwiththecommonmetallictasteduringmanychemotherapytreatments.IlovefoodthatIcancook—orhavesomeoneelsecookforme—andthenreheatinthemicrowaveinsingleservingsforquick,low-odormeals.Thisdishfillsthebillperfectly.”—AnneR.
Lowfiber1Serving:Calories360(CaloriesfromFat120);TotalFat14g(SaturatedFat6g,TransFat0g);
Cholesterol235mg;Sodium360mg;Potassium220mg;TotalCarbohydrate46g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein12g%DailyValue:VitaminA15%;VitaminC0%;Calcium15%;Iron10%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:1Starch,2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2LeanMeat,1Medium-FatMeat,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
PoachedEggsinMilkPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:15Minutes|2servings
FoodforThoughtAnimportantsourceofcaloriesandprotein,eggsandeggyolksaregreatassandwichspreadsandinsalads,dressingsandcasseroles.11⁄2cupsmilk4eggs
4slicesbread1to2tablespoonsbutterormargarine
1In8-inchskillet,heatmilktoboilingovermedium-highheat.Reduceheatsomilkissimmering.
2Breakeacheggintocustardcuporsaucer.Carefullyslipeggintomilk.Cookabout5minutesoruntilwhitesandyolksarefirmandnotrunny.
3Meanwhile,lightlytoastbread.Spreadbutterontoast;breakintobite-sizepiecesintoindividualbowls.Usingslottedspoon,removeeggsfrommilkandplaceontoast.Pourmilkovertoasttosoften.
“Tokeeponkeepingon,Ihadtoactlikeawellperson.EvenwhenIdidn’tfeellikeit,Igotoutofbed,showered,gotdressed,andsmiled.Eatingsoftfoods,likethesepoachedeggs,wasabigcomfort,andithelpedwhenmymouthwassosorefromchemo.”—CarolN.SharesHerRecipe
Highincalcium,vitaminCandfolicacid;lowfiber1Serving:Calories480(CaloriesfromFat250);TotalFat27g(SaturatedFat13g,TransFat1g);Cholesterol470mg;Sodium620mg;Potassium450mg;TotalCarbohydrate35g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein22g%DailyValue:VitaminA25%;VitaminC0%;Calcium35%;Iron15%;FolicAcid25%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:1Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1Low-FatMilk,11⁄2Medium-FatMeat,3FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
Home-StyleOatmealwithRaisinsPrepTime:5Minutes|StarttoFinish:10Minutes|1serving
ANotefromDr.GhoshTomakethiscomfortfoodlowresidue,prepareoatmealwithwaterandleaveouttheraisins.Sprinklingitwithalittlebrownsugarandadashofgroundcinnamonbooststheflavorlevel.3⁄4cupmilkorwater1⁄3cupold-fashionedoats1⁄3cupraisins1⁄4cupmilk,ifdesired
1Inlargemicrowavablebowlor4-cupmicrowavablemeasuringcup,mix3⁄4cupmilkandtheoats.MicrowaveuncoveredonHighabout3minutesoruntilboiling.
2Stirinraisinsandupto1⁄4cupmilkuntildesiredconsistency.Letstandabout5minutesoruntilcoolenoughtoeat.
“Ifoundoatmeal,inanyform,tobesoverycomfortingduringmytreatment.Sometimes,Iatejustplainoatmealseveraltimesaday.WhenIcouldn’thavemilk,Icookedtheoatmealwithwater,andtheeasiestwaytocookitwasinthemicrowave.”—SusanS.
Highinpotassiumandcalcium;goodsourceoffiberandmagnesium1Serving:Calories350(CaloriesfromFat50);TotalFat6g(SaturatedFat2.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol15mg;Sodium80mg;Potassium730mg;TotalCarbohydrate65g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein11g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC0%;Calcium25%;Iron10%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium20%Exchanges:2Starch,1⁄2Fruit,11⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2Low-FatMilk,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:4
CheeseGritsPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour10Minutes|8servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshTaketimetocelebratetreatmentmilestones.Prepareanicedinner,ifyouareuptoit,meetfriendsorfamilyatafavoriterestaurantororderacaketocelebrateonceinawhile!Thiswillhelpliftyourspirits.2cupsmilk
2cupswater1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper
1cupuncookedquick-cookingcorngrits11⁄2cupsshreddedCheddarcheese(6oz)2mediumgreenonions,sliced(2tablespoons)2eggs,slightlybeaten
1tablespoonbutterormargarine1⁄4teaspoonpaprika
1Heatovento350°F.Spray11⁄2-quartcasserolewithcookingspray.In2-quartsaucepan,heatmilk,water,saltandpeppertoboiling.Graduallyaddgrits,stirringconstantly.Reduceheat;simmeruncoveredabout5minutes,stirringfrequently,untilthickened.Stirincheeseandonions.
2Stir1cupofthegritsmixtureintoeggs,thenstirbackintoremaininggritsinsaucepan.Pourintocasserole.Cutbutterintosmallpieces;sprinkleovergrits.Sprinklewithpaprika.
3Bakeuncovered35to40minutesoruntilset.Letstand10minutesbeforeserving.
“FlavorfulcomfortfoodslikethesecheesegritswerealifesaverformeondayswhenIwasfeelingawful.WhenIwantedmoreflavor,Iaddedadashofcayennepepperorredpepperflakes,andservedthesegritswithsalsaforarealflavorkick.”—SusanS.
Highincalcium;lowfiber1Serving:Calories220(CaloriesfromFat100);TotalFat11g(SaturatedFat6g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol85mg;Sodium340mg;Potassium160mg;TotalCarbohydrate19g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein11g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC0%;Calcium20%;Iron6%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:1Starch,1High-FatMeat,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
Cinnamon-RaisinSnackMixPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:10Minutes|10servings(1⁄2cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshFortifiedready-to-eatcereal,suchasChex®,providesagoodsourceoffolicacid,anutrientnecessaryforallcellstofunctionproperly.Folicacidalsohelpstopreventcertainbirthdefects.1⁄4cupsugar
1teaspoongroundcinnamon1⁄4cupbutterormargarine
11⁄2cupsCornChex®cereal
11⁄2cupsRiceChex®cereal
11⁄2cupsWheatChex®cereal1⁄2cupraisins,sweeteneddriedcranberriesordriedcherries
1Insmallbowl,mixsugarandcinnamon;setaside.2Inlargemicrowavablebowl,microwavebutteruncoveredonHighabout40secondsoruntilmelted.Stirincerealsuntilevenlycoated.Microwaveuncovered2minutes,stirringafter1minute.
3Sprinklehalfofthesugarmixtureevenlyovercereals;stir.Sprinklewithremainingsugarmixture;stir.Microwaveuncovered1minute.Stirinraisins.Spreadonpapertowelstocool.
“Thismixwassoeasytomakeinmymicrowave,andwhenIusedthedriedcranberries,thecolorwaspretty.IkeptthissnackonhandtomunchonwheneverIfeltlikehavingsomethingcrunchy.”—SusanS.
Highiniron;goodsourceoffolicacid1Serving:Calories140(CaloriesfromFat45);TotalFat5g(SaturatedFat2.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol10mg;Sodium180mg;Potassium95mg;TotalCarbohydrate24g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein2g%DailyValue:VitaminA8%;VitaminC2%;Calcium6%;Iron25%;FolicAcid30%;
Magnesium2%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:11⁄2
FruitParfaitsPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:10Minutes|2servings
FoodforThoughtPackedwithvitaminC,potassiumandcalcium,thisfruitandyogurtcombinationcan’tbebeatfornutritionalbenefitsgearedtowardcancerhealing!1⁄2cupchoppedcantaloupe1⁄2cupchoppedstrawberries1⁄2cupchoppedhoneydewmelonorkiwifruit1⁄2banana,sliced
1cupvanillalow-fatyogurt2tablespoonsslicedalmonds,toasted*
1In2gobletsorparfaitglasses,alternatelayersoffruitandyogurt,beginningandendingwithfruit.
2Topwithalmonds.*Totoastnuts,bakeuncoveredinungreasedshallowpanin350°Fovenabout10minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilgoldenbrown.
“This‘treat’tastesgreatandiseasytoeat.Evenwithextremelybadmouthsores,Icaneatthisbyskippingthestrawberriesandalmonds,whichdon’tfeelgoodifyourmouthisraw.Itisalsoquicktofixandhasverylittleodor,whichisimportantifyouhavenausea.”—AnneR.
Highincalcium,potassium,vitaminCandfolicacid;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories220(CaloriesfromFat45);TotalFat4.5g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol5mg;Sodium95mg;Potassium680mg;TotalCarbohydrate35g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein8g%DailyValue:VitaminA30%;VitaminC80%;Calcium25%;Iron4%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:1Starch,1Fruit,1⁄2Low-FatMilk,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
BananaBreadPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:3Hours30Minutes|1loaf(24slices)
ANotefromDr.GhoshYoumayhaveheardoftheBRATdiet.Bananas,theBinBRAT,areagoodfoodsourceofnutrientswhenseverediarrheaisaproblem.Rice,applesauceandtoastmakeuptherestoftheacronym.
3veryripemediumbananas11⁄4cupssugar1⁄2cupbutterormargarine,softened
2eggs1⁄2cupbuttermilk
1teaspoonvanilla21⁄2cupsall-purposeflour1teaspoonbakingsoda
1teaspoonsalt1cupchoppednuts,ifdesired
1Moveovenracktolowpositionsotopsofpanswillbeincenterofoven.Heatovento350°F.Spraybottomonlyof2(8x4-inch)loafpanswithcookingspray.Inmediumbowl,mashbananaswithpotatomasher
orforktomeasure11⁄2cups.
2Inlargebowl,stirtogethersugarandbutter.Stirineggsuntilwellmixed.Stirinbananas,buttermilkandvanillauntilsmooth.Stirinflour,bakingsodaandsaltjustuntilmoistened.Stirinnuts.Dividebatterevenlybetweenpans.
3Bake1houroruntilgoldenbrownandtoothpickinsertedincentercomesoutclean.Coolinpan10minutes.
4Runknifealongsidesofpantoloosenbread;removebreadfrompantocoolingrack.Coolcompletely,about2hours,beforeslicing.
“IlearnedtobecarefulwhenIbakedwearingmywig!Ididn’tknowthathotaircanburnthehair.Ifoundthebestthingtodoisopentheovendoor,standtothesideandletoutsomeoftheheatfirst.”—PattyN.SharesherRecipe
“Saveyourveryripebananasinthefreezeruntilyou’rereadytomakethisrecipe.Thawandmash,usingalltheliquid.”—PattyN.
Lowfiber;lowresidue1Slice:Calories150(CaloriesfromFat40);TotalFat4.5g(SaturatedFat2.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol30mg;Sodium190mg;Potassium85mg;TotalCarbohydrate24g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein2g%DailyValue:VitaminA4%;VitaminC0%;Calcium0%;Iron4%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium2%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:11⁄2
EasyBrownBreadPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:2Hours50Minutes|2loaves(24sliceseach)
FoodforThoughtJump-startyourdaybyeatingbreakfast.Studiesshowthatpeoplewhoeatbreakfastgetaheadstartontheirdailynutritiongoalsandarebetterpreparedtofacethechallengesoftheday.2cupsgrahamcrackercrumbs(about26squares)
13⁄4cupsall-purposeflour
2teaspoonsbakingsoda1⁄2teaspoonsalt1cupchoppedprunes,datesorraisins3⁄4cupfull-flavormolasses1⁄3cupvegetableoil2eggs
2cupsbuttermilk
1Heatovento375°F.Spraybottomsonlyof2(9x5-inch)or3(8x4-inch)loafpanswithcookingspray.
2Inlargebowl,mixcrackercrumbs,flour,bakingsoda,saltandprunes;setaside.Inmediumbowl,mixmolasses,oilandeggs;stirinbuttermilk.Stirmolassesmixtureintocrackermixtureuntilblended.Dividebatterevenlyintopans.
3Bake30to35minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedincentercomesoutclean.Coolinpans5minutes.Loosensidesofloavesfrompans;removefrompanstocoolingrack.Coolcompletely,about2hours,
beforeslicing.
“IlikethisrecipebecauseitusessomanyoftheyummyfoodsIkeepinmykitchen.OnceIcrushedthegrahamcrackers,itwenttogetherinnotime.IbakedthisbreadandkeptitonhandforanytimethatIwasevenalittlebithungry.Itfreezesverywell!”—TheresaH.
Lowfiber1Slice:Calories80(CaloriesfromFat20);TotalFat2.5g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol10mg;Sodium110mg;Potassium135mg;TotalCarbohydrate13g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein1g%DailyValue:VitaminA0%;VitaminC0%;Calcium4%;Iron4%;FolicAcid2%;Magnesium4%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
Rise’nShineMuffinswithCreamyOrangeGlazePrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:35Minutes|12muffins
ANotefromDr.GhoshGrainssupplyfiber,anutrientlackinginthedietsofmostAmericans.Dailyfiberkeepsfoodsmovingthroughyourintestinaltractandcanhelplessenconstipation.MUFFINS2⁄3cuporangejuice1⁄3cuphoney2tablespoonsvegetableoil
1egg11⁄2cupsOriginalBisquick®mix1cupFiberOne®cereal,crushed1⁄2teaspoonbakingsoda1⁄2cupplus2tablespoonssaltedsunflowernuts,toastedCREAMYORANGESPREAD1package(3oz)reduced-fatcreamcheese(Neufchâtel),softened
2tablespoonsorangemarmalade
1Heatovento400°F.Spraybottomsonlyof12regular-sizemuffincupswithcookingsprayorlinewithpaperbakingcups.Inmediumbowl,mixorangejuice,honey,oilandegg.
2Inlargebowl,stirtogetherBisquickmix,cereal,bakingsodaand1⁄2cupofthenuts.Stirorangejuicemixtureintocerealmixturejustuntilmoistened.Spoonbatterevenlyintomuffincups.Sprinklewithremainingnuts.
3Bakeabout20minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Immediatelyremovefrom
pan.4Insmallbowl,mixcreamcheeseandmarmaladeuntilwellblended.Servemuffinswithspread.
“Paindrugs,especiallymorphine,andsomechemoscanmakeapersonconstipated.Thesemuffinsareareallyeasywaytograbaquickbreakfastandhelpwithconstipation.Theorangeglazemakesthemuffinstastegoodevenwiththemetallictastethat’scommonaftersomechemotherapytreatments.”—AnneR.
Goodsourceoffiberandiron1Muffin:Calories220(CaloriesfromFat90);TotalFat10g(SaturatedFat2.5g,TransFat0.5g);Cholesterol25mg;Sodium330mg;Potassium125mg;TotalCarbohydrate27g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein4g%DailyValue:VitaminA2%;VitaminC6%;Calcium4%;Iron8%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium4%Exchanges:1Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
Streusel-ToppedFruitBrunchCakePrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour|12servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshDidyouknowthatbreakfastcereals,likeChex®,areagreatsourceofiron?Weneedironforproperoxygentransferinourbloodtokeepushealthy.CAKE2cupsWheatChex®orMulti-BranChex®cereal
11⁄2cupsorangejuice1⁄4cupcanolaoil1egg,slightlybeaten2smallbananas,thinlysliced
1cupall-purposeflour1⁄2cupwholewheatflour3⁄4cupgranulatedsugar1⁄2cupraisins,ifdesired1teaspoonbakingsoda
1teaspoongroundcinnamon1⁄2teaspoonsaltSTREUSELTOPPING1⁄2cupWheatChex®orMulti-BranChex®cereal1⁄2cupchoppednuts,ifdesired1⁄3cuppackedbrownsugar1⁄4cupall-purposeflour2tablespoonsbutterormargarine,softened1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1Heatovento350°F.Greasebottomandsidesof9-inchsquarepanwithshorteningorcookingspray.Inlargebowl,mix2cupscerealandtheorangejuice;letstandabout2minutesoruntilcerealissoft.
2Stiroil,eggandbananasintocerealmixture.Stirinremainingcakeingredients.Spreadinpan.
3Bake35to40minutesoruntiltopspringsbackwhentouchedlightlyincenter.Meanwhile,place1⁄2cupcerealinresealablefood-storageplasticbagorbetweensheetsofwaxedpaper;coarselycrushwithrollingpin.Insmallbowl,mixcrushedcerealandremainingtoppingingredientsuntilcrumbly.
4Whencakeisdone,setovencontroltobroil.Sprinkletoppingevenlyoverwarmcake.Broilwithtopabout5inchesfromheatfor1to2minutesoruntilbubbly(watchcarefullytoavoidburning).
“Closefriendsmakecoffeecakeandbringitover;itmakesallofusfeelgreat.Igettoenjoytastyfood,andtheyreallyaredoingmeanimportantfavor.Myfamilylovesthetreats,too.”—AnneR.
Highiniron;goodsourceoffolicacidandfiber1Serving:Calories280(CaloriesfromFat70);TotalFat7g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol25mg;Sodium340mg;Potassium230mg;TotalCarbohydrate50g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein4g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC15%;Calcium4%;Iron30%;FolicAcid35%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,2OtherCarbohydrate,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
BlueberryBrunchCakePrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:55Minutes|12servings
FoodforThoughtBlueberriesareasourceofantioxidantvitamins.Someresearchsuggeststhatthesecomponentsmayhelpreduceriskofcertaindiseases.CAKE2cupsall-purposeflour
2teaspoonsbakingpowder1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄2teaspoongroundginger1⁄4teaspoonbakingsoda
1cupsugar1⁄2cupbutterormargarine,softened
2eggs3⁄4cupsourcreamorplainfat-freeyogurt1teaspoonvanilla
2cupsfreshorfrozenblueberries
Topping1⁄4cupsugar
1teaspoongroundcinnamon
1Heatovento350°F.Greasebottomandsidesof13x9-inchpanwithshorteningorcookingspray;lightlyflour.Inmediumbowl,stirtogetherflour,bakingpowder,salt,gingerandbakingsoda;setaside.
2Inlargebowl,mix1cupsugarandthebutter.Stirineggs,sourcreamandvanilla.Stirinflourmixture.Carefullyfoldinblueberries.Spoonintopan.
3Insmallbowl,mix1⁄4cupsugarandthecinnamon;sprinkleoverbatter.4Bakeabout40minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Servewarm.
“Imadeitapointtocookandeatfoodswithhappyfamilymemoriesduringtreatment.Imadethiscakeandsharedtherecipewithfamilyandfriendsduringtheholidays.”—KathyS.SharesHerRecipe
Lowfiber;lowresidue1Serving:Calories290(CaloriesfromFat110);TotalFat12g(SaturatedFat7g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol65mg;Sodium280mg;Potassium75mg;TotalCarbohydrate41g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein3g%DailyValue:VitaminA8%;VitaminC2%;Calcium8%;Iron8%;FolicAcid8%;Magnesium2%Exchanges:1Starch,11⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,21⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
BakingPowderBiscuitsPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:25Minutes|12biscuits
ANotefromDr.GhoshIfyou’reonafiber-andresidue-restricteddiet,thesesimplebiscuitsmaybejustforyou.They’rebothlowfiberandlowresidue,andcanbeeatenaloneorwithameal.2cupsall-purposeorwholewheatflour1tablespoonsugar3teaspoonsbakingpowder
1teaspoonsalt1⁄2cupshorteningorcoldbutter,cutinto8pieces3⁄4cupmilk
1Heatovento450°F.Inmediumbowl,mixflour,sugar,bakingpowderandsalt.Usingpastryblender(orpulling2tableknivesthroughingredientsinoppositedirections),cutinshorteninguntilmixturelookslikefinecrumbs.Stirinmilkuntildoughleavessideofbowl(doughwillbesoftandsticky).
2Onlightlyflouredsurface,kneaddoughlightly10times.Rollorpatuntil1⁄2inchthick.Cutwithfloured2-to21⁄4-inchroundcutter.Onungreasedcookiesheet,placebiscuitsabout1inchapartforcrustysides,touchingforsoftsides.
3Bake10to12minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Immediatelyremovefromcookiesheettocoolingrack.Servewarm.
“Tosavetime,Imadedropbiscuitswiththisrecipe.Iincreasedthemilkto1cupanddroppedthemontoagreasedcookiesheet.IlikedkeepingtheseonhandandreheatingthemwheneverIneededalittlesomethingtoeat.”—TheresaH.
Lowfiber;lowresidue1Biscuit:Calories160(CaloriesfromFat80);TotalFat9g(SaturatedFat2.5g,TransFat1.5g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium330mg;Potassium45mg;TotalCarbohydrate18g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein3g%DailyValue:VitaminA0%;VitaminC0%;Calcium8%;Iron6%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium0%Exchanges:1Starch,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
TropicalPancakesPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|5servings(two4-inchpancakeseach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshThiswhole-grainbreakfastisahealthywaytobeginyourday.WholegrainssupplyfiberandBvitaminsandmayhelptoreducetheriskofheartdiseaseandcertaintypesofcancer.1cupWholeGrainTotal®orWheaties®cereal
1egg1mediumveryripebanana,mashed(1⁄2cup)1cupbuttermilk2tablespoonsvegetableoil1cupall-purposeflour1tablespoonsugar
1teaspoonbakingpowder1⁄2teaspoonbakingsoda1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1Placecerealinplasticbagorbetweensheetsofwaxedpaper;crushwithrollingpin(orcrushcerealinblenderorfoodprocessor);setaside.
2Inmediumbowl,beateggwithhandbeaterorwhiskuntilfluffy.Beatinremainingingredientsuntilwellblended.Gentlystirincrushedcereal.
3Heatgriddleorskilletovermediumheatorto375°F.(Totestgriddle,sprinklewithafewdropsofwater.Ifbubblesjumparound,heatisjustright.)Ifnecessary,greasegriddlewithbutter.
4Foreachpancake,pourslightlylessthan1⁄4cupbatterfromcuporpitcherontohotgriddle.Cookuntilpuffedandfullofbubbles;turn
beforebubblesbreak.Cookothersideuntilgoldenbrown.
“Servingthesepancakeswithhoneyorrealmaplesyrup,whippedcream(ItrytoaddcalorieswheneverIcan)andafewslicesofbananamakesmefeellikeIamhavingarealtreat.Ifreezethepancakesinindividualplasticbags(twoperbag)andreheattheminthetoasteroven.ThenIhaveaninstant,low-odorbreakfast.”—AnneR.
Highinironandfolicacid1Serving:Calories240(CaloriesfromFat70);TotalFat8g(SaturatedFat2g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol45mg;Sodium560mg;Potassium240mg;TotalCarbohydrate36g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein6g%DailyValue:VitaminA4%;VitaminC15%;Calcium40%;Iron35%;FolicAcid40%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:21⁄2
CheesyPearOvenPancakePrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:30Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtCheeseandpearsareawonderfulblendofflavors—don’tsavethisovenpancakejustforbreakfast!Thesaltyrichnessofthecheesecomplementsthesweetnessofthepears.1cupall-purposeflour
1cupmilk1⁄4teaspoonsalt4eggs
1tablespoonbutterormargarine2unpeeledmediumpears,thinlysliced(2cups)2tablespoonschoppedfreshor2teaspoonsfreeze-driedchives
2tablespoonssugar3⁄4cupshreddedCheddarcheese(3oz)
1Heatovento450°F.Spray13x9-inch(3-quart)glassbakingdishwithcookingspray.Inmediumbowl,beatflour,milk,saltandeggswithwhiskuntilsmooth.Pourintobakingdish.Bake15to18minutesoruntilpuffyandgoldenbrown.
2Meanwhile,in10-inchnonstickskillet,meltbutterovermedium-highheat.Addpearsandchives;cookabout5minutes,stirringfrequently,untilpearsareslightlysoftened.Stirinsugar.
3Spoonpearmixtureontopancake.Sprinklewithcheese.Bakeabout1minuteoruntilcheeseismelted.
“Aftertreatment,myenergyisreallylow,sothismakesaneasy-to-eatbreakfast,especiallyifthepancake-and-pearmixtureisalreadymadebymysonorhusband.IfIcan’teatitallatonce,Icanjusttakeitfromtherefrigerator,reheatandeat.”—AnneR.
Highincalcium;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories410(CaloriesfromFat150);TotalFat17g(SaturatedFat9g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol245mg;Sodium390mg;Potassium310mg;TotalCarbohydrate47g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein17g%DailyValue:VitaminA15%;VitaminC4%;Calcium20%;Iron15%;FolicAcid20%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:2Starch,1⁄2Fruit,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,11⁄2Medium-FatMeat,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
PotatoPancakeswithCinnamonApplesPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|6servings(three4-inchpancakesandabout1⁄3cupappleseach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshPotassium,foundinabundanceinthisrecipe,isanutrientthat’shelpfulincancerhealing.Potassiumalsohelpstomaintainthebody’snaturalwaterbalanceandaidsinnerveandmusclefunction.CinnamonApples1⁄2cupOriginalBisquick®mix1⁄2cupmilk1teaspoonsalt3eggs
3cupsfinelyshreddeduncookedpotatoes
1MakeCinnamonApples.Keepwarm.2Inlargebowl,mixBisquickmix,milk,saltandeggsuntilblended.Stirinpotatoes.
3Heatgriddleorskilletovermediumheatorto375°F.(Totestgriddle,sprinklewithafewdropsofwater.Ifbubblesjumparound,heatisjustright.)Ifnecessary,greasegriddlewithbutter.
4Foreachpancake,pourslightlylessthan1⁄4cupbatterfromcuporpitcherontohotgriddle,spreadingeachslightlytomake4-inchpancake.Cookuntildryaroundedges.Turnandcookothersideuntilgoldenbrown.ServewarmCinnamonAppleswithpancakes.
ExcellentsourceoffiberwheneatenwiththeCinnamonApples1Serving:Calories280(CaloriesfromFat40);TotalFat4.5g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol110mg;Sodium580mg;Potassium570mg;TotalCarbohydrate53g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein7g%DailyValue:VitaminA4%;VitaminC10%;Calcium8%;Iron8%;FolicAcid
8%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:2Starch,1⁄2Fruit,1OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:31⁄2
“Iaddaverygoodwheyproteinpowdertoincreasetheproteincontentofbreads,pancakesandcakes.IreducetheflourbytheamountofpowderthatIadd.Thismakeseverymouthfulcount.Thecarbsgivemeenergy,theproteinrebuildsdamagedtissueandthefatslowsdownabsorptionsoitlessensthenauseaforme.Thatway,everymealhassomefat,carbandgoodprotein.”—AnneR.
CinnamonApplesPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:10Minutes|3or4servings(about2⁄3cupeach)
FoodforThoughtAtwistonhomemadeapplesauce,theseapplesofferabigcinnamontaste.Ifyouprefer,removethepeel.Forvariety,tryadding1/4teaspoongroundnutmegand1/4teaspoongroundclovesinadditiontothecinnamonandenjoythisrecipeasasnackordessert.3mediumunpeeledtartcookingapples(GrannySmith,Greening,Rome,Braeburn),sliced(3
cups)1⁄2cupwater1⁄3cupsugar
1teaspoongroundcinnamon
1In2-quartmicrowavablecasseroleorlargemicrowavablebowl,placeappleslices.Stirinwater,sugarandcinnamon.
2Cover;microwaveonHigh5minutes.Uncover;stir.Microwaveuncoveredabout5minuteslongeroruntilapplesaretenderwhenpiercedwithfork.
“Theseapplesaresoeasytomakeandverytastyservedwithpancakes,wafflesorbiscuits.Isometimesblendtheapplesaftercookingtomakeapplesauce.”—LoisK.SharesHerRecipe
Goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories200(CaloriesfromFat0);TotalFat0g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium0mg;Potassium200mg;TotalCarbohydrate48g(DietaryFiber5g);Protein0g%DailyValue:VitaminA2%;VitaminC8%;Calcium2%;Iron0%;FolicAcid0%;Magnesium2%Exchanges:1Fruit,2OtherCarbohydrateCarbohydrateChoices:3
BakedFrenchToastwithStrawberry-RhubarbSaucePrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:8Hours25Minutes|6servings(3slicesFrenchtoastand1⁄3cupsauceeach)
FoodforThoughtThiscombinationofhealthyingredientscontainsnutritionalbenefitsfromvitaminC,calcium,ironandfolicacid.Italsocontainsmagnesium—anutrientthathelpstoreleaseenergyfromfoods,particularlyfromcarbohydratesources.FRENCHTOAST1⁄2cupall-purposeflour
11⁄2cupsmilk
1tablespoonsugar1⁄2teaspoonvanilla1⁄4teaspoonsalt
6eggs18slices(1inchthick)FrenchbreadSAUCE
2cupsmediumwholestrawberries2cupscut-uprhubarb(about11⁄3lb)1⁄3cupwater1box(4-servingsize)strawberry-flavoredgelatin
1Generouslygrease15x10x1-inchpanwithshorteningorcookingspray.Inmediumbowl,beatflour,milk,sugar,vanilla,saltandeggswith
whiskuntilsmooth.2Arrangebreadslicestofitinsinglelayerinpan.Poureggmixtureoverbreadslices;turntocoatbothsides.Cover;refrigerateatleast8hoursbutnolongerthan24hours.
3Heatovento450°F.Uncover;bake10to13minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.
4Meanwhile,in2-quartsaucepan,heatstrawberries,rhubarbandwatertoboiling.Boil5minutes,stirringoccasionally.Removefromheat;stiringelatinuntildissolved.Boil2minuteslonger,stirringconstantly.ServewarmsaucewithFrenchtoast.
“Strawberry-rhubarbsaucereallyhelpsmewhenI’mmildlyconstipatedanddon’twanttotakeanothermedicine.Thestrawberry-rhubarbcombinationworksforme,andittastesgreat,evenafterchemo!”—AnneR.
Goodsourceofcalcium,iron,vitaminCandfolicacid1Serving:Calories160(CaloriesfromFat30);TotalFat3.5g(SaturatedFat1g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol70mg;Sodium270mg;Potassium150mg;TotalCarbohydrate27g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein7g%DailyValue:VitaminA4%;VitaminC8%;Calcium8%;Iron8%;FolicAcid20%;Magnesium4%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
Make-AheadWaffleswithPeanutButterSpreadPrepTime:25Minutes|StarttoFinish:9Hours55Minutes|6servings(two4-inchwafflesquaresandabout3tablespoonsspreadeach)
FoodforThoughtThesewaffles,madefromablendofpeanutbutterandflour,provideprotein,magnesiumandiron.Proteinsuppliesneedednitrogenthat’svitalforlifeandthegrowthofnewcellsinthebody.Thewafflessupplylotsofimportantcaloriesyourbodyneedsforhealing.Ifyoucaneatonlyone,savetheotherforlaterintheday.Foracrispwaffle,popitintothetoaster.WAFFLES
1packageregularactivedryyeast1⁄4cupwarmwater(105°Fto115°F)
13⁄4cupslukewarmmilk(scaldedthencooled)2tablespoonssugar1teaspoonsalt
3eggs1⁄4cupbutterormargarine,softened
2cupsall-purposeflour
PeanutButterSpread1⁄2cupmaple-flavoredsyrup
1⁄2cuppeanutbutter
1Inlargebowl,dissolveyeastinwarmwater.Addremainingwaffleingredients;beatwithelectricmixeronmediumspeeduntilsmooth.Cover;letriseinwarmplace1hour30minutes.
2Stirdownbatter.Cover;refrigerateatleast8hoursbutnolongerthan12hours.
3Heatwafflemaker.Meanwhile,mixsyrupandpeanutbutteruntilblended;setaside.Ifnecessary,greasewafflemakerwithshortening.Stirdownbatter.Pourabout1⁄2cupbatterfromcuporpitcherontocenterofhotwafflemaker.(Wafflemakersvaryinsize;checkmanufacturer’sdirectionsforrecommendedamountofbatter.)Closelidofwafflemaker.
4Bakeabout5minutesoruntilsteamingstops.Carefullyremovewaffle.Repeatwithremainingbatter.Servewithpeanutbutterspread.
“Imaketheseintopancakesbypouring1/4cupbatterontoagreasedhotgriddleandcookinguntilthey’repuffedandfullofbubbles.ThenIturnthemandcooktheothersideuntilgoldenbrown.Ifreezethemandreheatasneeded.Pancakesaresoeasytoeat;IliveonthemrightafterchemoorassoonasIcaneatsolidfoodaftersurgery.”—AnneR.
Highinfolicacid;goodsourceoffiberandiron1Serving:Calories520(CaloriesfromFat210);TotalFat23g(SaturatedFat9g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol130mg;Sodium620mg;Potassium350mg;TotalCarbohydrate62g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein15g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC0%;Calcium10%;Iron15%;FolicAcid30%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:21⁄2Starch,11⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2Medium-FatMeat,1⁄2High-FatMeat,3FatCarbohydrateChoices:4
KeepaLemoninYourKitchen...andOtherWaystoReduceNauseaNauseacanbeveryunpleasantandunsettling.Nauseaisadirectsideeffectformanyonchemotherapyorradiation,buttherearewaystoreduceit.Trythesetips:1.Takenauseamedication.Onlytakewhatyourdoctorprescribes,andworkwithhimorhertofindthemosteffectivemedicationforyou.The
rightmedicationwillhelpyoueatbetter,eatmoreandstaywellhydrated.
2.Keepcitrusfruitsaround.Keepalemoninyourkitchenoratyourdesk,andpickitupandsniffiteveryonceinawhile.Formorecitruspower,cutthelemonandsqueezeafewdropsofjuiceintoyourwaterglass.Addiceandwater.Everytimeyoutakeasipofwater,youwillfeelrefreshed!Don’thavealemon?Tryalimeoranorange.
3.Eatfoodsthatsmellgoodtoyou.Aromaisdirectlylinkedtotaste.Ifacertainfoodsmellsgood,itwillmostlikelytastegoodtoyou,too.
4.Sipordrinkliquidsslowlyandoftenthroughouttheday.Extraliquidsareimportant,andifyoudrinkthemslowly,theycanhelpeasethenauseaandrelaxyou.
5.Eatdrytoastorcrackers.Evenbeforegettingup,nibbleoncrackersfromyourbedsidetableifyouhavenauseainthemorning.
6.Wearloose-fittingclothes.Anythingtootight,particularlyaroundyourtummy,mayworsenortriggernausea.
7.Avoideatingfor1to2hoursbeforechemotherapyorradiation.8.Eatsmallamountsandmorefrequently.Eatingmini-mealsorsnacksmoreoftenthroughoutthedayinsteadofthreelargemealsmaylessenfeelingsofnausea.
9.Eatbeforeyougethungry.Hungercanactuallymakethenauseafeelmuchworse.Trytokeepsomethingsmallinyourstomach,evenifit’sjustacracker.
10.Situpforaboutanhouraftermeals.Lyingdowntooquicklyafteramealcanincreasenauseaordiscomfortandinterferewithdigestion
3Fatigue-FightingSnacks
RoastedVegetableDipZucchiniBitesOven-FriedPotatoWedgesOnionandRosemaryFocacciaWedgesTomatoBruschettaStringCheeseStickswithDippingSauceSuperGrilledCheeseSandwichesVeggiesandCheeseMini-PizzasHotTurkeySandwichesEasyChickenNuggetsPhillyBeefSandwichesQuickQuesadillasChickenSaladinPitasSnappyStuffedTomatoesMozzarellaandTomatoesFreshSalsaCreamyCaramelDipwithFruitSpinachDipinBreadBowlEasySalmonSpread
Citrus-PeachSmoothieWatermelon-Kiwi-BananaSmoothieOrange-PineappleSmoothieSugar’nSpiceGreenTeaChaiTea
RoastedVegetableDipPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:45Minutes|7servings(1⁄4cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshDips,especiallyhealthyoneslikethis,alongwithplentyoffundippersmakegreatexcusesforsharing.Surroundyourselfwithfamilyandfriendstoliftyourspirits.Yourmentalhealthisasimportantasyourphysicalhealth.1mediumzucchini,sliced(2cups)
1mediumyellowsummersquash,sliced(11⁄2cups)1mediumredbellpepper,sliced1mediumredonion,thinlysliced2clovesgarlic,peeledCookingspray1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoongroundredpepper(cayenne)Dippers(baby-cutcarrots,cucumberslices,greenbellpepperstrips,toastedpitabreadwedges,
bakedtortillachips),ifdesired
1Heatovento400°F.In15x10x1-inchpan,spreadzucchini,yellowsquash,bellpepper,onionandgarlic.Sprayvegetableswithcookingspray.Sprinklewithsaltandredpepper.
2Bakeabout30minutes,turningvegetablesonce,untilvegetablesaretenderandlightlybrowned.
3Placevegetablesinblenderorfoodprocessor.Cover;blendonhighspeedabout1minute,stoppingblenderoccasionallytoscrapesides,untilsmooth.
4Servewarm,orrefrigerateatleast2hoursuntilchilled.Servewithdippers.
“Thinkingofthingsthatmademesmilereallyhelped.Mygrandson,Nolan,lovestorecitefromthebook,We’reGoingonaBearHunt,andemphasize‘It’sabeauuutifulday!’Ioftensmileandsaytomyself,‘It’sabeauuutifulday!’ServingthisdipwasfunforbothmeandNolan.”—JudyO.Shares
HerRecipe
HighinvitaminsAandC;lowfiber1Serving:Calories25(CaloriesfromFat0);TotalFat0g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium170mg;Potassium210mg;TotalCarbohydrate5g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein1g%DailyValue:VitaminA15%;VitaminC25%;Calcium0%;Iron0%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium4%Exchanges:1⁄2VegetableCarbohydrateChoices:1⁄2
ZucchiniBitesPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:35Minutes|8servings(6biteseach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshAgoodsourceofvitaminC,thisdishwillhelpyoumaintainhealthygums,muscles,bonesandteeth.Apowerfulantioxidant,vitaminCisalsoinvolvedinpromotinghealing.4eggs,slightlybeaten1⁄2cupvegetableoil1cupOriginalBisquick®mix1⁄2cupgratedParmesancheese
2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄2teaspoonseasonedsalt1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoramororeganoleaves4smallunpeeledzucchini,thinlysliced(3cups)
1mediumonion,finelychopped(1⁄2cup)1clovegarlic,finelychopped
1Heatovento350°F.Greasebottomandsidesof13x9-inchpanwithshorteningorcookingspray.
2Inlargebowl,stirtogetherallingredientsuntilblended.Spreadinpan.3Bakeabout25minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Cutinto2-inchsquares;cutsquaresdiagonallyinhalfintotriangles.
“RecentlyIdecidedtoplantasmallvegetableandherbgarden.Itgivesmegreatpleasuretopicksomethingfrommygardenandthencookwithit.Ifindgardeningandenjoyingtheoutdoorsveryhealing.”—JudyO.
Lowfiber;lowresidue1Serving:Calories270(CaloriesfromFat180);TotalFat20g(SaturatedFat4.5g,TransFat0.5g);Cholesterol110mg;Sodium570mg;Potassium240mg;TotalCarbohydrate14g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein7g%DailyValue:VitaminA8%;VitaminC10%;Calcium15%;Iron6%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium4%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1Vegetable,1⁄2Medium-FatMeat,31⁄2Fat
CarbohydrateChoices:1
Oven-FriedPotatoWedgesPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:40Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshSomescientificstudiessuggestthatcancersurvivorswhoeatalow-fatdietmaylivelonger.It’simportanttorememberthatdietingisnotrecommendedduringcancertreatment.Low-fatfoodslikethesepotatowedgescanbedelicious,aswellashealthy.3⁄4teaspoonsalt1⁄2teaspoonsugar1⁄2teaspoonpaprika1⁄4teaspoongarlicpowder1⁄4teaspoongroundmustard3mediumbakingpotatoes(8to10ozeach)Cookingspray
1Heatovento425°F.Insmallbowl,mixsalt,sugar,paprika,garlicpowderandmustard.
2Gentlyscrubpotatoes,butdonotpeel.Cuteachpotatolengthwiseinhalf;cuteachhalflengthwiseinto4wedges.Placepotatowedges,skinsidesdown,inungreased13x9-inchpan.
3Spraypotatoeswithcookingsprayuntillightlycoated.Sprinklewithsaltmixture.
4Bakeuncovered25to30minutesoruntilpotatoesaretenderwhenpiercedwithfork.(Bakingtimewillvarydependingonthesizeandtypeofthepotatoused.)
“OndayswhenIamhungryforpotatoes,thisrecipeisaquickandtastysidedish.Tomakeitlowresidue,peeltheskinfromthepotatoesbeforecutting.Peelingisabitofextrawork,butdoingitmakestherecipebetterforme.”—TheresaH.
Lowresidueifskinsareremoved1Serving:Calories130(CaloriesfromFat0);TotalFat0g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);
Cholesterol0mg;Sodium460mg;Potassium700mg;TotalCarbohydrate28g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein3g%DailyValue:VitaminA4%;VitaminC10%;Calcium2%;Iron8%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:1Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2VegetableCarbohydrateChoices:2
OnionandRosemaryFocacciaWedgesPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:30Minutes|6servings(2wedgeseach)
FoodforThoughtIffoodstasteblandtoyouandyouneedaflavorboost,thissnackmadewithgarlicandonionsjustmaydothetrick.Ifyou’renotfondoftheflavorofrosemary,substitutefreshordriedbasilinitsplace.Oliveoil-flavoredcookingspray1can(13.8oz)refrigeratedpizzacrust3clovesgarlic,finelychopped1⁄2teaspoondriedrosemaryleaves,crumbled1largesweetonion(Bermuda,Maui,SpanishorWallaWalla),thinlysliced,separatedintorings3⁄4cupgratedParmesancheese1⁄4teaspoonsalt,ifdesired
1Heatoven400°F.Spraycookiesheetwithcookingspray.Rollorpatpizzadoughinto13x9-inchrectangleoncookiesheet.Sprinklewithgarlicandrosemary.Arrangeonionringsevenlyoverdough.Sprinklewithcheese.
2Bakeabout12minutesoruntilcheesejustbeginstobrown.Lightlysprayfocacciawithcookingspray;sprinklewithsalt.Cutinto12wedges.Serveimmediately.
“Rememberingthemythaboutgarlicwardingoffvampiresandevilspirits,IfiguredIhadnothingtolosebyaddinggarlictomydiettowardoffthecancer!ItmademechucklewhenIdecidedtocallinallthehelpIcouldgettofightthecancer—evengarlic!”—CatherineH.
Goodsourceofcalcium;lowfiber1Serving:Calories230(CaloriesfromFat50);TotalFat6g(SaturatedFat3g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol10mg;Sodium700mg;Potassium55mg;TotalCarbohydrate34g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein10g%DailyValue:VitaminA0%;VitaminC0%;Calcium20%;Iron10%;FolicAcid0%;Magnesium2%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2VeryLeanMeat,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
TomatoBruschettaPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:25Minutes|10servings(2sliceseach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshSkipthefetacheeseduringneutropenictimeswhenyourresistanceisdown.Trysubstitutingacookedcheese,suchasshreddedmozzarella.1loaf(1lb)FrenchorItalianbread2tablespoonsbutterormargarine,softened4mediumplum(Roma)tomatoes,thinlysliced1⁄4cupslicedripeolives1⁄2teaspoondriedbasilleaves3⁄4cupcrumbledfetacheese(3oz)2clovesgarlic,finelychopped1⁄4cupoliveorvegetableoil
1Heatovento375°F.Cutbreadloafhorizontallyinhalf.Placehalves,cutsidesup,onungreasedcookiesheet.Brushwithbutter.Topwithtomatoes,olives,basilandcheese.
2Insmallbowl,mixgarlicandoil.Drizzleoilmixtureovercheese.3Bake12to15minutesoruntilcheesejustbeginstobrown.Cutinto2-inchslices.
“WhenIwasreallyfatigued,Iturnedtotheeasiestrecipespossible,likethesetastybruschetta.Eatingsmallamountsoffoodsmoreoftenthroughoutthedayhelpedmebeabletoeatmoreoverall.”—JoanK.SharesHerRecipe
Lowfiber1Serving:Calories230(CaloriesfromFat100);TotalFat11g(SaturatedFat4g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol15mg;Sodium440mg;Potassium120mg;TotalCarbohydrate27g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein6g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC2%;Calcium6%;Iron10%;FolicAcid20%;Magnesium4%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
StringCheeseStickswithDippingSaucePrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|4servings(2cheesestickseach)
FoodforThoughtThere’ssomethingabouteatingwithyourfingersthatbringsonasmile.Thesetastycheesesticksmakeahappysnackthat’sloadedwithcalcium.21⁄4cupsOriginalBisquick®mix2⁄3cupmilk1package(8oz)plainorsmokedstringcheese1can(8oz)pizzasauce1tablespoonbutterormargarine,melted1⁄4teaspoongarlicpowder
1Heatovento450°F.Inmediumbowl,stirBisquickmixandmilkuntilsoftdoughforms;beat30secondswithspoon.OnsurfacesprinkledwithBisquickmix,gentlyrolldoughinBisquickmixtocoat.Shapeintoaball;knead10times.
2Rolldoughinto12x8-inchrectangle,1⁄4inchthick.Cutinto8(6x2-inch)rectangles.Rolleachrectanglearound1pieceofcheese.Pinchedgeintorolltoseal;sealends.Rollonsurfacetocompletelyenclosecheesesticks.Onungreasedcookiesheet,placesticksseamsidesdown.
3Bake8to10minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Meanwhile,in1-quartsaucepan,heatpizzasauceoverlowheatuntilwarm.Insmallbowl,mixbutterandgarlicpowder.
4Beforeremovingwarmcheesesticksfromcookiesheet,brushwithbuttermixture.Servewarmwithpizzasaucefordipping.
“Thesmellofbreadbaking,asinthesecheesesticks,remindsmeofmymother’skitchenandstimulatesmyappetite—verytherapeutic!”—JudyO.
Highincalcium;lowfiber1Serving:Calories500(CaloriesfromFat220);TotalFat24g(SaturatedFat12g,TransFat2g);Cholesterol40mg;Sodium1540mg;Potassium420mg;TotalCarbohydrate50g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein22g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC2%;Calcium60%;Iron20%;Folic
Acid20%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:21⁄2Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,2High-FatMeat,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
SuperGrilledCheeseSandwichesPrepTime:5Minutes|StarttoFinish:15Minutes|4sandwiches
FoodforThoughtReadtheNutritionFactslabelsonthefoodsyoubuy,andchecktherecipesyoumaketobesureyou’regettingenoughcalciumdaily.Ifyouaddupallthepercentagesfortheday,youshouldreachatleast100percentDailyValueforcalcium.Thisrecipe,with20percent,isagreatstart.4slices(1ozeach)Cheddar,mozzarella,ColbyorMontereyJackcheese8slicesItaliansourdough,whiteorwholewheatbread2mediumgreenonions,sliced(2tablespoons)
1mediumtomato,seeded,chopped(3⁄4cup)8teaspoonsbutterormargarine,softened
1Placecheesesliceson4slicesofbread.Topwithonionsandtomato,thenremainingbread.Spread1teaspoonbutterovereachtopsliceofbread.
2In12-inchskillet,placesandwiches,buttersidesdown.Spreadremainingbutterovertopslicesofbread.
3Cookuncoveredovermediumheatabout5minutesoruntilbottomsaregoldenbrown.Turnandcook2to3minuteslongeroruntilbottomsaregoldenbrownandcheeseismelted.Usingpizzacutter,cutsandwichesintowedgesorsticks.
“IfIcutsandwichesintosmallerpieces,likequartersoreighths,Icaneatoneortwopiecesnowandoneortwolater.Thesearesuperdunkedintomatosoup!”—TheresaH.
Highincalcium1Sandwich:Calories300(CaloriesfromFat170);TotalFat19g(SaturatedFat11g,TransFat1g);Cholesterol50mg;Sodium470mg;Potassium160mg;TotalCarbohydrate22g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein11g%DailyValue:VitaminA15%;VitaminC4%;Calcium20%;Iron8%;FolicAcid20%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1High-FatMeat,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:11⁄2
VeggiesandCheeseMini-PizzasPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:25Minutes|4mini-pizzas
FoodforThoughtVegetablesareloadedwithnutrientsyouneedeachdaytobehealthy.MyPlaterecommendseating21/2to4cupsofveggieseveryday.
2pita(pocket)breads(6inch)3mediumplum(Roma)tomatoes,chopped(1cup)2smallzucchini,chopped(2cups)
1smallonion,chopped(1⁄4cup)
2tablespoonsslicedripeolives1teaspoonchoppedfreshor1⁄4teaspoondriedbasilleaves1⁄4cupspaghettisauceorpizzasauce3⁄4cupshreddedmozzarellacheese(3oz)
1Heatovento425°F.Spliteachpitabreadaroundedgewithknifetomake2rounds.Placeroundsonungreasedcookiesheet.Bakeabout5minutesorjustuntilcrisp.
2Inmediumbowl,mixtomatoes,zucchini,onion,olivesandbasil.Spreadspaghettisauceevenlyoverpitarounds.Topwithvegetablemixture.Sprinklewithcheese.
3Bake5to7minutesoruntilcheeseismelted.Cutintowedges.
“Pizzaisafamilyfavorite,andwiththisrecipe,wearealsosuretogetourvegetables.”—JudyO.
HighinvitaminA1Mini-Pizza:Calories130(CaloriesfromFat45);TotalFat5g(SaturatedFat2g,TransFat0.5g);Cholesterol10mg;Sodium260mg;Potassium50mg;TotalCarbohydrate19g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein2g%DailyValue:VitaminA2%;VitaminC0%;Calcium0%;Iron4%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium4%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1⁄2High-FatMeatCarbohydrateChoices:1
HotTurkeySandwichesPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:4Hours10Minutes|12sandwiches
FoodforThoughtSlowcookersmakemealpreparationeasyandcanbealifesaverattimeswhenyou’rereallyfatigued.Ifyoustartcookingtheturkeymidmorningwhenyouarelikelytohavemoreenergy,youcanenjoyano-fuss,high-carbohydratedinnerlater.Freezeleftoversforaneasydinneranotherday.1bonelesswholeturkeybreast(4to5lb)1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄2teaspoonpepper
1can(103⁄4oz)condensedcreamofchickensoup12mediumwheatorwhiteburgerbuns,splitCranberrysauce,ifdesired
1Sprayinsideof4-to5-quartslowcookerwithcookingspray.Placeturkeyinslowcooker;sprinklewithsaltandpepper.Cover;cookonLowheatsetting4to5hoursoruntiljuiceisnolongerpinkwhencenteriscut.
2Removeturkeyfromslowcooker;reserve2⁄3cupbrothin1-quartsaucepan.Coolturkeyslightly;cutintoslices.
3Addsouptoreservedturkeybrothinsaucepan.Cookovermediumheatabout5minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilthoroughlyheated.
4Placeturkeyonbottomhalvesofbuns.Pourgravyoverturkey;addtophalvesofbuns.Servewithcranberrysauce.Refrigerateremainingturkey.
“Ilookedforfoodsthatwouldboostmyenergy,andhigh-proteinfoodsliketheseturkeysandwichesseemedtoworkbestforme.”—MarilynT.SharesHerRecipe
Lowfiber;lowresidue1Sandwich:Calories330(CaloriesfromFat45);TotalFat5g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol125mg;Sodium510mg;Potassium500mg;TotalCarbohydrate23g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein48g%DailyValue:VitaminA2%;VitaminC0%;Calcium8%;Iron20%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,51⁄2VeryLeanMeat,1⁄2LeanMeatCarbohydrateChoices:11⁄2
EasyChickenNuggetsPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:25Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshWhenthiseasychickencoatingismadewithTotal®cereal,itprovides100percentofthefolicacidandironyouneeddaily.FolicacidisaBvitaminthathelpsprotectagainstnervedamageandbirthdefects.Ironisamineralthat’scrucialforoxygenuptakebycellsinthebloodstream.4cupsWholeGrainTotal®cereal1lbbonelessskinlesschickenbreasts,cutinto1-inchpieces1⁄2cupItaliandressing,honeymustardorredpeppersauce
1Heatovento425°F.Spray15x10x1-inchpanwithcookingspray.Placecerealinplasticbagorbetweensheetsofwaxedpaper;crushwithrollingpin(orcrushcerealinblenderorfoodprocessor).Placecerealinbowlorplasticfood-storagebag.
2Dipchickenpiecesintodressing;rollincerealuntilwellcoated.Placeinpan.
3Bakeabout10minutesoruntilnolongerpinkincenter.
“Whenyou’retired,havingsimplerecipesthatareeasytopreparelikethesechickennuggetsissoimportant.”—SusanS.
Highiniron,calcium,folicacidandvitaminC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories310(CaloriesfromFat70);TotalFat8g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol70mg;Sodium380mg;Potassium330mg;TotalCarbohydrate31g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein28g%DailyValue:VitaminA15%;VitaminC70%;Calcium140%;Iron140%;FolicAcid130%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:2Starch,3LeanMeatCarbohydrateChoices:2
PhillyBeefSandwichesPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|4sandwiches
FoodforThoughtBeefisanimportantsourceofiron,andcheeseisanimportantsourceofcalcium.Combinedinthisrecipe,theygiveyouanexcellentsourceofbothnutrients.Followingalow-residuediet?Justomitthemushrooms,bellpepperandcheese.
2tablespoonsbutterormargarine1mediumonion,coarselychopped(1⁄2cup)
11⁄2cupsslicedfreshmushrooms(4oz)or1jar(4.5oz)slicedmushrooms,drained1⁄3cupchoppedgreenbellpepper4kaiserrolls,split3⁄4lbthinlyslicedcookedroastbeef4slices(1ozeach)provolonecheese
1In10-inchskillet,meltbutterovermedium-highheat.Addonion,mushroomsandbellpepper;cookabout5minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilvegetablesaretender.
2Setovencontroltobroil.Placebottomhalvesofrollsonungreasedcookiesheet.Topwithvegetablemixture,beefandcheese.Broilwithtops4to6inchesfromheat2to3minutesorjustuntilcheeseismelted.Topwithtopsofrolls.
“Thisrecipeisratherhighinfat,butIneededtomakeanexceptionsometimesandaddextracaloriesandfat.Knowingthatfatwashelpingmybodyhealmadegivingmyselfpermissiontoeatiteasier.‘Justenjoyit’waswhatIkepttellingmyself.”—JudyO.
Highincalcium,ironandfolicacid1Sandwich:Calories520(CaloriesfromFat260);TotalFat28g(SaturatedFat14g,TransFat1.5g);Cholesterol100mg;Sodium610mg;Potassium530mg;TotalCarbohydrate31g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein36g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC10%;Calcium30%;Iron20%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:2Starch,1⁄2Vegetable,3LeanMeat,1High-FatMeat,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
QuickQuesadillasPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:15Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshForsomepatients,earlyinthedayisoftenthebesttimetoeat.Eatingcanbecomemoreofachallengeasthedayprogressesduetoincreasedfatigue.Ifthat’sthecasewithyou,tryafewquesadillawedgeswithsalsaforlunchorasamidmorningsnack.4flourtortillas(8to10inch)1cupshreddedMexican4-cheeseblend(4oz)1⁄4cupmediumchunky-stylesalsa1⁄4cupsourcream
1Heat10-inchskilletovermediumheat1to2minutes.Placetortillainskillet;sprinkle1⁄2cupofthecheeseovertortilla.Topwithsecondtortilla.Heatabout2minutesoruntilbottomislightlybrowned.Turnandcookothersideuntillightlybrowned.Repeatwithremainingtortillasandcheese.
2Cutquesadillasintowedges.Servewithsalsaandsourcream.
“Thelighterthemeal,theeasierIfoundittoeat.Makingthisquesadillarecipewasperfect—it’slight,tastyandnutritious.”—TheresaH.SharesHerRecipe
Highincalcium1Serving:Calories280(CaloriesfromFat130);TotalFat15g(SaturatedFat8g,TransFat1g);Cholesterol35mg;Sodium580mg;Potassium180mg;TotalCarbohydrate25g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein11g%DailyValue:VitaminA8%;VitaminC0%;Calcium30%;Iron10%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1High-FatMeat,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:11⁄2
ChickenSaladinPitasPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:15Minutes|4sandwiches
FoodforThoughtChickenwithfruitsandvegetablesgivesyouaheftydoseofvitamins,mineralsandproteininonetastycombination.Themangoaddscolor,abitofsweetnessandvitaminCtothisdish.2pita(pocket)breads(6inch)
2cupschoppedcookedchickenbreast1cupfrozensweetpeas,thawed,drained1⁄2cupmayonnaiseorsaladdressing1⁄4teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper
1mediumstalkcelery,chopped(1⁄2cup)
4mediumgreenonions,sliced(1⁄4cup)
1smallmango,peeled,pittedanddiced(3⁄4cup)
1Cutpitabreadsinhalf;opentoformpockets.Inmediumbowl,mixremainingingredients.
2Dividechickenmixtureamongpitabreadhalves.
“Itriedtostimulatemyappetitebytryinganewtwistonanoldfavorite,whichthisrecipedoesinaneasyway.”—JudyO.
HighinvitaminC;goodsourceoffiber1Sandwich:Calories460(CaloriesfromFat230);TotalFat25g(SaturatedFat4g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol70mg;Sodium550mg;Potassium370mg;TotalCarbohydrate32g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein26g%DailyValue:VitaminA25%;VitaminC30%;Calcium6%;Iron15%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1⁄2Fruit,1⁄2Vegetable,3VeryLeanMeat,41⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
SnappyStuffedTomatoesPrepTime:25Minutes|StarttoFinish:2Hours25Minutes|5servings(4tomatoeseach)
FoodforThoughtWhenyou’retired,anynewthingcanseemlikeadauntingtask.Tomakefillingthetomatoeseasier,fill5or6plum(Roma)tomatoesinsteadofthecherrytomatoes.Noneedtoscoopouttheseeds;justmakeaholeinthetomatobymakingacone-shapedcutnearthestemendandremovingthestem.Fillthetomatoeswiththecheesemixture,andyou’reallset.20cherrytomatoes(11⁄4to11⁄2inch)2⁄3cupshreddedreduced-fatCheddarcheese1⁄2cupwholekernelcorn2packages(3ozeach)reduced-fatcreamcheese(Neufchâtel),softened2mediumgreenonions,sliced(2tablespoons)1teaspoongroundredchilesorchilipowder,ifdesired
1Cutthinslicefromstemendsoftomatoes.Usingmelonballerorspoon,removepulpandseeds.
2Inmediumbowl,mixremainingingredients.Filltomatoeswithcheesemixture.Ifdesired,sprinklewithadditionalgroundredchilesandslicedgreenonions.Cover;refrigeratetoblendflavorsbeforeserving,atleast2hoursbutnolongerthan48hours.
“TomatoesmakeawonderfulsnackbecausetheytastethesamenomatterwhereIamonmytreatmentplan.”—AnneR.
HighinvitaminsAandC;lowfiber1Serving:Calories140(CaloriesfromFat80);TotalFat9g(SaturatedFat5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol30mg;Sodium260mg;Potassium270mg;TotalCarbohydrate7g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein7g%DailyValue:VitaminA20%;VitaminC15%;Calcium15%;Iron2%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium4%Exchanges:1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2Vegetable,1⁄2Medium-FatMeat,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1⁄2
MozzarellaandTomatoesPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:3Hours10Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshTomatoesareagoodsourceoflycopene,aphytochemicalornaturally-occuringplantchemicalinfoodsthatmaybehelpfulinreducingtheriskofcertaintypesofcancerinsomepeople.
4mediumtomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices1⁄4cupoliveorvegetableoil1tablespoonchoppedfreshor1teaspoondriedbasilleaves3tablespoonsredwinevinegar
1tablespoonwater1⁄8teaspoonsalt
3dropsredpeppersauce2largeclovesgarlic,finelychopped4ozfreshmozzarellacheese,slicedSaladgreens,ifdesired
1Placetomatoesinglassorplasticdish.Intightlycoveredcontainer,shakeremainingingredientsexceptcheeseandsaladgreens.Pourovertomatoes.
2Cover;refrigerateatleast3hours,turningoccasionally,toblendflavors.
3Toserve,layertomatoesalternatelywithcheeseonsaladgreens.
“Iloveappetizers.AndwhenIdidn’tfeeluptogoingout,mydaughter-in-lawwouldstopoverwiththistastydish,madewithfreshtomatoesfromhergarden.Soflavorful!”—CatherineH.
HighincalciumandvitaminsAandC;lowfiber1Serving:Calories240(CaloriesfromFat190);TotalFat21g(SaturatedFat6g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol25mg;Sodium200mg;Potassium330mg;TotalCarbohydrate6g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein7g%DailyValue:VitaminA25%;VitaminC25%;Calcium20%;Iron4%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:1Vegetable,1High-FatMeat,21⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1⁄2
FreshSalsaPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour15Minutes|20servings(1⁄4cupeach)
FoodforThoughtForasnack,diptortillachipsorcut-upveggiesintothisspecialsalsa.Forbreakfast,useittosauceupanykindofeggs.Youcaneventrysalsaandeggsinaflourtortillaforazestypick-me-up!4largetomatoes,seeded,choppedanddrained(4cups)
1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)2clovesgarlic,finelychopped
1can(4.5oz)choppedgreenchiles,drained,or1⁄2cupchoppedseededfreshjalapeñochiles1⁄2cupchoppedfreshcilantro
2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper
1Inglassorplasticbowl,mixallingredients.2Cover;refrigeratetoblendflavorsbeforeserving,atleast1hourbutnolongerthan1week.
“ThoughIwastoldblandfoodswerebetter,Ipreferredstrongerseasoningslikegarlicandherbs.Asitturnedout,foodswithmoreflavor—likethissalsa—workedbetterforme.”—TheresaH.SharesHerRecipe
Lowfiber1Serving:Calories10(CaloriesfromFat0);TotalFat0g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium80mg;Potassium100mg;TotalCarbohydrate2g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein0g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC10%;Calcium0%;Iron0%;FolicAcid0%;Magnesium0%Exchanges:FreeCarbohydrateChoices:0
CreamyCaramelDipwithFruitPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:40Minutes|4servings(1⁄4cupeach)
FoodforThoughtExpertsrecommendyoueatatleast11/2to2cupsoffruitsdailytobesureyou’regettingallthenutrientsyouneedtobehealthy.Addthisflavorfuldiptomakeeatingfruitevenmoreenjoyable.4oz(half8-ozpackage)creamcheese,softened1⁄2cupvanillalow-fatyogurt1⁄4cupplus1to2teaspoonscarameltopping1tablespoonchoppedcrystallizedginger,ifdesired1mediumapple,sliced1mediumpear,sliced1mediumbanana,sliced
1Inmediumbowl,beatcreamcheesewithelectricmixeronmediumspeeduntilcreamy.Beatinyogurtand1⁄4cupofthecarameltoppinguntilsmooth.Cover;refrigerateatleast30minutesuntilchilled.
2Spoondipintosmallservingbowl.Drizzlewith1to2teaspoonscarameltopping;swirlwithtipofknife.Sprinklewithginger.Servewithapple,pearandbananaslicesfordipping.
“Thisrecipehasagreat‘treatyourself’feeltoit.Sometimesit’snicetotreatyourself.Mykidsalsolovedipping.Havingavarietyoftasty,healthydipsthatareeasyformetomakeandeasyforallofustoeatmakesmealtimeeasier.”—JudyO.
Goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories270(CaloriesfromFat90);TotalFat10g(SaturatedFat6g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol35mg;Sodium190mg;Potassium330mg;TotalCarbohydrate40g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein4g%DailyValue:VitaminA8%;VitaminC10%;Calcium10%;Iron2%;FolicAcid4%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:1Starch,1⁄2Fruit,1OtherCarbohydrate,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:21⁄2
SpinachDipinBreadBowlPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour15Minutes|8servings(1⁄2cupdipand1ozbreadeach)
FoodforThoughtSpinachisasupersourceoffolicacid.Necessaryforallcellstofunctionnormally,folicacidislackinginthedietsofmanypeople.Recentstudiesshowthatasmuchas40percentoftheAmericanpopulationdon’tmeettheirfolicacidrequirement.1box(9oz)frozenchoppedspinach,thawed,squeezedtodrain1can(4oz)slicedwaterchestnuts,drained,chopped5mediumgreenonions,chopped(5tablespoons)1clovegarlic,finelychopped1⁄2cupreduced-fatorregularsourcream1⁄2cupplainyogurt1⁄4teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoongroundmustard1⁄8teaspoonpepper1loaf(1lb)unslicedroundwholewheat,whiteorryebread
1Inlargebowl,mixspinach,waterchestnuts,onionsandgarlic.Stirinsourcream,yogurt,salt,mustardandpepper.Cover;refrigerateatleast1hourtoblendflavors.
2Justbeforeserving,cut1-to2-inchslicefromtopofbreadloaf.Hollowoutbreadloafbycuttingalongedgewithserratedknife,leavingabout1-inchshell,andpullingoutlargechunksofbread.Cutorteartopsliceandhollowed-outbreadintobite-sizepieces.
3Fillbreadloafwithspinachdip;placeonservingplate.Arrangebreadpiecesaroundloaftousefordipping.
“Averyeasyrecipeusingtwoofmyfavorites:breadandspinach.Besidesusingthebreadasadipper,Iusedbabycarrots,colorfulpeppersandanyotherveggiesIhadonhand.EatingcolorfulfoodslikefreshveggiesjustmademefeellikeIwasdoingsomethingreallygoodformyself.”—JudyO.
HighinfolicacidandvitaminA;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories200(CaloriesfromFat45);TotalFat5g(SaturatedFat2g,TransFat0.5g);
Cholesterol10mg;Sodium380mg;Potassium300mg;TotalCarbohydrate28g(DietaryFiber5g);Protein10g%DailyValue:VitaminA50%;VitaminC4%;Calcium15%;Iron10%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium20%Exchanges:1Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2Vegetable,1⁄2VeryLeanMeat,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
EasySalmonSpreadPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:2Hours15Minutes|16servings(2tablespoonsdipand4crackerseach)
FoodforThoughtSalmonisafabuloussourceofthemineralphosphorus.Youneedphosphorustobuildstrongbonesandhelpyourmusclesfunctionproperlywhentheyrelaxandcontract.Ifyoucrushupandeatthebonesincannedsalmon,you’llgetsomeextracalcium,too.1package(8oz)reduced-fat(Neufchâtel)orfat-freecreamcheese,softened
1can(143⁄4oz)redorpinksalmon,drained,flaked
3tablespoonsfinelychoppedredonion2tablespoonschoppedfreshor1⁄4teaspoondrieddillweed1tablespoonDijonmustard2tablespoonscapers
64whole-graincrackers
1Line2-cupbowlormoldwithplasticwrap.Inmediumbowl,beatcreamcheesewithelectricmixeronmediumspeeduntilsmooth.Stirinsalmon,2tablespoonsoftheredonion,1tablespoonofthedillweedandthemustard.Spoonintoplastic-linedbowl,pressingfirmly.
2Cover;refrigeratetochillandblendflavorsbeforeserving,atleast2hoursbutnolongerthan24hours.
3Turnbowlupsidedownontoservingplate;removebowlandplasticwrap.Garnishwithremaining1tablespoonredonion,1tablespoondill
weedandthecapers.Servewithcrackers.
“Idon’teatmanymealswhileI’monchemo.Iusuallygrazealldaylong,soafewcrackerswithsalmonspreadandtwooftheSnappyStuffedTomatoeswouldmakeagreatsnackormini-mealforme.”—AnneR.
Lowfiber1Serving:Calories120(CaloriesfromFat35);TotalFat4g(SaturatedFat1g,TransFat0.5g);Cholesterol15mg;Sodium380mg;Potassium135mg;TotalCarbohydrate13g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein9g%DailyValue:VitaminA4%;VitaminC0%;Calcium8%;Iron6%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium4%Exchanges:1Starch,1VeryLeanMeatCarbohydrateChoices:1
Citrus-PeachSmoothiePrepTime:5Minutes|StarttoFinish:5Minutes|3servings(1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshOrangejuiceisawell-knownsourceofvitaminC.Wheneatenwithafoodcontainingiron,thevitaminCinfoodscanimproveironabsorptiontohelppreventanemia.HavingadiethighinvitaminCalsodecreasestheriskofinfectionsandhelpshealwounds.1container(8oz)lemonfat-freeyogurt1cupunsweetenedfrozen,freshorcanned(drained)slicedpeaches3⁄4cupcalcium-fortifiedorangejuice3tablespoonsblueberries,ifdesired
1Inblender,placeyogurt,peachesandorangejuice.Cover;blendonhighspeedabout30secondsoruntilsmooth.
2Pourmixtureintoglasses.Garnishwithblueberries.
“WhenIwasveryfatigued,IusedanyfruitIhadonhandtomakethisquicksmoothie.Droppingfreshblueberriesintotheglassontopofthesmoothieaddsextracolorandflavorthatissogoodwiththelemonandpeach.”—SusanS.SharesHerRecipe
HighincalciumandvitaminC1Serving:Calories120(CaloriesfromFat0);TotalFat0g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium50mg;Potassium340mg;TotalCarbohydrate26g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein4g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC160%;Calcium20%;Iron2%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:1⁄2Fruit,1OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2SkimMilkCarbohydrateChoices:2
Watermelon-Kiwi-BananaSmoothiePrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:10Minutes|2servings(1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshSmoothiesmakeagreatsolutionformouthsores,astheyaresoothing.Becausecitrusfoodscanmakethediscomfortworse,kiwifruit,watermelonandbananasaregoodchoices.
1cupcoarselychoppedseededwatermelon1kiwifruit,peeled,cutintopieces
2icecubes1ripebanana,frozen,peeledandcutintochunks1⁄4cupchilledapplejuice
1Inblender,placeallingredients.Cover;blendonhighspeedabout30secondsoruntilsmooth.
2Pourmixtureintoglasses.
“WhenIdidn’tfeellikeeatingameal,smoothieswerequick,easytoswallowandnutritious.Ikeepripebananasinthefreezer—thenthey’realwaysreadyforthisrefreshingshake.”—JudyO.SharesHerRecipe
HighinvitaminC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories130(CaloriesfromFat0);TotalFat0.5g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium0mg;Potassium450mg;TotalCarbohydrate29g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein1g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC80%;Calcium2%;Iron4%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:1Fruit,1OtherCarbohydrateCarbohydrateChoices:2
Orange-PineappleSmoothiePrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:10Minutes|3servings(1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshThissmoothieisagreatchoiceduringchemotherapywhenyoumaybeexperiencingnausea,vomitingordiarrheaorhavingdifficultychewing.Stayingwell-hydratedcanbehalfthebattle.11⁄2cupscalcium-fortifiedorangejuice1⁄2cupfreshorcannedpineapplechunks1ripebanana,frozen,cutintochunks
2tablespoonsvanilla-proteinpowderor1⁄4cuporangeyogurt
3icecubes
1Inblender,placeallingredients.Cover;blendonhighspeedabout30secondsoruntilsmooth.
2Pourmixtureintoglasses.
“ThetwochangesI’vemadetomydietaredrinkingmorewaterandeatingmorefruitsandvegetables.NowInevergetinmycarwithoutmywaterbottle,andthissmoothieisaneasywaytoloaduponfruit.”—JudyO.SharesHerRecipe
HighincalciumandvitaminC1Serving:Calories140(CaloriesfromFat5);TotalFat0.5g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium20mg;Potassium440mg;TotalCarbohydrate30g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein2g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC90%;Calcium20%;Iron0%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:1Fruit,1OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2VeryLeanMeatCarbohydrateChoices:2
Sugar’nSpiceGreenTeaPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:10Minutes|4servings(about1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshThisfruityteaishelpfulifyouhaveametallictasteinyourmouth.Thecombinationofcitrusandspicescanhelptodisguiseanofftaste.Don’tforgetthatgreenteaisnotanherbaltea;likeblacktea,itcontainscaffeine.4cupsboilingwater
4teabagsgreentea1⁄4teaspoongroundcinnamon6wholecloves,brokenintopieces1⁄4cupsugar1⁄4cuporangejuice
2tablespoonslemonjuice2orangeslices,cutinhalf
1Inheatproofcontainer,pourboilingwateroverteabags.Addcinnamonandcloves.Cover;letsteep3to5minutes.
2Removeteabags;strainteatoremovecloves.Stirsugar,orangejuiceandlemonjuiceintotea.Servehotwithorangeslicehalfineachcup.
“Ihavealwaysenjoyedcoffee,butnowI’mtryingtodrinkmoretea—greenteaespecially.Thisspicy,sweetteaisagreatalternativetoplaingreentea,andit’sgoodwhenservedchilled.Sometimes,I’dmakeituphotandrefrigeratetheresttodrinklaterasicedtea,especiallyinthesummer.”—JudyO.
Lowfiber
1Serving:Calories60(CaloriesfromFat0);TotalFat0g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium10mg;Potassium125mg;TotalCarbohydrate15g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein0g%DailyValue:VitaminA0%;VitaminC6%;Calcium0%;Iron0%;FolicAcid4%;Magnesium2%Exchanges:1FruitCarbohydrateChoices:1
ChaiTeaPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:10Minutes|4servings(1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshTeahaslongbeenlinkedtorelaxation.Chai,popularinIndia,isblackteamixedwithfragrantspicessuchasnutmegandcinnamon,milkandasweetener.Thiswarmingteaisespeciallycomfortingoncoolmornings.It’salsogoodservedicedonwarmdays.2cupswater
4teabagsblacktea21⁄2cupsmilk
2tablespoonshoney1⁄2teaspoongroundginger1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg1⁄4teaspoongroundcinnamon
1In2-quartsaucepan,heatwatertoboiling.Addteabags;reduceheatandsimmer2minutes.
2Removeteabags.Stirremainingingredientsintotea.Heattoboiling.Stirwithwhisktofoammilk.Pourintocups.
“Ifoundhotteatobealifesaverduringtreatment;itwentdownveryeasily.Thehoneyandspicesinthisteaareverysoothing.Ifblackteadoesn’tsoundgoodtoyourightnow,useanyherbaltea.”—LoisK.
Goodsourceofcalcium
1Serving:Calories110(CaloriesfromFat30);TotalFat3g(SaturatedFat2g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol10mg;Sodium70mg;Potassium240mg;TotalCarbohydrate16g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein5g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC0%;Calcium20%;Iron0%;FolicAcid2%;Magnesium4%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2Low-FatMilkCarbohydrateChoices:1
SnackBustersAttimes,youmaynotfeeluptoeatingafullmealandinsteadmayfindthateatingmoreoftenthroughoutthedayisbetter.Ifaregular-sizedmealistoomuchforyou,tryeatingmini-mealsorsnacksinsteadoflargemeals.Forgoodsnackchoices,checkoutthelistbelow:•Freshfruitsandvegetablesprovidemanyneedednutrients.Keepbabycarrots,celerysticks,freshorfrozengrapes,bananasandapplesonhand.•Stringcheese,cheesechunksandcottagecheese,eatenwithorwithoutfreshfruit,providemuch-neededcalcium.•Grahamandsaltinecrackersareeasytodigestandarelowinresidue.Eatthemplain,orspreadthemwithpeanutbutter,cheeseorjam.•Cerealwithorwithoutmilkcontainsmanynutrientsfromfortification.Cerealisveryconvenienttosnackonrightfromtheboxortoaddtosaltedpeanutsorpretzels,aswellastoeatwithmilk.•Nuts,snackmixes,popcornandgranolabarsworkwellforthosenotneedingtofollowalow-residuediet.Quickenergyandconveniencearekeytothesetastysnacks.•Cannedanddriedfruits.Mandarinoranges,applesauce,driedplumsorapricotsanddatesaregreatsnacksontheirown,orteamthemupwithnuts,popcornorcheesecrackers.•Smallsandwiches,suchasgrilledcheeseorturkey,cutintofourths,workwellasmini-meals.Eatonepiecenow,thenifyou’reuptoit,eatanother;otherwisesavetherestforlater.
•Soupandcrackers.Forconvenience,usecannedsoupandserveyourselfasmallbowl.Miniaturecrackers,suchasoystercrackersorfish-shapedcheesecrackers,maynotseemasoverwhelmingaslargercrackers,sostartwiththemfirst.•Shakesandsmoothiescontainingmilkoryogurtcanbeasourceofextracalciumandotherimportantnutrients.Becausenochewingisrequired,beveragesareparticularlysoothingifyouhavemouthsores.•Makethemostofleftovers.Reheatmashedpotatoes,pizzaorpasta.Turnyesterday’ssaladintoafillingforsandwiches.Seeflavorboosters.•Somethingsweet.Smallcookiesorcakesmayprovidenecessarycarbohydratestoboostyourenergyinapinch,butsaveroomformoresustainingfoods,too.
420-MinuteMainDishes
FettuccinewithAsparagusandMushroomsAngelHairPastawithAvocadoandTomatoesCreamyQuinoaPrimaveraMediterraneanCouscousandBeansPastawithChickeninChiliSauceHoney-MustardTurkeywithSnapPeasCantaloupeandChickenSaladCaribbeanChickenSaladSpinach-ShrimpSaladwithHotBaconDressingChutney-SalmonSaladSavoryScallopsandShrimpChoppedVegetableandCrabmeatSaladCarrot-TunaSaladFiestaTacoSaladPotato-Tomato-TofuDinnerLoadedPotatoesMacaroniPasta“Soup”CreamofBroccoliSoupEasyBeefStroganoff
CaramelizedPorkSlices
FettuccinewithAsparagusandMushroomsPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|6servings(11⁄3cupseach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshThepasta(grain),pinenutsandcheesemakethisrecipeagoodchoiceforvegetarianswithcancer.1⁄4cupsun-driedtomatoes(notoil-packed)8ozuncookedfettuccine
1teaspoonoliveorvegetableoil1lbthinfreshasparagusspears,brokeninto2-inchpieces1lbfreshmushrooms,sliced(6cups)2clovesgarlic,finelychopped3tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley
2tablespoonschoppedfreshbasilleaves1cupdrywhitewineorchickenbroth1cupchickenbroth
2tablespoonscornstarch1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper
2tablespoonspinenuts1⁄4cupfreshlygratedParmesancheese
1Coverdriedtomatoeswithboilingwater.Letstand10minutes;drain.Choptomatoes.
2Cookanddrainfettuccineasdirectedonpackage.3Meanwhile,in12-inchskillet,heatoilovermediumheat.Addasparagus,mushrooms,garlic,parsleyandbasil;cook5minutes,stirringoccasionally.Stirintomatoes.Simmer2to3minutes,untiltomatoesareheated.
4Insmallbowl,placewineandbroth;beatincornstarch,saltandpepperwithwhiskuntilblended.Stirintovegetablemixture.Heattoboilingovermediumheat,stirringconstantly,untilmixtureissmoothandbubbly.Boilandstir1minute.Serveoverfettuccine.Sprinklewithnutsandcheese.
“Agoodfriend,wellknownforherhealthyeatinghabits,sharedthisrecipewithme.Ifoundittobeverysoothing,tastyandcolorful.”—JoanK.SharesHerRecipe
Highinfolicacid;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories250(CaloriesfromFat60);TotalFat6g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol30mg;Sodium660mg;Potassium590mg;TotalCarbohydrate36g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein11g%DailyValue:VitaminA15%;VitaminC8%;Calcium10%;Iron25%;FolicAcid35%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,4Vegetable,1⁄2LeanMeat,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:21⁄2
AngelHairPastawithAvocadoandTomatoesPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|6servings(11⁄3cupseach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshCoconutoilcanbesubstitutedforsoy,corn,oliveorsaffloweroil.Coconutoilisasourceofmedium-chainfattyacids,whichforsome,maybemoreeasilydigested.8ozuncookedangelhairpasta
2tablespoonsoliveorvegetableoil2clovesgarlic,finelychopped3⁄4cupchoppedfreshbasilleaves1⁄2to3⁄4largeavocado,peeled,pittedandcutintosmallcubes4mediumtomatoes,cutintosmallcubes1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper
1Cookanddrainpastaasdirectedonpackage.2Meanwhile,in3-quartsaucepan,heatoilovermediumheat.Addgarlic;cook1to2minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilgarlicistenderbutnotbrown.Removefromheat.
3Stirbasil,avocadoandtomatoesintogarlicinsaucepan.Tossvegetablemixtureandpasta.Sprinklewithsaltandpepper.
“Thereissomethingsoappealingabouttheflavorcombinationoftomato,avocadoandbasilwithpastathatwasverycomfortingtomeandsatisfiedmycravings.”—SusanS.SharesHerRecipe
HighinvitaminAandfolicacid;goodsourceoffiber
1Serving:Calories260(CaloriesfromFat70);TotalFat8g(SaturatedFat1g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium350mg;Potassium350mg;TotalCarbohydrate38g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein7g%DailyValue:VitaminA20%;VitaminC10%;Calcium2%;Iron10%;FolicAcid25%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:2Starch,1Vegetable,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:21⁄2
CreamyQuinoaPrimaveraPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|6servings
FoodforThoughtQuinoa,pronounced“keen-wa,”wasastaplegrainoftheIncasofPeru.Loadedwithnutrients,quinoahasasweet,slightlynuttyflavor.Besuretorinsequinoatoremovethenaturalbittercoatingofthegrain.11⁄2cupsuncookedquinoa
3cupschickenbroth1package(3oz)creamcheese1tablespoonchoppedfreshor1teaspoondriedbasilleaves
2teaspoonsbutterormargarine2clovesgarlic,finelychopped5cupsthinlyslicedorbite-sizepiecesassorteduncookedvegetables(asparagus,broccoli,carrot
orzucchini)
2tablespoonsgratedRomanocheese
1Rinsequinoathoroughly;drain.In2-quartsaucepan,heatquinoaandbrothtoboiling.Reduceheat;coverandsimmer10to15minutesoruntilallbrothisabsorbed.Stirincreamcheeseandbasil.
2Meanwhile,in10-inchnonstickskillet,meltbutterovermedium-highheat.Addgarlic;cookabout30seconds,stirringfrequently,untilgolden.Stirinvegetables.Cookabout2minutes,stirringfrequently,untilvegetablesarecrisp-tender.
3Tossvegetablesandquinoamixture.SprinklewithRomanocheese.
“Quinoaissuchagreatsourceofproteinandtastesgreat!Icookedquinoaformykidswhentheywere8and11andformyniecesandnephews(nowages4through9),andtheylovedit!Theydidn’tevenknowtheywereeatingsomethinghealthy!”—AnneR.
Highinpotassium,vitaminsAandC,iron,folicacidandmagnesium;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories280(CaloriesfromFat90);TotalFat10g(SaturatedFat4.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol20mg;Sodium620mg;Potassium630mg;TotalCarbohydrate35g(DietaryFiber5g);Protein11g%DailyValue:VitaminA110%;VitaminC15%;Calcium10%;Iron20%;FolicAcid30%;Magnesium25%Exchanges:1Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,2Vegetable,1⁄2Medium-FatMeat,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
MediterraneanCouscousandBeansPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshLegumes,suchasdriedbeans,peasandgarbanzobeans,areagreatsourceoffiber.Eatingplentyoffiberhelpskeepthedigestivetractmoving.This,inturn,lessenstheamountoftimetheintestinaltractisexposedtofoodsandbreakdownproductsoffoods,someofwhichmaycontaintoxins.3cupschickenbroth
2cupsuncookedcouscous1⁄2cupraisinsorcurrants1⁄4teaspoonpepper1⁄8teaspoongroundredpepper(cayenne)
1smalltomato,chopped(1⁄2cup)1can(15to16oz)garbanzobeans,drained,rinsed1⁄3cupcrumbledfetacheese
1In3-quartsaucepan,heatbrothtoboiling.Stirinremainingingredientsexceptcheese;removefromheat.
2Cover;letstandabout5minutesoruntilliquidisabsorbed.Stirgently.Sprinkleeachservingwithcheese.
“Thisgreatmaindishhastheaddedbenefitofcontainingfruitandvegetablesandisquicktocook.Bestofall,myfamilylovescouscous!”—JudyO.
Highinpotassium,iron,magnesiumandfolicacid;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories590(CaloriesfromFat60);TotalFat7g(SaturatedFat2.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol10mg;Sodium1040mg;Potassium750mg;TotalCarbohydrate107g(DietaryFiber10g);Protein24g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC4%;Calcium15%;Iron25%;FolicAcid45%;Magnesium25%Exchanges:31⁄2Starch,1⁄2Fruit,3OtherCarbohydrate,1Vegetable,1VeryLeanMeat,1⁄2LeanMeat,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:7
PastawithChickeninChiliSaucePrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtThisrecipesuppliesagoodsourceofpotassium,anutrientneededtohelpthebodymaintainitsfluidbalance.Potassiumalsohelpswithnerveandmusclefunction.4ozuncookedspinachfettuccine,vermicelliorotherpasta
2tablespoonsvegetableoil4bonelessskinlesschickenbreasts(about11⁄4lb)1mediumonion,sliced
1cupchickenbroth1⁄2cupchilisauceGratedParmesancheese,ifdesired
1Cookanddrainfettuccineasdirectedonpackage.2Meanwhile,ina10-inchskillet,heatoilovermedium-highheat.Addchickenandonion;cook10to12minutes,turningchickenonceandstirringonionsoccasionally,untilbrown.
3Stirbrothandchilisauceintochickenandonion.Cookabout5minutesoruntilsauceisthickenedandjuiceofchickenisnolongerpinkwhencentersofthickestpiecesarecut.
4Placefettuccineonservingplatter.Topwithchickenandsauce.Sprinklewithcheese.
“Ineededtoeatlow-residuefoods,sohavingthissimplerecipereallyhelpedme!”—TheresaH.SharesHerRecipe
Lowresidue1Serving:Calories380(CaloriesfromFat120);TotalFat13g(SaturatedFat3g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol110mg;Sodium920mg;Potassium500mg;TotalCarbohydrate27g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein38g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC6%;Calcium4%;Iron15%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1⁄2Vegetable,41⁄2VeryLeanMeat,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
Honey-MustardTurkeywithSnapPeasPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:40Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtThiszestyturkeyrecipecooksinaflash.Justmarinatetheturkeyasdescribedbelow,throwinsomecarrotsandpeapodsforvitaminsAandCandyou’rereadytogo.1lbuncookedturkeybreastcutlets,about1⁄4inchthick1⁄2cuphoney-Dijondressing1cupready-to-eatbaby-cutcarrots,cutinhalflengthwise1⁄4cupwater2cupsfreshsugarsnappeas,stringsremoved
1Placeturkeyinshallowglassorplasticdish.Pourdressingoverturkey;turnturkeytocoatevenly.Coverdish;letstand20minutesatroomtemperature.
2Spray12-inchskilletwithcookingspray;heatovermediumheat.Draindressingfromturkey;patturkeydry.Cookturkeyinskillet3to5minutes,turningonce,untilbrown.
3Addcarrotsandwater.Topturkeyandcarrotswithsugarsnappeas.Cover;cook7to9minutesoruntilcarrotsaretenderandturkeyisnolongerpinkincenter.
“Thethinslicesofturkeymakeiteasytoeatasmallportionandstillgetawell-balancedandpretty-lookingplate.ItisveryimportantforfoodtobeappetizingandyetservedinsmallenoughquantitiessoIamnotoverwhelmed.”—AnneR.
HighinironandvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories240(CaloriesfromFat100);TotalFat11g(SaturatedFat2g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol75mg;Sodium260mg;Potassium410mg;TotalCarbohydrate8g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein27g%DailyValue:VitaminA80%;VitaminC15%;Calcium4%;Iron10%;FolicAcid4%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:1Vegetable,31⁄2VeryLeanMeat,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1⁄2
CantaloupeandChickenSaladPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:2Hours20Minutes|6servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshCantaloupeandgrapesaremoist,tastyfruitsthatblendwellwiththistangydressing.Sometimeseatingfruitsthatcontainalotofwatercanhelpsoothedrymouth.ThevitaminChelpsboosttheimmunesystemandfightinfection.1⁄4cupplainyogurt1⁄4cupmayonnaiseorsaladdressing1tablespoonlemonjuice
1tablespoonchoppedfreshchives1⁄4teaspoonsalt
5cupscut-up(11⁄2inch)cantaloupe
21⁄2cupscut-upcookedchicken1cupredorgreengrapes,cutinhalf
1mediumcucumber,cutinto11⁄4-inchstrips
1Inlargebowl,mixyogurtandmayonnaise.Stirinlemonjuice,chivesandsalt.
2Stirinremainingingredients.Cover;refrigerateuntilchilledbeforeserving,atleast2hoursbutnolongerthan24hours.
“Averyeasychickenandfruitsalad,thisrecipehasalwaysbeenahitformeandwithfamilyandfriends.”—MarieE.SharesHerRecipe
HighinvitaminsAandC;goodsourceofpotassium1Serving:Calories200(CaloriesfromFat50);TotalFat5g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol50mg;Sodium250mg;Potassium620mg;TotalCarbohydrate18g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein19g%DailyValue:VitaminA90%;VitaminC90%;Calcium4%;Iron6%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:1Fruit,1⁄2Vegetable,21⁄2VeryLeanMeat,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
CaribbeanChickenSaladPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtLoadedwithmangoandbellpepper,thissaladisatastysourceofvitaminsAandC.VitaminChelpspromotehealthygums,bloodvessels,bonesandteeth,andcanalsohelpustoabsorbironbetter.1lbbonelessskinlesschickenbreasts,cutinto1⁄2-inchstrips2tablespoonsblackenedseasoningblend
1tablespooncanolaorvegetableoil1bag(5oz)mixedbabysaladgreens(4cups)1mediummango,peeled,pittedanddiced(1cup)1⁄2mediumredonion,sliced(3⁄4cup)
1smallredbellpepper,chopped(1⁄2cup)2⁄3cupraspberryvinaigrette
1Placechickeninheavy-dutyresealablefood-storageplasticbag.Sprinkleseasoningblendoverchicken;sealbagandshakeuntilchickenisevenlycoated.
2In10-inchnonstickskillet,heatoilovermedium-highheat.Addchicken;cook7to10minutes,stirringfrequently,untilnolongerpinkincenter.Removechickenfromskillet;drainonpapertowels.
3Inlargebowl,tosssaladgreens,mango,onionandbellpepper;divideamong4plates.Topwithchicken.Drizzlewithvinaigrette.
“Ialwayshaveboneless,skinlesschickenbreastsonhand,readyforaneasy,quickmeal.”—JudyO.
HighinvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories270(CaloriesfromFat70);TotalFat7g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol70mg;Sodium440mg;Potassium530mg;TotalCarbohydrate25g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein26g%DailyValue:VitaminA70%;VitaminC80%;Calcium6%;Iron10%;FolicAcid
20%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:11⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,31⁄2VeryLeanMeat,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:11⁄2
Spinach-ShrimpSaladwithHotBaconDressingPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtSpinachisanexcellentsourceofmagnesiumandiron.Magnesiumhelpswithenergyreleasefromfoods;ironiskeyforbringingoxygentocells.4slicesbacon,cutinto1-inchpieces1⁄4cupwhitevinegar
1tablespoonsugar1⁄4teaspoongroundmustard4cupslightlypackedbite-sizepiecesspinachleaves1cupslicedfreshmushrooms(3oz)1cupcrumbledfetacheese(4oz)1⁄2lbcookedpeeleddeveinedmediumshrimp
1In10-inchskillet,cookbaconovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilcrisp.Stirinvinegar,sugarandmustard;continuestirringuntilsugarisdissolved.
2Inlargebowl,tossspinach,mushrooms,cheeseandshrimp.Drizzlehotbacondressingoverspinachmixture;tosstocoat.Serveimmediately.
“I’mtryingtoeatmorespinach,andthisrecipemakesiteasyasitusesthreeofmyfavoritefoods:mushrooms,cheeseandshrimp.”—JudyO.
HighincalciumandvitaminA;goodsourceoffolicacidandiron;lowfiber1Serving:Calories200(CaloriesfromFat90);TotalFat10g(SaturatedFat6g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol145mg;Sodium650mg;Potassium390mg;TotalCarbohydrate6g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein20g%DailyValue:VitaminA60%;VitaminC8%;Calcium20%;Iron15%;FolicAcid20%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:1Vegetable,1VeryLeanMeat,1⁄2Medium-FatMeat,1High-FatMeatCarbohydrateChoices:1⁄2
Chutney-SalmonSaladPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:10Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtSalmonisasupersourceofvitaminB12.WeneedvitaminB12forallbodycellstofunctionproperly.OthersourcesofvitaminB12includeleancutsofbeefandporkloin.2cans(6ozeach)bonelessskinlesssalmon,drained,flaked
3cupsbroccolislaw2⁄3cupmayonnaiseorsaladdressing1⁄3cupchutney1⁄4cupdry-roastedpeanuts,chopped
1Inglassorplasticbowl,mixsalmon,broccolislaw,mayonnaiseandchutney.
2Justbeforeserving,stirinpeanuts.
“WhenI’mtired,Iliketouseshortcuts.Broccolislawisoneofmyfavorites.”—JudyO.
Highincalcium,vitaminCandfolicacid;goodsourceofpotassium1Serving:Calories460(CaloriesfromFat330);TotalFat36g(SaturatedFat5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol65mg;Sodium610mg;Potassium330mg;TotalCarbohydrate15g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein19g%DailyValue:VitaminA40%;VitaminC50%;Calcium20%;Iron8%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2Vegetable,21⁄2LeanMeat,51⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
SavoryScallopsandShrimpPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshBrothorapplejuicecanoftenbesubstitutedforthewineusedtoflavorarecipe.Useyourjudgmenttodeterminewhichflavorwouldworkbestwiththerecipe.Somestudieshaveshownthatsmallamountsofalcohol,suchaswine,maylessentheriskofdevelopingcoronaryheartdiseaseinmiddle-agedmenandwomen.
2tablespoonsoliveorvegetableoil1clovegarlic,finelychopped2mediumgreenonions,sliced(2tablespoons)2mediumcarrots,thinlysliced(1cup)1tablespoonchoppedfreshor1teaspoonparsleyflakes1lbuncookeddeveinedpeeledmediumshrimp,thawediffrozen,tailshellsremoved1lbseascallops,cutinhalf1⁄2cupdrywhitewineorchickenbroth
1tablespoonlemonjuice1⁄4to1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepperflakes
1In12-inchnonstickskillet,heatoilovermediumheat.Addgarlic,onions,carrotsandparsley;cookabout5minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilcarrotsarecrisp-tender.
2Stirinremainingingredients.Cook4to5minutes,stirringfrequently,untilshrimparepinkandscallopsarewhiteandopaque.
“I’musingmorefreshherbsinmycooking,whichenhancesthearomaandflavoroffoods.Thismakesmefeelmorelikeeating.”—JudyO.
HighinvitaminC;lowfiber1Serving:Calories220(CaloriesfromFat80);TotalFat9g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol190mg;Sodium490mg;Potassium570mg;TotalCarbohydrate4g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein31g%DailyValue:VitaminA110%;VitaminC6%;Calcium10%;Iron25%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:4LeanMeatCarbohydrateChoices:0
FlavorBoosters“Foodjusttastesdifferentduringchemotherapy,notlikeitusedto.”Soundfamiliar?Duetochemotherapyorradiationandtheeffectthesetreatmentshaveonthewayfoodtastes,findingwaystoenjoyyourfoodcanbearealchallenge.Whatworksforonepersonmaynotworkforanother;somepatientsfindthateatingblandorplainfoodsisbest,andsomefindtheytoleratehighlyseasonedorspicyfoodsandevencravethem.Tryafewoftheseideastoboosttheflavorofyourfoods.1.Addgratedlemon,limeororange,orthejuicefromthesefruits,tocookies,cakes,chickenandfish.
2.Marinatechickenbreastsorturkeybreastslicesinsoysauce,teriyakisauceorsautésauce(suchasDijonchickensautésauce)for30minutesbeforecooking.
3.Addpestoorsalsatopasta,fishandmaindishes.4.Usefreshherbswhencookingchickenandfish.5.Usesmallamountsoffoodsthatpackalotofflavor:Kalamataolives,anchovies,capers,roastedgarlic,bluecheese,fetacheese,Dijonmustard,toastedwalnuts,crushedredpepper.
6.Usegarlictoboosttheflavorofmeats,sidedishes,pilafs,saladsandsoups.
7.Cookriceinbrothorapplejuiceinsteadofwater.8.Sprinkletoastednutsoverfish,saladsandmainandsidedishes.9.Caramelizemeatbysprinklingbrownsugar,drizzlingwithorangejuiceormolassesandcookinguntilthemixturethickensandcoatsthemeat.
10.Experimentwithbalsamic,raspberry,tarragon,whitewineandseasonedricevinegarstoaddzingtocookedvegetables,pasta,soups,saladsandcookedmeats.
11.Usecurrypowderandcorianderinchickensaladsandcasserolesandtoaddajoltofexoticflavortosoupsandstews.
ChoppedVegetableandCrabmeatSaladPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtThissaladisagreatsourceofthemineralmagnesium.Consideredoneofthehealingnutrients,magnesiumisimportantinhelpingtoreleasecarbohydrateenergyfromfoods.Magnesiumalsoworkstotransmitnerveimpulsesthroughmuscles.DRESSING1⁄3cupfrozen(thawed)limeadeconcentrate1⁄4cupvegetableoil1tablespoonriceorwhitevinegar
1teaspoongratedgingerroot1⁄4teaspoonsaltSALAD
2cupstornescarole2cans(6ozeach)crabmeat,drainedandflaked,or2cupschoppedcookedturkeyorchicken1smalljicama,peeled,chopped(1cup)1largepapaya,peeled,seededandchopped(1cup)1largeyelloworredbellpepper,chopped(1cup)1⁄2cupdry-roastedpeanuts1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro
1Intightlycoveredcontainer,shakedressingingredients.2Inlargebowl,placeremainingingredientsexceptpeanutsandcilantro.Pourdressingoversalad;tosstocoat.Topwithpeanutsandcilantro.
“Mefirst—that’smynewmotto.MostofmylifeIhavebeencaringforotherpeople.Duringchemo,Iallowedmyselfandmyfamilytoputmefirstonthe
carelist.”—JudyO.
Highinpotassium,magnesium,folicacidandvitaminC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories400(CaloriesfromFat210);TotalFat24g(SaturatedFat3.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol55mg;Sodium520mg;Potassium660mg;TotalCarbohydrate29g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein18g%DailyValue:VitaminA20%;VitaminC200%;Calcium10%;Iron8%;FolicAcid25%;Magnesium20%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2Fruit,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1Vegetable,2VeryLeanMeat,41⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
Carrot-TunaSaladPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour20Minutes|6servings(1cupeach)
FoodforThoughtCarrotsareagreatsourceofbeta-carotene,aformofvitaminA.YouneedvitaminAdailyforpropervisionindimlightandforhealthyhairandskin.1⁄2cupmayonnaiseorsaladdressing1⁄4teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper2mediumcarrots,shredded(1cup)2mediumstalkscelery,diced(1cup)
1smallonion,chopped(1⁄4cup)2hard-cookedeggs,sliced2cans(5ozeach)tunainwater,drained1can(4oz)shoestringpotatoes
1Inlargebowl,mixallingredientsexcepttunaandpotatoes.Stirintuna.Cover;refrigerateabout1houroruntilchilled.
2Justbeforeserving,stirinpotatoes.
“Itwasimportanttometokeepthingsonaroutineandpreparefoodsthatmyfamilywouldeat,likethiseasysalad.”—JoyceK.SharesHerRecipe
HighinvitaminsAandC1Serving:Calories230(CaloriesfromFat150);TotalFat17g(SaturatedFat3g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol90mg;Sodium420mg;Potassium270mg;TotalCarbohydrate7g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein12g%DailyValue:VitaminA70%;VitaminC6%;Calcium2%;Iron6%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium4%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2Vegetable,1⁄2VeryLeanMeat,1LeanMeat,21⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1⁄2
FiestaTacoSaladPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|5servings
FoodforThoughtThisnutrient-denserecipeisapowerhouse!Thatmeansfortheamountofcaloriesitprovides,it’sloadedwithvitaminsandmineralssuchasfiber,calcium,iron,magnesiumandvitaminC—keynutrientsimportanttothehealingprocess.1can(15oz)blackbeans,drained,rinsed1⁄2cuptacosauce
6cupsbite-sizepieceslettuce1mediumgreenbellpepper,cutintostrips2mediumtomatoes,cutintowedges1⁄2cuppittedripeolives,drained
1cupcornchips1cupshreddedCheddarcheese(4oz)1⁄2cupThousandIslanddressing
1In2-quartsaucepan,heatbeansandtacosauceovermediumheat2to3minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilheated.
2Inlargebowl,tosslettuce,bellpepper,tomatoes,olivesandcornchips.Spoonbeanmixtureoverlettucemixture;toss.Sprinklewithcheese.Serveimmediatelywithdressing.
“Thebeansreplacethehamburgerinthistacosalad.It’sagreat‘new’waytoserveafamilyfavorite.”—JudyO.
Highincalcium,ironandvitaminC;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories370(CaloriesfromFat190);TotalFat21g(SaturatedFat7g,TransFat0g);
Cholesterol30mg;Sodium990mg;Potassium610mg;TotalCarbohydrate31g(DietaryFiber9g);Protein13g%DailyValue:VitaminA25%;VitaminC25%;Calcium20%;Iron15%;FolicAcid30%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,2Vegetable,1⁄2VeryLeanMeat,1⁄2High-FatMeat,31⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
Potato-Tomato-TofuDinnerPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|5servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshTofuisagreatalternativetomeat.Madefromsoybeans,itprovidesprotein,ironandcalcium.Tofucanbecomfortingwhenmouthsoresordrymouthareabother,becauseit’ssoveryeasytochew!
2tablespoonsoliveorvegetableoil1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedredonion
5smallredpotatoes,sliced(21⁄2cups)
2cupsfrozencutgreenbeans1⁄2teaspoonItalianseasoning1⁄2teaspoongarlicsalt
1package(14oz)firmtofu,cutinto1⁄2-inchcubes2plum(Roma)tomatoes,thinlysliced1hard-cookedegg,chopped
1In12-inchskillet,heatoilovermedium-highheat.Addonion;cook2minutes,stirringfrequently.Stirinpotatoes.Reduceheattomedium-low;coverandcookabout8minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilpotatoesaretender.
2Stiringreenbeans,Italianseasoningandgarlicsalt.Cover;cookabout5minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilbeansaretenderandpotatoesarelightgoldenbrown.
3Stirintofuandtomatoes.Cook2to3minutes,stirringoccasionallyandgently,justuntilhot.Sprinkleeachservingwithegg.
“IlovetofuwhenI’monchemobecauseitdoesn’thavethemetallictastethatmeathas.Iuseditinmockchickenenchiladasandthree-colorlasagna,andevenmydaddidn’tnoticethathewasn’teatingmeat!”—AnneR.
Goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories210(CaloriesfromFat90);TotalFat10g(SaturatedFat2g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol40mg;Sodium125mg;Potassium600mg;TotalCarbohydrate20g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein10g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC10%;Calcium20%;Iron15%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,11⁄2Vegetable,1⁄2LeanMeat,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
LoadedPotatoesPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtTheseloadedpotatoesareatastycomfortfood.Ifyoudon’tlikethetasteofgreenonionsorham,leavethemoutforacreamy-texturedtoppingthatmayhelpsoothemouthsores.IfyoufindsharpCheddaristoostrongrightnow,tryricottaormozzarella.
4mediumunpeeledredpotatoes1package(8oz)slicedfreshmushrooms(3cups)3⁄4cupchoppedfullycookedham
8mediumgreenonions,sliced(1⁄2cup)1⁄8teaspoongroundredpepper(cayenne)1⁄2cupreduced-fatsourcream1⁄2cupshreddedreduced-fatsharpCheddarcheese(2oz)
1Piercepotatoeswithfork.Onmicrowavablepapertowelinmicrowaveoven,arrangepotatoesabout1inchapartincircle.MicrowaveuncoveredonHigh8to10minutesoruntiltender.(Orbakepotatoesin375°Foven1hourto1hour30minutes.)Letpotatoesstanduntilcoolenoughtohandle.
2Meanwhile,spray4-quartDutchovenwithcookingspray;heatovermedium-highheat.Addmushrooms;cook1minute,stirringfrequently.Reduceheattomedium;coverandcook3minutes.Removefromheat.Stirinham,greenonionsandredpepper.Cover;letstand4minutes.
3Splitbakedpotatoesinhalflengthwise;fluffwithfork.Spread1tablespoonsourcreamovereachpotatohalf.Topeachwithhammixtureandcheese.
“Bakedpotatoesareamajorcomfortfood,sodoctoringthemuptomakeamealreallyhelpskeepmyappetiteup.Plus,IcanaddasmuchbutterandcheeseandsourcreamasIwantwithoutanyguiltbecauseIneedthecalories.”—AnneR.
Highinpotassium;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories300(CaloriesfromFat70);TotalFat7g(SaturatedFat4g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol30mg;Sodium550mg;Potassium1300mg;TotalCarbohydrate41g(DietaryFiber5g);Protein16g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC15%;Calcium15%;Iron15%;FolicAcid20%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:2Starch,2Vegetable,1⁄2LeanMeat,1⁄2High-FatMeatCarbohydrateChoices:3
MacaroniPasta“Soup”PrepTime:5Minutes|StarttoFinish:15Minutes|4servings(1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshMacaronisouphelpstorelievedigestivediscomfortanddrymouth.Mashedpotatoes,noodlesandcookedcerealsareotherchoicesthatmayhelp,aswell.Whensufferingfromdrymouth,trymakingyourfoodmoistbyaddingsaucesorsoakingdry,crispfoodslikecerealuntiltheygetsoggy.1package(7oz)elbowmacaroni(2cups)
11⁄2cupswholemilk1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper1⁄4cupbutterormargarine,softened1⁄2cupshreddedCheddarcheese(2oz)
1In2-quartsaucepan,cookmacaroniasdirectedonpackage—exceptcook2minuteslessthanrecommendedtime;drain.
2Returnmacaronitosaucepan.Stirinmilk,saltandpepper.Heatjustuntilmixturebeginstosimmer;donotboil.Removefrompan.Pourintoheatproofbowl.Stirinbutteruntilmelted.
3Justbeforeserving,sprinklecheeseovertop.
“IhadthissoupoftenwhenIwasakid,anditisstillacomfortfoodformyfourgrownchildrenandgrandchildren.Imadeitwhenotherfooddidn’tappealandmanytimesduringandafterradiationtreatmentswhenmydigestivetractwasinturmoil.”—LoisK.SharesHerRecipe
Highincalciumandfolicacid;lowfiber1Serving:Calories430(CaloriesfromFat180);TotalFat20g(SaturatedFat12g,TransFat0.5g);Cholesterol55mg;Sodium690mg;Potassium210mg;TotalCarbohydrate47g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein14g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC0%;Calcium20%;Iron10%;
FolicAcid25%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:21⁄2Starch,1⁄2Milk,1⁄2High-FatMeat,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
CreamofBroccoliSoupPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|4servings(1cupeach)
FoodforThoughtBroccoli,inthecruciferousfamilyofvegetablesalongwithBrusselssprouts,cabbageandkale,isanutritionpowerhouse.BroccoliprovidesasourceofvitaminK,anutrientthatassiststhebodywithbloodclotting,particularlyimportantaftersurgery.
2tablespoonsbutterormargarine1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)2mediumcarrots,thinlysliced(1cup)
2teaspoonsmustardseed1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper3⁄4lbfreshbroccoli,coarselychopped(31⁄2cups)or2boxes(9oz)frozenbroccolicuts1can(14oz)chickenbroth1cupwater
2teaspoonslemonjuice1⁄4cupsourcream
1In3-quartsaucepan,meltbutterovermediumheat.Addonionandcarrots;cookabout5minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilonionistender.Stirinmustardseed,saltandpepper.Stirinbroccoli,brothandwater.Heattoboiling.Reduceheat;coverandsimmerabout10
minutesoruntilbroccoliistender.2Placeone-thirdofthebroccolimixtureinblender.Cover;blendonhighspeeduntilsmooth.Pourintobowl.Continuetoblendinsmallbatchesuntilallsoupispureed.
3Returnblendedmixturetosaucepan.Stirinlemonjuice.Heatoverlowheatjustuntilhot.Stirinsourcream.
“Ilikethisrecipebecauseit’sanotherwaytousebroccolianditsatisfiesmydesireforcreamsoupswithoutallthefat.Iusefat-freesourcreamforalow-fatsoup.”—JudyO.SharesHerRecipe
HighinvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiberandfolicacid1Serving:Calories170(CaloriesfromFat90);TotalFat10g(SaturatedFat6g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol25mg;Sodium820mg;Potassium530mg;TotalCarbohydrate12g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein6g%DailyValue:VitaminA120%;VitaminC70%;Calcium8%;Iron6%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:3Vegetable,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
EasyBeefStroganoffPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtThiseasyrecipeisagoodchoicebecauseofthehighironandfolicacidnutrientsitprovides.Bothfolicacidandironarenutrientsthatarenecessaryforgoodhealth.1lbbeefsirloinorroundsteak
2tablespoonsbutterormargarine2⁄3cupwater1jar(4.5oz)slicedmushrooms,drained1⁄2package(2-ozsize)onionsoupmix(1envelope)
1cupsourcream4cupshotcookedriceornoodlesChoppedfreshparsley,ifdesired
1Removefatfrombeef.Cutbeefacrossgrainintoabout11⁄2x1⁄2-inchstrips.(Beefiseasiertocutifpartiallyfrozen,30to60minutes.)
2In10-inchskillet,meltbutterovermedium-highheat.Addbeef;cookabout10minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilbrown.Stirinwater,mushroomsandsoupmix.Cookabout10minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilbeefistender.
3Stirinsourcream;heatuntilhot.Serveoverrice.Sprinklewithparsley.
“EatingmymainmealatnoonwasagoodsolutionformebecausemyfoodsettledbetterwhenIhadmoreenergy;intheeveningIwastootiredforabigmeal.Thisrecipewasoneofmyfavorites.”—PatY.SharesHerRecipe
Highinironandfolicacid1Serving:Calories550(CaloriesfromFat200);TotalFat22g(SaturatedFat12g,TransFat0.5g);Cholesterol120mg;Sodium1440mg;Potassium510mg;TotalCarbohydrate52g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein36g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC2%;Calcium10%;Iron30%;
FolicAcid15%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:31⁄2Starch,31⁄2LeanMeat,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:31⁄2
CaramelizedPorkSlicesPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshPorkisagoodsourceofiron.Helpingwithproperoxygentransferinthebloodstream,ironiscrucialforlife.Ironalsohelpspreventanemiaandishelpfulwithimmunefunctions.1porktenderloin(1lb)2clovesgarlic,finelychopped2tablespoonspackedbrownsugar1tablespoonorangejuice
1tablespoonmolassesormaple-flavoredsyrup1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper
4cupshotcookedrice
1Trimfatfrompork.Cutporkinto1⁄2-inchslices.(Porkiseasiertocutifpartiallyfrozen,30to60minutes.)
2Heat10-inchnonstickskilletovermedium-highheat.Addporkandgarlic;cook6to8minutes,turningporkoccasionally,untilporkislightbrownonoutsideandnolongerpinkincenter.Drainifnecessary.
3Stirinremainingingredientsexceptrice.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilmixturethickensandcoatspork.Servewithrice.
“Porktenderloinislean,cooksquicklyandisbecomingafamilyfavorite.Thefactthatitislowresidue,whichworksforme,makesitevenmoreappealing.”—TheresaH.
Highinironandfolicacid;lowfiber;lowresidue1Serving:Calories370(CaloriesfromFat45);TotalFat5g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol50mg;Sodium950mg;Potassium630mg;TotalCarbohydrate56g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein26g%DailyValue:VitaminA0%;VitaminC0%;Calcium4%;Iron15%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:21⁄2Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,11⁄2VeryLeanMeat,1LeanMeatCarbohydrateChoices:4
5Make-AheadMeals
CornandBlackBeanSaladSeven-LayerPastaSaladLayeredChickenSaladSouthwesternPorkSaladDijonChickenwithOrzoRiceItalianChickenRollsChickenNoodleCasseroleTheUltimateChickenCasseroleChickenSoupwithHomemadeNoodlesCrowd-SizeMinestroneWhiteTurkeyChiliBeef-VegetableSoupLayeredBeefandVegetableDinnerSpaghettiandMeatSquaresAlmond-StuffedPorkChopsExtra-EasyBakedZitiEasyLasagnaItalianSpaghettiSauceSausage,VegetableandCheeseStrata
WildRice,SausageandMushroomCasseroleCrabScrambleCasserole
CornandBlackBeanSaladPrepTime:5Minutes|StarttoFinish:2Hours5Minutes|6servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshAgoodsourceofprotein,thisrecipedeliverssomeofthenecessitiesforrebuildingstrength.However,legumes,beansandothergas-producingfoodssuchasbroccoliandcabbageshouldbeavoidedaftersurgery,especiallysurgeryinvolvingtheintestines.1can(15oz)blackbeans,drained,rinsed1can(7oz)wholekernelcorn,drained1can(4.5oz)choppedgreenchiles,drained1⁄2cupmediumchunky-stylesalsa1⁄4cupchoppedonion
2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro
1Inmediumbowl,mixallingredients.Cover;refrigerateuntilchilled,atleast2hoursbutnolongerthan24hours.
“Becauseofmyfatigue,Isometimesmadedinnerinsteps.IcouldmakethissaladaheadoftimeandchillitwhileIwasmakingtherestofthemeal.”—TheresaH.SharesHerRecipe
Highinfolicacid;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories110(CaloriesfromFat5);TotalFat0.5g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium520mg;Potassium250mg;TotalCarbohydrate22g(DietaryFiber6g);Protein5g%DailyValue:VitaminA4%;VitaminC15%;Calcium4%;Iron8%;FolicAcid20%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1VegetableCarbohydrateChoices:11⁄2
Seven-LayerPastaSaladPrepTime:30Minutes|StarttoFinish:8Hours30Minutes|8servings(1cupeach)
FoodforThoughtYoucangetquiteanassortmentofphytochemicals,whicharenaturally-occurringplantchemicals,byeatingthewholefood.It’salsoimportanttoeatavarietyofdifferentfoods,especiallyfruitsandvegetables.2cupsuncookedbow-tie(farfalle)pasta(4oz)
2cupsfreshbroccoliflorets2mediumtomatoes,chopped(11⁄2cups)1mediumyellowbellpepper,chopped(1cup)1⁄3cupdicedredonion3⁄4cupmayonnaiseorsaladdressing3⁄4cupplainyogurt
2tablespoonssugar1⁄2teaspooncurrypowder
11⁄2cupsshreddedCheddarcheese(6oz)1tablespoonbaconflavorbitsorchips
2tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshparsley
1Cookanddrainpastaasdirectedonpackage.Meanwhile,in2-quartsaucepan,placebroccoliinboilingwater.Cover;cook1minute.Drain;immediatelyrinsewithcoldwateranddrainagain.
2In2-quartglassservingbowl,layertomatoes,broccoli,bellpepperandonion.
3Inmediumbowl,mixmayonnaise,yogurt,sugarandcurrypowder.Stir
inpasta.Layerpastamixtureevenlyoveronioninservingbowl.Sprinklewithcheese.Topwithbaconbitsandparsley.
4Cover;refrigerateatleast8hoursbutnolongerthan24hoursbeforeserving.
“Thisisareallytastyandcolorfulsalad.ImadeitinthemorningwhenIhadmoreenergy.ThenIcouldtakeanapduringthedayandserveitforaneasydinnerwhenIfeltalittlemorerested.”—SusanS.
HighinvitaminC;goodsourceofcalciumandvitaminA1Serving:Calories350(CaloriesfromFat220);TotalFat25g(SaturatedFat8g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol35mg;Sodium330mg;Potassium260mg;TotalCarbohydrate21g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein9g%DailyValue:VitaminA15%;VitaminC40%;Calcium15%;Iron6%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2Milk,1Vegetable,1⁄2High-FatMeat,31⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:11⁄2
LayeredChickenSaladPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:2Hours15Minutes|5servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshThisrecipeishigherinfatthanmanyinthiscookbook.Butnotallfatisbad!Weneedfattoprovideenergy,insulationandprotectionforthebody.Forsomecancerpatients,though,high-fatfoodsmaycauseintestinaldistressornauseaandshouldbeavoided.1bag(10oz)mixedsaladgreens(about8cups)1smallzucchini,thinlysliced1can(10oz)chunkchicken,drained1⁄4cupchoppedredonion1⁄2cuppimiento-stuffedsaladolives1⁄2cupmayonnaiseorsaladdressing3⁄4cupshreddedreduced-fatCheddarcheese(3oz)1cupfrozensweetpeas,drained,rinsed1mediumtomato,cutintowedges
1Inlargebowl,layersaladgreens,zucchini,chicken,onionandolives.2Spreadmayonnaiseoverolives,sealingtoedgeofbowl.Sprinklewithcheeseandpeas.Cover;refrigerateatleast2hoursbutnolongerthan24hours.
3Justbeforeserving,addtomatoandtosssalad.
“WhenIneededtoreducethefatinthisoranyrecipe,Iusedlessmayonnaiseandcheesethanwascalledfor.ThoughIknowsomefatinourdietsisimportant,IfeltbetterduringtreatmentswhenIknewmydietwasnothighinfat.”—MaryW.
HighinvitaminsAandCandfolicacid;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories290(CaloriesfromFat200);TotalFat22g(SaturatedFat4g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol30mg;Sodium710mg;Potassium410mg;TotalCarbohydrate10g(DietaryFiber3g);
Protein14g%DailyValue:VitaminA80%;VitaminC30%;Calcium20%;Iron10%;FolicAcid25%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:11⁄2Vegetable,1VeryLeanMeat,1⁄2High-FatMeat,31⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1⁄2
SouthwesternPorkSaladPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:55Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshThisrecipeisloadedwithplentyofvitaminsandminerals.Oneofthem,magnesium,isahealingnutrientthatisimportantforreleasingenergyfromfoodsothebodycanuseitproperly.PORK1porktenderloin(3⁄4lb)1⁄4teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepperDRESSING1⁄2cupfat-freesourcreamorplainyogurt1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro2tablespoonslimejuice
2tablespoonsvegetableoil1⁄4teaspoonsaltSALAD8cupsbite-sizepiecesmixedsaladgreensor1package(4oz)mixedsaladgreens1mediumyellowbellpepper,sliced1package(8oz)slicedfreshmushrooms(about3cups)1can(15to16oz)black-eyedpeas,drained,rinsed
1Heatovento350°F.Placeporkonrackinshallowroastingpan.Sprinklewithsaltandpepper.Insertmeatthermometersotipisinthickestpartofpork.
2Bakeuncovered30to40minutesoruntilporkhasslightblushofpinkincenterandmeatthermometerreads160°F.
3Meanwhile,insmallbowl,mixdressingingredients;setaside.4Coolpork;cutintoslices.Onlargeservingplate,arrangegreens,bellpepper,mushroomsandpeas.Topwithpork.Servewithdressing.
ToMakeAhead:Cookporkandcool.Makethedressingandpreparevegetables.Refrigerateallingredientsnolongerthan48hours.Justbeforeserving,continueasdirectedinStep4.
“Limejuicereallyhelpsmeattastegreat.ItcoversupthemetallictastethatIgetfromchemotherapy.I’vefoundthatethnicfoods,especiallySouthwestern,MexicanandItalianareoftensoflavorfulthatIdon’tnoticethemetallictaste.”—AnneR.
Highinpotassium,iron,calcium,magnesium,vitaminsAandCandfolicacid;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories330(CaloriesfromFat100);TotalFat11g(SaturatedFat2.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol40mg;Sodium620mg;Potassium1210mg;TotalCarbohydrate30g(DietaryFiber7g);Protein28g%DailyValue:VitaminA130%;VitaminC60%;Calcium10%;Iron25%;FolicAcid80%;Magnesium25%Exchanges:1Starch,31⁄2Vegetable,21⁄2LeanMeat,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
DijonChickenwithOrzoRicePrepTime:40Minutes|StarttoFinish:40Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshLowinfiberandresidue,thisrecipeisagreatchoiceamongsurvivorswhohavehadintestinaltrouble.Allingredientsareeasytodigest.Foradifferentspin,substitutemashedpotatoesoryamsforthepastaorrice.4bonelessskinlesschickenbreasts(about11⁄4lb)1⁄4cupDijonmustard1tablespoonoliveorvegetableoil
1tablespoonlemonjuice1⁄2teaspoondriedrosemaryleaves,crumbled1⁄4teaspoonpepper
11⁄3cupsuncookedorzopasta(8oz)Choppedfreshparsley,ifdesired
1Heatovento375°F.Spray11x7-inch(2-quart)glassbakingdishwithcookingspray.Placechickeninbakingdish.
2Insmallbowl,mixremainingingredientsexceptpastaandparsley.Spreadmustardmixtureoverchickentocoatthoroughly.
3Bakeuncovered25to30minutesoruntiljuiceofchickenisclearwhencenterofthickestpartiscut(atleast165°F).
4Meanwhile,cookanddrainpastaasdirectedonpackage.Garnishchickenwithparsley.Servewithpasta.
ToMakeAhead:Mixallingredientsexceptchicken,parsleyandpastainheavy-dutyplasticfood-storagebag.Addchicken,turningtocoat.Freezenolongerthan2months.Atleast12hoursbeforeserving,placefrozenchickeninrefrigeratortothaw.Heatovento375°.PlacechickeninrectangularbakingdishandcontinueasdirectedinStep3.
“Usingcrusheddriedtarragoninsteadofrosemaryisalsogoodinthismustardychicken.WheneverImadethisdish,Imadetwobatches,andkeptoneonhandinthefreezerforanothermeal.”—CatherineH.SharesHerRecipe
Lowfiber;lowresidue1Serving:Calories400(CaloriesfromFat80);TotalFat9g(SaturatedFat2g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol75mg;Sodium440mg;Potassium280mg;TotalCarbohydrate46g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein35g%DailyValue:VitaminA0%;VitaminC0%;Calcium4%;Iron20%;FolicAcid30%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:3Starch,4VeryLeanMeat,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
ItalianChickenRollsPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:50Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtChickenisagoodsourceofvitaminB6,pyridoxine.VitaminB6isimportantforhelpingthebodybreakdownproteinstofreethesmallerproteincomponents,calledaminoacids,thatthebodyneeds.4bonelessskinlesschickenbreasts(about11⁄4lb)
2slices(1⁄2ozeach)provolonecheese,cutinhalf
4thinslicespastrami1⁄3cupseasoneddrybreadcrumbs1⁄4cupgratedRomanoorParmesancheese
2tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshparsley1⁄4cupmilk
1Heatovento425°F.Spray8-inchsquarepanwithcookingspray.Betweensheetsofplasticwraporwaxedpaper,placeeachchickenbreastsmoothsidedown;gentlypoundwithflatsideofmeatmalletorrollingpinuntilabout1⁄4inchthick.
2Placepieceofprovolonecheeseandsliceofpastramioneachchickenpiece.Foldlongsidesofeachchickenpieceoverpastrami.Rollupchickenfromshortside;securewithtoothpick.
3Mixbreadcrumbs,Romanocheeseandparsley.Dipchickenrollsintomilk,thencoatevenlywithbreadcrumbmixture.Placeseamsidesdowninpan.
4Bakeuncoveredabout30minutesoruntilchickenisnolongerpinkincenter.
ToMakeAhead:Freezeunbakedchickenrollsuncoveredabout1houroruntilfirm.Wraptightlyandlabel.Freezenolongerthan2months.About11⁄4hoursbeforeserving,heatovento375°F.Bakeuncoveredabout50minutesoruntilchickenisnolongerpinkincenter.
“AmealthatIcanservetomyfamilyorcompanyandeatwiththemhelpsmefeellikeIamstillabletobeanormalmom.Thismealdoesn’ttakealotofenergytoprepare,whichisimportantwhenyougetfatiguedfromcancertreatments.”—AnneR.
Highincalcium;lowfiber1Serving:Calories280(CaloriesfromFat90);TotalFat10g(SaturatedFat4.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol105mg;Sodium420mg;Potassium340mg;TotalCarbohydrate8g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein39g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC2%;Calcium20%;Iron10%;FolicAcid4%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,4VeryLeanMeat,11⁄2Medium-FatMeatCarbohydrateChoices:1⁄2
ChickenNoodleCasserolePrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour|6servings(11⁄2cupseach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshRecipesthatarehigherinfiber,suchasthisone,canhelpwithconstipation.Increasefluidintakeandactivitylevel,ifyoucantolerateit,tohelprelievesevereconstipation.Attimes,youmayneedastoolsoftenerorlaxative—consultyourdoctor.4cupsuncookedeggnoodles(8oz)
1tablespoonvegetableoil1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)2mediumstalkscelery,sliced(1cup)
3cupscut-upcookedchicken1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper1can(14oz)chickenbroth
1can(103⁄4oz)condensedcreamofchickensoup1box(10oz)frozensweetpeas1jar(4.5oz)slicedmushrooms,drained
1Heatovento350°F.Grease3-quartcasserolewithbutter.Cooknoodlesasdirectedonpackage—exceptcook2minuteslessthanpackagedirections.
2Meanwhile,in10-inchskillet,heatoilovermedium-highheat.Addonionandcelery;cookabout5minutes,stirringoccasionally,untiltender.Stirinremainingingredients.
3Drainnoodles;placeincasserole.Topwithchickenmixture.Cover;bake30minutes.Stir;bakeuncoveredabout15minuteslongeroruntil
liquidisabsorbed.ToMakeAhead:Coverbakedcasserolewithaluminumfoil.Freezenolongerthan2months.About1hourbeforeserving,heatovento350°F.Bakeincoveredcasserole45minutes.Uncoverandbake10to15minuteslongeroruntilhot.
“Thisisamarvelouscomfortfood,andIateitmanytimeswhileIwasonchemo.Ioftentakethiscasseroletopotluckdinners,andeverybodylovesit!”—LoisK.SharesHerRecipe
Highiniron;goodsourceoffiberandfolicacid1Serving:Calories390(CaloriesfromFat120);TotalFat13g(SaturatedFat3.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol90mg;Sodium1460mg;Potassium430mg;TotalCarbohydrate39g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein29g%DailyValue:VitaminA25%;VitaminC4%;Calcium4%;Iron20%;FolicAcid30%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:1Starch,11⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1Vegetable,31⁄2VeryLeanMeat,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:21⁄2
HumorandHealingThinkbacktoatimewhenyouwerereallyuptightorworriedaboutsomething.Thenrememberwhensomeonemadeajoke—afteraheartylaugh,youinstantlyfeltmuchbetter.Thisisnoaccident.Studiesshowthatlaughter,particularlythekindthatmakesyourwholebodyshake,promotesbetterbloodcirculationandlowersbloodpressure.Italsoreleasesendorphins,thechemicalsinthebrainthatrelievepainandhaveacalmingeffect.Keepingyourspiritsupandhavingasmileonyourfacemakeiteasiertodealwiththestressesandstrainsoftheworldaroundyou.Laughterhasbeencalledaninexpensiveandeffectivewonderdrugandauniversalmedicine.Letyourfamilyknowhowimportanthumoristoyou.Theymaybehesitant,soyoumayhavetotakethefirststepandcrackthefirstjokes.Becauselaughteriscontagious,oncepeoplegetthemessage,theywillstarttolightenupandsharefunnystorieswithyou.Ifyouhavetroublegettinggoing,tryafew
humorstartersthathaveworkedforothers:•Laughatyourself.Lotsoffunnythingsoccurtoallofusonanygivenday.Choosingtolaughratherthangetupsetwillbrightenyourdayandmakeyouandotherslesstense.•Schedulealaughterbreak.Everyonewhoattendsmustbringafunnystoryorsomethinghumoroustoshare.•Requestacartoonorhumorousbookasagift.Thegiverwillalsoenjoythehuntforthehumor.•Rentvideosthattickleyourfunnyboneandhavealaughfestwithfriends.•Startahumorbasket.Anyonewhovisitsaddsafunnysaying,afunnystoryorajokecontributiontothebasket.
TheUltimateChickenCasserolePrepTime:30Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour15Minutes|8to10servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshThisrecipeisagreatsourceofmanyessentialminerals.Lackofmagnesium,oneofthemineralshere,canbecomeaproblemifmalnutritionoccurs,asitcanduringcisplatinchemotherapy.Magnesiumdeficienciescanleadtoweakness,lethargy,nauseaandvomiting.
1tablespoonvegetableoil2lbuncookedchickenbreasttenders(notbreaded)2boxes(9ozeach)frozenbroccolispears,thawed,drained1can(8oz)slicedwaterchestnuts,drained
1can(103⁄4oz)condensedcreamofchickensoup1⁄2cupreduced-fatmayonnaise
1teaspoonlemonjuice1⁄2cupmilk1⁄2teaspooncurrypowder,ifdesired1⁄2cupshreddedreduced-fatCheddarcheese(2oz)1⁄2cupunseasoneddrybreadcrumbs1can(2.8oz)French-friedonions1⁄4cupsliveredalmonds
1Heatovento350°F.In12-inchskillet,heatoilovermedium-highheat.Addchicken;cook5to6minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilchickenisnolongerpinkincenter.
2Inungreased13x9-inch(3-quart)glassbakingdish,layerbroccolispears,waterchestnutsandchicken.
3Insmallbowl,mixsoup,mayonnaise,lemonjuice,milkandcurry
powder;pouroverchickenandbroccoli.Sprinklewithcheese,breadcrumbs,onionsandalmonds.
4Covertightlywithfoil;bake30minutes.Uncover;bakeabout15minuteslongeroruntilbroccoliistender.
ToMakeAhead:Coverbakedcasserolewithaluminumfoil.Freezenolongerthan2months.About1hourbeforeserving,heatovento350°F.Bakeincoveredbakingdish45minutes.Uncoverandbake10to15minuteslongeroruntilhot.
“WhenIdon’tfeelwell,Idon’tlikefussinginthekitchen.Thiswassuchaneasyrecipe,IwasuptopreparingitevenwhenIwasverytired.It’salsogreatforentertaining.”—EllenT.SharesHerRecipe
HighinvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories360(CaloriesfromFat160);TotalFat17g(SaturatedFat4.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol60mg;Sodium720mg;Potassium220mg;TotalCarbohydrate21g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein31g%DailyValue:VitaminA15%;VitaminC20%;Calcium10%;Iron6%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:1Starch,1Vegetable,31⁄2VeryLeanMeat,3FatCarbohydrateChoices:11⁄2
ChickenSoupwithHomemadeNoodlesPrepTime:25Hours|StarttoFinish:1Hour30Minutes|6servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshIronisanimportantmineralneededtohelpfightfatigueandisespeciallykeyduringchemotherapyandradiation.CHICKEN1cut-upwholechicken(3to31⁄2lb)
41⁄2cupscoldwater
1teaspoonsalt1⁄2teaspoonpepper1mediumstalkcelerywithleaves,cutup1mediumonion,cutup1mediumcarrot,cutupSOUP4cupswater1teaspoonchickenbouillongranules
1cupfrozensweetpeas2mediumstalkscelery,sliced(1cup)1mediumonion,sliced2mediumcarrots,sliced(1cup)or1bag(8oz)ready-to-eatbaby-cutcarrotsNOODLES2eggs,beaten1⁄4cupmilkorwater
1cupall-purposeflour1⁄4teaspoonsalt
Dashpepper
1Removeexcessfatfromchicken.Placechickenin4-quartDutchoven.Add41⁄2cupscoldwaterandremainingchickeningredients.Heattoboiling.Reduceheat;coverandsimmerabout45minutesoruntiljuiceofchickenisclearwhenthickestpiecesarecuttobone(atleast165°F).
2Removechickenfrombroth.Coolchickenabout10minutesorjustuntilcoolenoughtohandle.Skimfatfrombroth.Strainbroth;discardvegetables.Removeskinandbonesfromchicken.Cutchickeninto1⁄2-inchpieces.
3ReturnchickenandbrothtoDutchoven.Stirin4cupswaterandthebouillon.Heattoboiling.Reduceheat;stirinpeasandslicedcelery,onionandcarrots.Simmeruncovered15minutes.
4Insmallbowl,mixnoodleingredients(batterwillbethick).Pressafewtablespoonsofthebatteratatimethroughcolander(preferablyonewithlargeholes)intoboilingsoup.Stirsouponceortwicetopreventsticking.Cookabout5minutesoruntilnoodlesrisetosurfaceandaretender.
ToMakeAhead:Cookchickenandbrothoneday.Refrigerateseparately.Thenextday,skimfatfrombroth,andcontinuewithStep2.
Tofreezeafterpreparingentirerecipe,coolsoup30minutes.Placein2-quartairtightfreezercontainerandlabel.Freezenolongerthan2months.
“WhenIwasgrowingup,mymotheralwaysservedchickensoupwhenIwassick.Itisstillacomfortingfoodformetoday,andImakeitoftenformyfamily.Imadethisamake-aheadrecipebycookingthechickenandstockoneday,thenfinishingtherestthenextday.”—JoanK.SharesHerRecipe
HighinvitaminA;goodsourceoffiberandiron1Serving:Calories420(CaloriesfromFat120);TotalFat13g(SaturatedFat3.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol200mg;Sodium850mg;Potassium640mg;TotalCarbohydrate27g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein48g%DailyValue:VitaminA120%;VitaminC6%;Calcium8%;Iron20%;FolicAcid20%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:1Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,11⁄2Vegetable,41⁄2VeryLeanMeat,11⁄2LeanMeat,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
Crowd-SizeMinestronePrepTime:25Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour40Minutes|10servings
FoodforThoughtPackedwithvegetablesandlegumes,thisisatastyvegetariandelight.MyPlaterecommendsaplant-baseddiet,loadedwithfiber,vitaminsandminerals,andthissoupfitsthebill.
1tablespoonvegetableoil2clovesgarlic,finelychopped
1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)4cupschickenbrothorwater
4cupstomatojuice1cupdryredwineorwater1tablespoondriedbasilleaves
1teaspoonsalt1⁄2teaspoondriedoreganoleaves1⁄4teaspoonpepper2smallzucchini,chopped(2cups)2mediumcarrots,sliced(1cup)2mediumstalkscelery,chopped(1cup)1can(28oz)dicedtomatoes,undrained2cans(15to16ozeach)kidney,garbanzoorgreatnorthernbeans,drained,rinsed
1In8-quartDutchoven,heatoilovermediumheat.Addgarlicandonion;cookabout2minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilonionistender.
2Stirinremainingingredients.Heattoboiling.Reduceheat;coverandsimmer1hour.
“Soupishealingtothesoulaswellasthebody.Thoughthisrecipelookslong,itservesmanyandkeepsalongtimeinthefreezer.Juststoreinindividualcontainersandheatwhenreadytoserve.”—JudyO.
HighinvitaminsAandC,iron,folicacid,magnesiumandpotassium;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories170(CaloriesfromFat20);TotalFat2.5g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium1270mg;Potassium700mg;TotalCarbohydrate27g(DietaryFiber6g);Protein9g%DailyValue:VitaminA60%;VitaminC30%;Calcium6%;Iron15%;FolicAcid30%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,2Vegetable,1⁄2VeryLeanMeat,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
WhiteTurkeyChiliPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:9Hours30Minutes|8servings
FoodforThoughtBrimmingwithbeans—navybeans,thatis—thisrecipeisrichinfiber.TypicallyAmericansdon’teatenoughfiber.Expertsrecommendweeat25to30gramsoffiberdailyforgoodhealthandtopreventconstipation.1bag(1lb)driednavybeans(2cups),sorted,rinsed8cupswater
2tablespoonschickenbouillongranules2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantroorparsley
2teaspoonsgroundcumin11⁄2teaspoonsdriedbasilleaves1⁄4teaspoongroundcloves1⁄8teaspoongroundredpepper(cayenne)
1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)4clovesgarlic,finelychopped2cans(4.5ozeach)choppedgreenchiles,undrained
6cupswater1lbturkeybreasttenderloins,cutinto1⁄2-inchpieces1⁄2cupshreddedreduced-fatmozzarellaorCheddarcheese(2oz)
1In4-quartDutchoven,placebeansandwater.Soakatleast8hoursbutnolongerthan10hours.
2Drainbeans;returnbeanstoDutchoven.Stirinremainingingredients
exceptturkeyandcheese.Heattoboiling.Reduceheat;coverandsimmerabout1houroruntilbeansaretender.
3Stirinturkey.Simmeruncoveredabout15minutesoruntilturkeyisnolongerpinkincenter.Sprinklewithcheese.
ToMakeAhead:Dividechiliamong3airtight2-quartfreezercontainersandlabel.Coolquicklyandfreezenolongerthan2months.Removelidfrom1freezercontainer;placeupsidedownin1-quartmicrowavablecasserole.MicrowaveonHigh5minutes;removecontainer.CoverandmicrowaveonHigh20to25minutes,breakingupandstirringevery5minutes,untilhot.
“Thisissuchaneasyrecipetoputtogether.Isoakthebeansovernight,draintheminthemorningandfinishtherestofthecookingjustintimeforlunch.Eatingmymainmealofthedayatlunchworkedbetterforme;Ijustfeltmorelikeeatingthen.”—JoanK.SharesHerRecipe
Highinmagnesium,ironandfolicacid;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories290(CaloriesfromFat25);TotalFat3g(SaturatedFat1g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol40mg;Sodium810mg;Potassium680mg;TotalCarbohydrate39g(DietaryFiber14g);Protein26g%DailyValue:VitaminA4%;VitaminC8%;Calcium20%;Iron25%;FolicAcid45%;Magnesium25%Exchanges:2Starch,11⁄2Vegetable,2VeryLeanMeat,1⁄2LeanMeatCarbohydrateChoices:21⁄2
Beef-VegetableSoupPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:3Hours50Minutes|6servings(11⁄2cupseach)
FoodforThoughtIfyourbodyweightisgettingtoolow,youprobablyneedmorecalories.Onewaytoincreasethecaloriecontentofarecipeisbyaddingheavycream.Cream,butterandmargarineareeasyhigh-calorieadditionsforsoups,stews,saucesandgravies.
2tablespoonsvegetableoil2lbbeefshankcross-cutsorsoupbones1mediumonion,sliced(1cup)6cupscoldwater1teaspoonsalt1driedbayleaf
1tablespoonpicklingspice1can(101⁄2oz)condensedbeefbroth2mediumpotatoes,cubed(2cups)2mediumcarrots,sliced(1cup)2mediumstalkscelery,sliced(1cup)
2cupsshreddedcabbage1⁄2cupketchup1can(15oz)slicedbeets,drained,cutinhalf3⁄4cupwhippingcream
1In4-quartDutchoven,heatoilovermediumheat.Addbeefandonion;
cookuntilbeefisbrownonbothsides.Addwater;heattoboiling.Skimfoamfrombroth.Stirinsalt,bayleafandpicklingspice.Reduceheat;coverandsimmer3hours.
2Removebeeffrombroth.Coolbeefabout10minutesorjustuntilcoolenoughtohandle.Strainbroth;discardvegetablesandseasonings.Removebeeffrombones.Cutbeefinto1⁄2-inchpieces.Skimfatfrombroth.
3Addenoughcannedbrothtobrothfrombeeftomeasure5cups.ReturnbrothandbeeftoDutchoven.Stirinpotatoes,carrots,celery,cabbage,ketchupandbeets.Heattoboiling.Reduceheat;coverandsimmerabout30minutesoruntilvegetablesaretender.Cool10minutes.Stirinwhippingcream.
ToMakeAhead:Cookbeefbonesandwateroneday.Refrigerateseparately.Thenextday,skimfatfrombroth,andcontinuewithStep2.
Tofreeze,coolsoup30minutes.Placein2-quartfreezercontainer.Freezenolongerthan2months.About35minutesbeforeserving,removelidfromfreezercontainer;placecontainerupsidedownin2-quartmicrowavablecasserole.CoverandmicrowaveonMedium(50%)25minutes;removecontainer.Breakupandstir.CoverandmicrowaveonMediumabout20minuteslonger,stirring2or3times,untilhot.
“Soups,likethisone,becameoneofmyfavoritefoodsbecauseitwentdownsoeasily.Otherfavorites:fruitcocktail,grapes,plums,watermelon,frozenpopsandgelatin.”—MaryElaineW.SharesHerRecipe
Highiniron,potassiumandvitaminA;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories380(CaloriesfromFat170);TotalFat19g(SaturatedFat9g,TransFat0.5g);Cholesterol90mg;Sodium1120mg;Potassium970mg;TotalCarbohydrate27g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein25g%DailyValue:VitaminA80%;VitaminC20%;Calcium8%;Iron25%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:1Starch,3Vegetable,2LeanMeat,21⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
LayeredBeefandVegetableDinnerPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour15Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshBecauseofthehighironcontent,thisrecipeisagoodchoiceforcancerpatientswithneutropenia,atimewhenwhitebloodcellcountislowandriskofinfectionishigh.Justomitthepepper.1lblean(atleast80%)groundbeef
1teaspoonsalt1⁄2teaspoonpepper2mediumpotatoes,peeled,sliced(2cups)6mediumcarrots(1lb),sliced(3cups)1mediumonion,sliced2mediumstalkscelery,sliced(1cup)
1can(103⁄4oz)condensedcreamofchickensoup
1Heatovento375°F.Spray3-quartcasserolewithcookingspray.Crumblebeefinbottomofcasserole.Sprinklewithhalfofthesaltandpepper.
2Layerpotatoes,carrots,onionandceleryonbeef.Sprinklewithremainingsaltandpepper.Spreadsoupovertop.
3Cover;bakeabout1houroruntilbeefisbrownandvegetablesaretender.
ToMakeAhead:Coverbakedcasserolewithaluminumfoil.Freezenolongerthan2months.About1hourbeforeserving,heatovento375°F.Bakeincoveredpan45minutes.Uncoverandbake15to20minuteslongeroruntilhot.
“Ifoundthatsometimesonlystubbornnessandsheerwillarewhatallowyoutoeat.However,therightrecipes—likethiseasydinner,helpaswell.”—PatY.
SharesHerRecipe
Highinpotassium,ironandvitaminA;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories400(CaloriesfromFat160);TotalFat18g(SaturatedFat6g,TransFat1g);Cholesterol75mg;Sodium1270mg;Potassium940mg;TotalCarbohydrate36g(DietaryFiber5g);Protein24g%DailyValue:VitaminA310%;VitaminC10%;Calcium8%;Iron15%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:1Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,3Vegetable,2LeanMeat,21⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:21⁄2
SpaghettiandMeatSquaresPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:25Minutes|6servings
FoodforThoughtHavingbeeffordinner?Beefprovidesasupersourceofthemineralzinc,whichisimportantforgrowth,woundhealingandyourabilitytotastefoods.1lblean(atleast80%)groundbeeforgroundturkey1⁄2cupunseasoneddrybreadcrumbs1⁄2cupapplesauce
1tablespoondriedmincedonion3⁄4teaspoongarlicsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper
6to7ozuncookedspaghetti1jar(26to28oz)tomatopastasauce(anyvariety)
1Heatovento400°F.Inmediumbowl,mixallingredientsexceptpastasauceandspaghetti.Pressmixtureevenlyinungreased11x7-inchpan.Cutinto11⁄4-inchsquares.
2Bakeuncoveredabout15minutesoruntilnolongerpinkincenterandjuiceisclear.Meanwhile,cookanddrainspaghettiasdirectedonpackage.
3Drainmeatsquaresandseparate.In3-quartsaucepan,mixmeatsquaresandpastasauce.Heattoboiling.Reduceheat;simmeruncoveredabout15minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilhot.Serveoverspaghetti.
ToMakeAhead:Coolmeatsquares5minutes.Placeoncookiesheet;freezeuncovered15minutes.Placemeatsquaresinairtight11⁄2-quartfreezercontainerandlabel.Freezenolongerthan2months.About45
minutesbeforeserving,heatmeatsquaresandpastasaucetoboilingin3-quartsaucepan.Reduceheat;simmeruncoveredabout25minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilhot.Serveoverspaghetti.
“Iusedtomakeallmyspaghettisaucefromscratch.NowIpurchaseit.Thatway,Ihavemoretimetorest.”—JudyO.
Highiniron;goodsourceoffiber,potassiumandfolicacid11Serving:Calories470(CaloriesfromFat130);TotalFat14g(SaturatedFat4g,TransFat0.5g);Cholesterol45mg;Sodium1000mg;Potassium660mg;TotalCarbohydrate64g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein21g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC10%;Calcium8%;Iron25%;FolicAcid25%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:3Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,1Vegetable,11⁄2LeanMeat,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:4
Almond-StuffedPorkChopsPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:40Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshPorkisatastysourceofthiamin,orvitaminB1.Thiaminisvitallyimportantforenergyreleasefromfoods,plusithelpskeepyournervoussystemhealthy,too.1⁄2cupchickenbroth1⁄4cupuncookedquick-cookingbrownrice
2tablespoonsfinelychoppeddriedapricots2tablespoonssliveredalmonds,toasted*
2teaspoonschoppedfreshor3⁄4teaspoondriedmarjoramleaves
2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley4loinporkchops,1inchthick(about2lb)1⁄4cupapricotpreserves
1In11⁄2-quartsaucepan,mixbroth,rice,apricots,almondsandmarjoram.Heattoboiling.Reduceheattolow;coverandsimmerabout10minutesoruntilriceistender.Stirinparsley.
2Cut3-inchpocketineachporkchop,cuttingfromfatsidealmosttobone.Spoonabout2tablespoonsricemixtureintoeachpocket.Securepocketswithtoothpicks.
3Setovencontroltobroil.Placeporkonrackinbroilerpan.Broilwithtops5to6inchesfromheat10minutes.Turn;broil10to15minuteslongeruntilmeatthermometerinsertedincenterreads145°F;allowtorestforatleast3minutes.Heatpreserves;brushoverporkbeforeserving.*Totoastnuts,bakeuncoveredinungreasedshallowpanin350°Fovenabout10minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilgoldenbrown.Orcookinungreasedheavyskilletovermedium-lowheat5to7minutes,stirringfrequentlyuntilbrowningbegins,thenstirringconstantlyuntil
goldenbrown.
ToMakeAhead:Placebroiledporkinsquarebakingdish,8x8x2inches.Wraptightlywithfoilandlabel.Freezenolongerthan2months.About1hour15minutesbeforeserving,heatovento375°F.Bakeincoveredbakingdishabout1houroruntilstuffingishotincenterandmeatthermometerinstuffingreads160°F.Heatpreserves;brushoverpork.
“Porkwithfruitandricetastesgreatevenonchemo.Ididn’tevenknowIlikedapricotsuntiltheywereoneofaboutfivefruitsstillleftonmyfoodlistaftersurgery!NowIlovethem.”—AnneR.
Lowfiber;lowresidue1Serving:Calories300(CaloriesfromFat90);TotalFat10g(SaturatedFat3g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol65mg;Sodium180mg;Potassium430mg;TotalCarbohydrate26g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein25g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC4%;Calcium2%;Iron8%;FolicAcid4%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,31⁄2LeanMeatCarbohydrateChoices:2
Extra-EasyBakedZitiPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour|10to12servings
FoodforThoughtPasta,derivedfromwheat,isaneasycarbohydratesourceofenergy.Youbeginbreakingdowncarbohydratestoextracttheenergytheyprovideassoonastheyenteryourmouth.That’swhywecallcarbohydratesafastenergysource.1package(16oz)zitipasta
4cups(1⁄4recipe)ItalianSpaghettiSauce
11⁄2cupsfreshlyshreddedParmesancheese(6oz)
1Heatovento350°F.Cookanddrainpastaasdirectedonpackage.2Inungreased3-quartcasserole,mixpasta,4cupsItalianSpaghettiSauceand3⁄4cupofthecheese.
3Cover;bake30minutes.Sprinklewithremaining3⁄4cupcheese;bakeuncovered5to10minuteslongeroruntilcheeseismelted.
ToMakeAhead:Coverunbakedcasseroletightlyandrefrigeratenolongerthan24hours.About50minutesbeforeserving,heatovento350°F.ContinueasdirectedinStep4.
“Thisisagreatcomfortfood,andeasyenoughformydaughtertopreparewhenshegothomefromschool,especiallyifitwasreadytopopintotheoven.Shewouldaddsoftbread(Icouldn’tgethardbreaddown),andasalad,andourmealwascomplete.”—AnneR.
Highincalciumandfolicacid;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories410(CaloriesfromFat140);TotalFat15g(SaturatedFat6g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol30mg;Sodium1230mg;Potassium320mg;TotalCarbohydrate47g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein20g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC10%;Calcium25%;Iron15%;FolicAcid25%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:21⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2Vegetable,1⁄2LeanMeat,1High-FatMeat,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
EasyLasagnaPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour35Minutes|12servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshRicotta,Parmesanandmozzarellacheesesaredelicioussourcesofcalcium.Vitalforstrongbonesandteeth,calciumalsohelpswithpropernerveandmusclefunction—evenfortheheart.
2cupsricottacheese3⁄4cupgratedParmesancheese
2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley1tablespoonchoppedfreshor11⁄2teaspoonsdriedoreganoleaves
8cups(1⁄2recipe)ItalianSpaghettiSauce
12uncookedlasagnanoodles2cupsshreddedmozzarellacheese(8oz)
1Heatovento350°F.Inmediumbowl,mixricottacheese,1⁄2cupoftheParmesancheese,theparsleyandoregano.
2Inungreased13x9-inch(3-quart)glassbakingdish,spread2cupsoftheItalianSpaghettiSauce.Topwith4ofthenoodles.Spreadcheesemixtureovernoodles.Spreadwith2cupsspaghettisauceandtopwith4noodles;repeatwith2cupsspaghettisauceand4noodles.Sprinklewith11⁄2cupsofthemozzarellacheese.Spreadwithremaining2cupsspaghettisauce.Sprinklewithremaining1⁄4cupParmesancheese.
3Coverwithfoil;bake30minutes.Uncover;bakeabout30minuteslongeroruntilhotandbubbly.Sprinklewithremaining1⁄2cup
mozzarellacheese.Letstand15minutesbeforecuttingintosquares.ToMakeAhead:Wrapunbakedlasagnatightlywithfoilandlabel.Freezenolongerthan2months.About2hoursbeforeserving,heatovento350°F.Bakeincoveredpan45minutes.Uncoverandbake15to20minuteslongeroruntilhotandbubbly.Sprinklewithmozzarellacheese.Letstand15minutesbeforecuttingintosquares.
“DuringmygoodweekwhenI’monchemo,Icookmake-aheadfoodsandfreezethemsothatonthedayswhenIhavelessenergyandcan’tcook,Icanjustputsomethingintheovenandstillhaveagreatmealtoeatwithmyfamily.It’simportanttouseyourenergywiselywhenyouhaveitbecauseitcomesandgoesduringtreatment.”—AnneR.
HighincalciumandvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories490(CaloriesfromFat250);TotalFat28g(SaturatedFat13g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol65mg;Sodium1550mg;Potassium510mg;TotalCarbohydrate32g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein27g%DailyValue:VitaminA20%;VitaminC20%;Calcium35%;Iron15%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:1Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,1Vegetable,21⁄2Medium-FatMeat,1⁄2High-FatMeat,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
ItalianSpaghettiSaucePrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:2Hours30Minutes|16cupssauce
ANotefromDr.GhoshPoppingwithbellpeppersandtomatoes,thisrecipeisloadedwithvitaminC,anutrientkeytobolsteringtheimmunesystem.4lbbulkItaliansausage
2tablespoonsoliveorvegetableoil6mediumonions,finelychopped(3cups)
1largebellpepper,finelychopped(11⁄2cups)12clovesgarlic,finelychopped4cans(14.5ozeach)dicedtomatoes,undrained3cans(15ozeach)tomatosauce1⁄4cupchoppedfreshor2tablespoonsdriedbasilleaves1⁄4cupchoppedfreshor2tablespoonsdriedoreganoleaves2tablespoonssugar
2teaspoonssalt1⁄2teaspoonpepper1cupdryredwineorbeefbroth
1In6-quartDutchoven,cooksausageovermedium-highheatabout15minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilnolongerpink.RemovefromDutchoven;drain.
2InsameDutchoven,heatoilovermediumheat.Addonions,bellpepperandgarlic;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilonionsaretender.Stirinsausageandremainingingredientsexceptwine.Heattoboiling,stirringoccasionally.Reduceheat;simmeruncovered1hour,stirringoccasionally.
3Stirinwine.Simmeruncovered1hourlonger,stirringoccasionally.
ToMakeAhead:Placesaucein4upright,airtight1-quartfreezercontainersandlabel.Coolquicklyandfreezenolongerthan2months.About10minutesbeforeserving,placein11⁄2-quartmicrowavablecasserole.CovertightlyandmicrowaveonHigh6to8minutes,stirringafter3minutes,untilhot.
“Myneighbormakesmehomemadespaghettisauceandspaghetti,thatwaythesmellsdon’tupsetmystomachandIstillgettoeatsomereallygreatfood.Shealsofeelslikesheisreallyhelpingmeout,andsheis!”—AnneR.
HighinpotassiumandvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiber1Cup:Calories370(CaloriesfromFat220);TotalFat25g(SaturatedFat8g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol45mg;Sodium1950mg;Potassium620mg;TotalCarbohydrate20g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein18g%DailyValue:VitaminA20%;VitaminC30%;Calcium6%;Iron15%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1Vegetable,1Medium-FatMeat,1High-FatMeat,21⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
Sausage,VegetableandCheeseStrataPrepTime:30Minutes|StarttoFinish:5Hours45Minutes|12servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshGreenleafyvegetablessuchasspinachareagoodsourceofvitaminK,essentialfornormalbloodclotting.IftakingabloodthinnersuchasCoumadin®,however,avoidexcessiveintakeofdietaryvitaminKbecauseitmayinterferewiththemedication.1⁄2lbbulkmildporksausage1⁄2lbbulkhotporksausage
1tablespoonbutterormargarine1box(9oz)frozenchoppedspinach,thawed,squeezedtodrain,or1⁄2lbfreshspinach4smallzucchini(1lb),sliced2mediumgreenbellpeppers,sliced1mediumonion,sliced10sliceswhitebread
7eggs11⁄2cupslow-fatmilk1teaspoongroundmustard
1teaspoonsalt1⁄2teaspoonpepper2cupsshreddedreduced-fatCheddarcheese(8oz)2cupsshreddedmozzarellacheese(8oz)
1Spray13x9-inch(3-quart)glassbakingdishwithcookingspray.In12-inchskillet,cooksausageovermediumheat7to8minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilnolongerpink.Drainsausageincolander;setaside.
2Insameskillet,meltbutterovermedium-highheat.Addspinach,zucchini,bellpeppersandonion;cookabout5minutes,stirringfrequently,untilzucchiniiscrisp-tender.
3Breakeachbreadsliceinto4pieces.Layersausage,vegetablesandbreadinbakingdish.Inmediumbowl,beateggs,milk,mustard,saltandpepperwithhandbeaterorwhiskuntilblended;pouroverbread.Sprinklecheesesovertop.Covertightlywithfoil;refrigerateatleast4hoursbutnolongerthan24hours.
4Heatovento325°F.Bakecovered30minutes.Uncover;bakeabout45minuteslongeroruntiltopisgoldenbrownandknifeinsertedincentercomesoutclean.
“IservedthisatbrunchthedayaftermydaughterAmy’swedding,anditwasarealhit!Itwasconvenientformebecausetheassemblyisdonethedaybefore;allIhadtodothedayofservingwasbakeit.”—KathyS.SharesHerRecipe
HighincalciumandvitaminsAandC1Serving:Calories290(CaloriesfromFat140);TotalFat15g(SaturatedFat7g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol155mg;Sodium830mg;Potassium380mg;TotalCarbohydrate17g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein20g%DailyValue:VitaminA45%;VitaminC20%;Calcium40%;Iron10%;FolicAcid20%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1Vegetable,11⁄2LeanMeat,1High-FatMeat,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
WildRice,SausageandMushroomCasserolePrepTime:25Minutes|StarttoFinish:3Hours45Minutes|6servings(1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshYoucanreducetheresidueofthisrecipebyomittingthealmondsandusingwhitericeinsteadofwildrice.(Ifusingwhiterice,remembertoomitthesoakingstepandreducethecookingtime.)Avoidhigh-residuedietswhenhavingintestinalproblems.1cupuncookedwildrice2cupswater
1lbbulkporksausage1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)2mediumstalkscelery,sliced(1cup)
1can(103⁄4oz)condensedcreamofmushroomsoup1jar(6.5oz)slicedmushrooms,drained1⁄4cupsliveredalmonds(2oz)
1In2-quartsaucepan,placewildriceandwater.Soak2hoursorovernight.Donotdrain;heattoboiling.Reduceheat;coverandsimmer20minutes.
2Meanwhile,heatovento350°F.Greasebottomandsideof2-quartcasserolewithshorteningorcookingspray.In10-inchskillet,cooksausage,onionandceleryovermediumheat8to10minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilsausageisnolongerpink;drain.
3Incasserole,mixsausagemixture,soup,mushroomsandcookedwildrice.Sprinklewithalmonds.Cover;bakeabout1houroruntilhotandbubbly.
ToMakeAhead:Coverunbakedcasseroletightlyandrefrigeratenolongerthan24hours.About1hourbeforeserving,heatovento350°F.
Bakeuncovered45to50minutesoruntilcenterishot.
“Soakingthericecutsdownonthecookingtime.Iwouldmakethisthedaybeforemychemo,refrigerateandbakeitthatevening.IthelpedtoknowthatIhadmyfamily’sfavoritecasseroleintherefrigeratorandallIhadtodowasheatit.”—MarilynT.SharesHerRecipe
Highincalcium,folicacidandvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories350(CaloriesfromFat160);TotalFat18g(SaturatedFat4.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol30mg;Sodium1090mg;Potassium410mg;TotalCarbohydrate32g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein14g%DailyValue:VitaminA0%;VitaminC0%;Calcium6%;Iron10%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium20%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1Vegetable,1High-FatMeat,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
CrabScrambleCasserolePrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:5Hours|8servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshThistastylow-fibereggdishisgreatforanyonewhoneedstorestrictfiber,particularlythosewhohavehadstomachorintestinalsurgery.Toeatwell,tryaddingacolorfulnapkinorasmallcenterpieceorlightacandletoputyourselfinaneatingmood.1tablespoonbutterormargarine,melted
12eggs1⁄2cupmilk
1teaspoonsalt1⁄2teaspoonwhitepepper
11⁄2teaspoonschoppedfreshor1⁄2teaspoondrieddillweed1cupchoppedcookedcrabmeatorimitationcrabmeat
1package(8oz)reduced-fatcreamcheese(Neufchâtel),cutinto1⁄2-inchcubes2mediumgreenonions,sliced(2tablespoons)Paprika
1Pourbutterinto8-inchsquare(2-quart)glassbakingdish;tiltdishtocoatbottom.Inlargebowl,beateggs,milk,salt,whitepepperanddillweedwithforkorwhisk.Stirincrabmeat,creamcheeseandonions.Pourintobakingdish.Cover;refrigerateatleast4hoursbutnolongerthan24hours.
2Heatovento350°F.Sprinklepaprikaovereggmixture.Bakeuncovered45to50minutesoruntilcenterisset.
“Soquicktoputtogether,refrigerateandbakelater.IlikedhavingthiseasyrecipefortimeswhenIneededtobringsomethingtoapotluckbutdidn’twant
tospendmuchtimeputtingittogetherorbakingit.”—MaryW.
GoodsourceofvitaminA;lowfiber1Serving:Calories230(CaloriesfromFat150);TotalFat16g(SaturatedFat7g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol350mg;Sodium650mg;Potassium200mg;TotalCarbohydrate4g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein15g%DailyValue:VitaminA20%;VitaminC0%;Calcium10%;Iron6%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,2Medium-FatMeat,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:0
6Family-PleasingMainDishes
CreamyCornandGarlicRisottoSpaghettiand“Meatballs”RavioliwithTomato-AlfredoSaucePotatoandTomatoPizzaAcornSquashandAppleSoupCheesyVegetableSoupFreshSpinachandNewPotatoFrittataHashBrownFrittataSalmonBurgersLayeredTunaCasseroleLemonyFishoverVegetablesandRiceCrispyBakedFishwithTropicalSalsaChickenandVegetableStir-FryCheesyChickenandVegetableDinnerChickenandGreenBeanswithRiceTurkeyTetrazziniTurkeyClubSquaresOld-FashionedBeefPotRoastCheesyBeefEnchiladas
BeefFajitaBowlsBeef-BarleyStewBeefandBeanDinnerBreadedPorkChopsZestyAutumnPorkStew
CreamyCornandGarlicRisottoPrepTime:45Minutes|StarttoFinish:45Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtThoughthecaloriesinthisdisharehigh,theamountoffatislow.Thisrisottoalsocontainsaveryhighamountofyourbody’sfavoritefuelsource,carbohydrates.33⁄4cupsvegetablebroth4clovesgarlic,finelychopped1cupuncookedArborioormedium-grainwhiterice
3cupsfrozenwholekernelcorn1⁄2cupgratedParmesancheese1⁄3cupshreddedmozzarellacheese1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
1In12-inchskilletor4-quartsaucepan,heat1⁄3cupofthebrothtoboiling.Addgarlic;cook1minute,stirringoccasionally.Stirinriceandfrozencorn.Cook1minute,stirringoccasionally.
2Stirinremainingbroth;heattoboiling.Reduceheattomedium;cookuncovered15to20minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilriceistenderandmixtureiscreamy.Removefromheat.Stirincheesesandparsley.
“Thisisaverytastymaindish,onethatmywholefamilyjustloves!Whenmy14-year-olddaughterwasdoingthecooking,thiswasoneofherfavorites!Weusedchoppedgarlicfromajar,whichmadethepreparationeveneasier.”—AnneR.
Highincalciumandfolicacid;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories390(CaloriesfromFat60);TotalFat7g(SaturatedFat4g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol15mg;Sodium1230mg;Potassium320mg;TotalCarbohydrate68g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein15g%DailyValue:VitaminA25%;VitaminC10%;Calcium30%;Iron15%;FolicAcid30%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:3Starch,11⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1LeanMeat,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:41⁄2
Spaghettiand“Meatballs”PrepTime:25Minutes|StarttoFinish:25Minutes|6servings
FoodforThoughtThese“meatballs”arerolledinasmallamountofwheatgerm,whichgivesthemagoldenbrowncolorandjustabitofcrunch.WheatgermhasanuttyflavorandprovidesvitaminE,anantioxidantthathelpsprotectcellsfromdamagingsubstances.1package(16oz)uncookedspaghetti2cupscookedbrownorwhiterice1⁄2cupquick-cookingoats
1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)1⁄4cupunseasoneddrybreadcrumbs1⁄4cupmilk1tablespoonchoppedfreshor1teaspoondriedbasilleaves
2teaspoonschoppedfreshor1⁄2teaspoondriedoreganoleaves1⁄4teaspoongroundredpepper(cayenne),ifdesired1egg,beaten1⁄2cupwheatgerm1tablespoonvegetableoil
2cupstomatopastasauceShreddedParmesancheese,ifdesired
1Cookanddrainspaghettiasdirectedonpackage.2Inlargebowl,mixrice,oats,onion,breadcrumbs,milk,basil,oregano,redpepperandegg.Shapeinto12balls.Rollballsinwheatgerm.
3In10-inchskillet,heatoilovermediumheat.Addriceballs;cookabout10minutes,turningoccasionally,untilgoldenbrown.
4Heatpastasauceuntilhot.Servesauceandriceballsoverspaghetti.Sprinklewithcheese.
“Thisisavegetarianspaghettiandmeatballs,butmyfamilydidn’tnoticethedifference,andthey’reprettydeterminedmeateaters.Spaghettitastesgreatafterchemo,anditiseasytoreheatinsingleservingsinthemicrowave.However,therealmeatballstastelikealuminumfoilandthesedon’t,sotheyareagreatalternative.”—AnneR.
Highiniron,folicacidandmagnesium;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories610(CaloriesfromFat90);TotalFat10g(SaturatedFat2g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol35mg;Sodium750mg;Potassium550mg;TotalCarbohydrate108g(DietaryFiber9g);Protein20g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC6%;Calcium8%;Iron30%;FolicAcid50%;Magnesium30%Exchanges:6Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:7
RavioliwithTomato-AlfredoSaucePrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|6servings
FoodforThoughtThisheavenlycombooftomatoandcheeseisbrimmingwithcalcium,animportanthealingnutrient.Calciumiskeytostrongbonesandteethandhelpspreventosteoporosis.Forwomeninmenopause,maintainingstrongbonescanbeachallenge,sosufficientcalciumandvitaminDarenecessarytopreventbonefractures.Regularhealthmaintenanceisveryimportantduringcancertreatment.2packages(9ozeach)refrigeratedcheese-filledravioli1package(8oz)slicedfreshmushrooms(3cups)1largeonion,coarselychopped(1cup)1jar(24to28oz)tomatopastasauce1⁄2cuphalf-and-halforrefrigeratednondairycreamer1⁄4cupgratedParmesancheese1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
1Cookanddrainravioliasdirectedonpackage;keepwarm.2Spraysamesaucepanwithcookingspray;heatovermediumheat.Addmushroomsandonion;cookabout5minutes,stirringfrequently,untilonioniscrisp-tender.
3Stirinpastasauceandhalf-and-half.Heattoboiling.Reduceheattolow;stirinravioli,cheeseandparsley.
“Ilovepastabecauseitiseasytomakeandthenreheatinsmallportions.Itisalsososatisfying.IreallyfeellikeI’veeatengood-for-mefood,evenifIeatonlyfiveorsixraviolisquaresataserving.”—AnneR.
HighincalciumandvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiberandpotassium1Serving:Calories290(CaloriesfromFat110);TotalFat12g(SaturatedFat4.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol55mg;Sodium1060mg;Potassium660mg;TotalCarbohydrate36g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein10g%DailyValue:VitaminA20%;VitaminC15%;Calcium20%;Iron15%;Folic
Acid10%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2Medium-FatMeat,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:21⁄2
PotatoandTomatoPizzaPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:40Minutes|6servings
FoodforThoughtThisisafuntwistonatraditionalItalianpizza.Forvariety,tryaddingmushrooms,artichokeheartsoranyleftovercookedvegetable.1can(13.8oz)refrigeratedclassicpizzacrust2cupsfrozenpotatowedgeswithskins,thawed(about32pieces)
1tablespoonDijonmustard1mediumzucchini,cutlengthwiseinhalf,thencutcrosswiseintoslices
3mediumplum(Roma)tomatoes,coarselychopped(11⁄2cups)1⁄2teaspoondriedbasilleaves1⁄4teaspooncoarselygroundpepper1cupshreddedmozzarellacheese(4oz)
1Heatovento425°F.Spray14-inchpizzapanwithcookingspray.Presspizzacrustdoughinpan.
2Tosspotatoesandmustarduntilpotatoesarecoated;arrangeoncrust.Topwithzucchini,tomatoes,basil,pepperandcheese.
3Bake20to25minutesoruntilcheeseismeltedandcrustisgoldenbrown.
“Inbetweentreatments,IwenttoItalywithmydaughterandtheLatinClub.Wecouldn’tbelievethefirsttimewewereserved‘Americanpizza,’whichwascheesepizzacoveredwithFrenchfries.Thisreciperemindsmeofthat,andisaquickandeasymealfortheentirefamily.”—AnneR.
Goodsourceoffiberandmagnesium1Serving:Calories280(CaloriesfromFat70);TotalFat8g(SaturatedFat3g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol10mg;Sodium530mg;Potassium240mg;TotalCarbohydrate41g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein11g%DailyValue:VitaminA8%;VitaminC8%;Calcium15%;Iron15%;FolicAcid20%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:21⁄2Starch,1⁄2Vegetable,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
AcornSquashandAppleSoupPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour|6servings(1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshFruitsandvegetablesareimportantsourcesoffiber,vitaminsandminerals.Hundredsofstudieshaveshowntheremaybeaprotectiveeffectagainstcertaintypesofcancerswhenplantfoods,suchasfruitsandvegetables,areconsumedinquantity.1mediumacornorbutternutsquash(11⁄2to2lb)
2tablespoonsbutterormargarine1mediumyellowonion,sliced(1⁄2cup)2mediumtartcookingapples(GrannySmith,GreeningorHaralson),peeled,sliced
1teaspoondriedthymeleaves1⁄4teaspoondriedbasilleaves2cans(14ozeach)chickenbroth(4cups)1⁄2cuphalf-and-half
1teaspoongroundnutmeg1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonwhiteorblackpepper
1Heatovento350°F.Cutsquashinhalf;removeseedsandfibers.Placecutsidesupin13x9-inchpan.Pour1⁄4inchwaterintopan.Bakeuncoveredabout40minutesoruntiltender.Cool;removepulpfromrindandsetaside.
2Meanwhile,inheavy3-quartsaucepan,meltbutterovermediumheat.Addonion;cook2to3minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilcrisp-tender.Stirinapples,thymeandbasil.Cook2minutes,stirringconstantly.Stirinbroth.Heattoboiling.Reduceheat;simmeruncovered30minutes.
3Remove1cupappleswithslottedspoon;setaside.Placeone-thirdeachoftheremainingapplemixtureandsquashinblenderorfoodprocessor.Cover;blendonmediumspeedabout1minuteoruntilsmooth,thenpourintobowl.Continuetoblendinsmallbatchesuntilallsoupispureed.
4Returnblendedmixtureand1cupreservedapplestosaucepan.Stirinhalf-and-half,nutmeg,saltandpepper;cookoverlowheatuntilthoroughlyheated.
“Ifoundwaystomakemealsatimeofenjoyment.Candles,music,aglassofwineandgoodcompanydowondersfortheappetite.Greatrecipes,suchasthissoup,alsoboostmyspirit.”—MaryW.SharesHerRecipe
Goodsourceofpotassium;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories190(CaloriesfromFat70);TotalFat7g(SaturatedFat4g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol20mg;Sodium670mg;Potassium690mg;TotalCarbohydrate26g(DietaryFiber6g);Protein5g%DailyValue:VitaminA15%;VitaminC15%;Calcium8%;Iron8%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:1Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2Vegetable,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
CheesyVegetableSoupPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:15Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshSoothingtoasoremouth,thiscreamysoupcanreallybringcomfort.Ifthelargerpiecesofveggiesaredifficulttoswallow,trypureeingthecookedveggiesintheblenderorfoodprocessortosmoothoutthetextureofthesoup.4ozreduced-fatpreparedcheeseproduct(from16-ozloaf),cubed
31⁄2cupsfat-free(skim)milk1⁄2teaspoonchilipowder2cupscookedbrownorwhiterice1bag(1lb)frozencauliflower,carrotsandsnowpeapods(orothercombination),thawed,drained
1In3-quartsaucepan,heatcheeseandmilkoverlowheat,stirringoccasionally,untilcheeseismelted.
2Stirinchilipowder.Stirinriceandvegetables;cookuntilhot.
“Soupisacomfortfood,andsincethewholefamilylovesit,weeatsoupoftenatourhouse.ThisisoneofmyfavoriterecipesbecauseIcanusewhatevercombinationofvegetablesIwant,andifIcookthericeaheadoftime,itcomestogetherinjustafewminutes.”—MaryW.
HighincalciumandvitaminA1Serving:Calories280(CaloriesfromFat40);TotalFat4.5g(SaturatedFat2.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol15mg;Sodium840mg;Potassium650mg;TotalCarbohydrate42g(DietaryFiber6g);Protein18g%DailyValue:VitaminA60%;VitaminC30%;Calcium45%;Iron6%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium20%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1SkimMilk,1Vegetable,1⁄2Medium-FatMeatCarbohydrateChoices:3
FreshSpinachandNewPotatoFrittataPrepTime:25Minutes|StarttoFinish:35Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshSpinachisawonderfulsourceofsomanynutrients,includingfolicacid.Weneedfolicacidforallcellstooperateproperlyandtopreventbirthdefectstothebrainandspinalcordofdevelopingunbornbabies.6eggs
2tablespoonsmilk1⁄4teaspoondriedmarjoramleaves1⁄4teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsbutterormargarine6or7smallredpotatoes,thinlysliced(2cups)1⁄4teaspoonsalt1cupfirmlypackedbite-sizepiecesspinach1⁄4cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,drained,sliced
3mediumgreenonions,cutinto1⁄4-inchpieces1⁄2cupshreddedSwisscheese(2oz)
1Inmediumbowl,beateggs,milk,marjoramand1⁄4teaspoonsalt;setaside.
2In10-inchnonstickskillet,meltbutterovermediumheat.Addpotatoestoskillet;sprinklewith1⁄4teaspoonsalt.Cover;cook8to10minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilpotatoesaretender.
3Stirinspinach,tomatoesandonions.Cook,stirringoccasionally,justuntilspinachiswilted;reduceheattolow.
4Carefullypoureggmixtureoverpotatomixture.Cover;cook6to8minutesorjustuntiltopisset.Sprinklewithcheese.Cover;cookabout1minuteoruntilcheeseismelted.
“Aftersurgery,Iwasputonalow-residuediet.Allofasudden,greenbeansandspinachweremyonlychoicesforgreenleafyvegetables.Thisrecipetastesgreatevenwithouttheonionsandtomatoes,whicharen’tonmylow-residuelist.IusedonionsalttogettheonionflavorIlike.Frittatas,easytomakeandreheatinsmallslices,aregreatforgrazing!”—AnneR.
Highincalcium,vitaminsAandCandpotassium;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories470(CaloriesfromFat170);TotalFat19g(SaturatedFat9g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol345mg;Sodium510mg;Potassium1590mg;TotalCarbohydrate56g(DietaryFiber6g);Protein20g%DailyValue:VitaminA35%;VitaminC30%;Calcium20%;Iron25%;FolicAcid30%;Magnesium25%Exchanges:3Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1Vegetable,1Medium-FatMeat,21⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:4
HashBrownFrittataPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:35Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtOfferingagreatsourceofpotassium,potatoescanhelpmaintainthebody’sfluidbalance.Potassiumisalsokeyforpropernerveandmusclefunction.2cupsrefrigeratedshreddedhashbrownpotatoes1can(11oz)wholekernelcornwithredandgreenpeppers,drained1teaspoononionsalt
2teaspoonsvegetableoil5eggsor1cupfat-freeeggproduct1⁄3cupmilk
11⁄2teaspoonschoppedfreshor1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoramleaves1⁄2teaspoonredpeppersauce2⁄3cupshreddedCheddarcheese
1Inmediumbowl,mixpotatoes,cornandonionsalt.In10-inchnonstickskillet,heatoilovermediumheat.Packpotatomixturefirmlyintoskillet,leaving1⁄2-inchspacearoundedge.Reduceheattomedium-low;cookuncoveredabout10minutesoruntilbottomstartstobrown.
2Meanwhile,inanothermediumbowl,mixeggs,milk,marjoramandpeppersauce.Poureggmixtureoverpotatomixture.Cookuncoveredovermedium-lowheat.Asmixturebeginstosetonbottomandside,gentlyliftcookedportionswithpancaketurnersothatthin,uncookedportioncanflowtobottom;avoidconstantstirring.Cookabout5minutesoruntileggsarethickenedthroughoutbutstillmoist.
3Sprinklewithcheese.Reduceheattolow;coverandcookabout10minutesoruntilcenterissetandcheeseisbubbly.Loosenbottomoffrittatawithpancaketurner.Cutfrittatainto4wedges.
“Foracoupleofdaysaftermychemotherapytreatments,Ilivedonrefrigeratedpotatoes.Notonlyweretheyeasytogetdownandsoothingtomymouth,Icouldkeepthemonhandandputthemintastyrecipeslikethis.”—SusanS.
Highinpotassiumandfolicacid;goodsourceofcalciumandfiber1Serving:Calories480(CaloriesfromFat230);TotalFat26g(SaturatedFat13g,TransFat0.5g);Cholesterol310mg;Sodium940mg;Potassium750mg;TotalCarbohydrate43g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein17g%DailyValue:VitaminA20%;VitaminC15%;Calcium15%;Iron10%;FolicAcid20%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:21⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1Medium-FatMeat,4FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
SalmonBurgersPrepTime:25Minutes|StarttoFinish:25Minutes|5sandwiches
ANotefromDr.GhoshSalmoncontainsavitamincalledpantothenicacid,whichwedon’toftenhearabout.Pantothenicacidhelpsreleaseenergyfromcarbohydrate-containingfoods,plusithelpsmanufacturecertainbodyhormones.CUCUMBERSAUCE1⁄3cupfinelychoppedseededpeeledcucumber1⁄4cupplainyogurt1⁄4cupmayonnaiseorsaladdressing
1teaspoonchoppedfreshor1⁄4teaspoondriedtarragonleavesBURGERS1can(143⁄4oz)salmon,drained,flaked1⁄2cupcrushedroundbutterycrackers
2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley1⁄2teaspoongratedlemonpeel
1tablespoonlemonjuice2mediumgreenonions,sliced(2tablespoons)1egg
2tablespoonsvegetableoil5Englishmuffins,split,toasted
1Insmallbowl,mixcucumbersauceingredients;setaside.2Inmediumbowl,mixallburgeringredientsexceptoilandmuffins.Shapemixtureinto5patties.
3In10-inchskillet,heatoilovermediumheat.Addpatties;cook8to10minutes,turningonce,untilgoldenbrown.Servepattiesonmuffinswithcucumbersauce.
“Salmonisgreat-tasting,evenduringchemo,andthecooltasteofthecucumbersissuper.Quickandeasyisgood!Thisrecipemakesmethinkspring.”—AnneR.
Highincalciumandfolicacid1Sandwich:Calories420(CaloriesfromFat200);TotalFat22g(SaturatedFat4g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol110mg;Sodium680mg;Potassium370mg;TotalCarbohydrate32g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein24g%DailyValue:VitaminA8%;VitaminC6%;Calcium35%;Iron20%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,11⁄2Vegetable,1⁄2LeanMeat,11⁄2Medium-FatMeat,21⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
LayeredTunaCasserolePrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:45Minutes|4servings(11⁄2cupseach)
FoodforThoughtThisrecipesuppliesmanyessentialnutrients,suchasniacin,thatarekeytothereleaseofenergyfromfoods.Niacinisimportantforhealthyskin,mouthandnervoussystem.1package(6oz)chowmeinnoodles(3cups)
1can(103⁄4oz)condensedcreamofcelerysoup
1can(5oz)evaporatedmilk(2⁄3cup)1can(6oz)tunapackedinwateror1can(5oz)chunkchicken,drained
1can(103⁄4oz)condensedchickenricesoup1⁄4to1⁄2cupunseasoneddrybreadcrumbsorcrushedpotatochips
1Heatovento350°F.Spray3-quartcasserolewithcookingspray.Layerallingredientsexceptbreadcrumbsincasseroleinorderlisted.Sprinklewithbreadcrumbs.
2Bakeuncovered30to35minutesoruntilbreadcrumbsarebrownandtunamixtureishotandbubblyincenter.
“Stresscanaffectdigestion,sorelaxandbreathedeeplywhenyouareeating.Andremember,youhaveallthetimeintheworld,soenjoyyourfood.Foodslikethiscasserolearetoogoodtohurrythrough—enjoyit.”—PatY.SharesHerRecipe
Highincalcium,ironandvitaminA;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories430(CaloriesfromFat180);TotalFat20g(SaturatedFat4.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol25mg;Sodium890mg;Potassium370mg;TotalCarbohydrate43g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein19g%DailyValue:VitaminA15%;VitaminC0%;Calcium15%;Iron20%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:2½Starch,½OtherCarbohydrate,1½High-FatMeat,1½FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
LemonyFishoverVegetablesandRicePrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:30Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtThissimplerecipeisahugehelpwhenyouneedtopreparedinnerinaflash.Ifyoudon’tlikethefrozenvegetablecombination,selectoneyoupreferandpreparethedishthesameway.1box(6oz)friedrice(riceandvermicellimixwithalmondsandAsianseasonings)2tablespoonsbutterormargarine
2cupswater1⁄2teaspoongratedlemonpeel1bag(1lb)frozenbroccoli,cornandpeppers(orothercombination)
1lbcod,haddockorothermedium-firmfishfillets,about1⁄2inchthick,cutinto4servingpieces1⁄2teaspoonlemon-pepperseasoning
1tablespoonlemonjuiceChoppedfreshparsley,ifdesired
1In12-inchnonstickskillet,cookriceandbutterovermediumheatabout3minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilriceisgoldenbrown.Stirinwater,seasoningpacketfromricemixandlemonpeel.Heattoboiling.Reduceheattolow;coverandsimmer10minutes.
2Stirinfrozenvegetables.Heattoboilingovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally.Arrangefishonricemixture.Sprinklefishwithlemon-pepperseasoning;drizzlewithlemonjuice.
3Reduceheattolow.Cover;simmer8to12minutesoruntilfishflakeseasilywithforkandvegetablesaretender.Sprinklewithparsley.
“Thistastesgreatonthepost-chemodaysafteraboutwithdiarrhea.Ieatthis
withalargestrawberrysmoothiemadewithstrawberries,frozendaiquirimixandicecubesintheblender.It’sagreatpotassiumboosterthattastessensational,too.”—AnneR.
HighinvitaminsAandCandfolicacid;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories250(CaloriesfromFat70);TotalFat8g(SaturatedFat4g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol75mg;Sodium620mg;Potassium560mg;TotalCarbohydrate19g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein26g%DailyValue:VitaminA25%;VitaminC35%;Calcium6%;Iron10%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium20%Exchanges:1Starch,1Vegetable,3VeryLeanMeat,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
CrispyBakedFishwithTropicalSalsaPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:30Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshPotassiumisamineralessentialformusclefunction.Additionalsourcesofpotassiumareneededduringtimesofprolongedvomiting,diarrheaordiureticuseorwhentakingcertainantibiotics.FISH
3tablespoonsbutterormargarine2⁄3cupOriginalBisquick®mix1⁄4cupyellowcornmeal
1teaspoonchilipowder11⁄4teaspoonssalt1lborangeroughyorotherwhitefishfillets1egg,beatenFRUITSALSA1can(8oz)pineapplechunks,drained1tablespoonfinelychoppedredonion1tablespoonchoppedfreshcilantro
1tablespoonlimejuice1kiwifruit,peeled,chopped1mangoorpapaya,cutlengthwiseinhalf,pittedandchopped1jalapeñochile,seeded,finelychopped
1Heatovento425°F.In13x9-inchpan,meltbutterinoven.
2Insmallbowl,mixBisquickmix,cornmeal,chilipowderandsalt.Dipfishfilletsintoegg,thencoatwithBisquickmixture.Placeinpan.
3Bakeuncovered10minutes.Turnfish;bakeabout15minuteslongeroruntilfishflakeseasilywithfork.
4Meanwhile,inglassorplasticbowl,mixallfruitsalsaingredients.Servesalsawithfish.
“Foodisalwaysmoreappetizingwhenbeautifullypresented.Thebrightcolorsofthefruitinthesalsamakethisaveryprettydish,sorefreshingandhealthy,too.”—MaryW.
Highinpotassium,magnesium,folicacidandvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories390(CaloriesfromFat130);TotalFat15g(SaturatedFat7g,TransFat1g);Cholesterol140mg;Sodium1170mg;Potassium610mg;TotalCarbohydrate37g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein27g%DailyValue:VitaminA20%;VitaminC35%;Calcium6%;Iron10%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium20%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2Fruit,11⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,31⁄2VeryLeanMeat,21⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:21⁄2
ChickenandVegetableStir-FryPrepTime:25Minutes|StarttoFinish:25Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtLoadedwithnutrients,thischickenandveggiedishisoutstanding.Ifyouneedabitofextraflavor,addadashortwoofredpepperflakestobringontheheat.1cupuncookedregularlong-grainrice
2teaspoonsvegetableoil1lbbonelessskinlesschickenbreasts,cutinto1⁄2-inchpieces1⁄4teaspoonsalt1bag(1lb)fresh(refrigerated)stir-fryvegetables(4cups)1⁄2cupwater1⁄2cupclassic-stylestir-frysauce1tablespoonhoney
2cupschowmeinnoodles1⁄4cupcashewpieces
1Cookriceasdirectedonpackage.Meanwhile,in12-inchnonstickskillet,heatoilovermedium-highheat.Addchicken;sprinklewithsalt.Stir-fry4to6minutesoruntilbrown.
2Addvegetablesandwatertoskillet.Heattoboiling.Reduceheattomedium;coverandcook5to7minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilvegetablesarecrisp-tender.Stirinstir-frysauceandhoney;cookuntilthoroughlyheated.
3Dividericeandnoodlesamongbowls.Topwithchickenmixture.Sprinklewithcashews.
“Asatisfyingmealwithfamilyandfriendsisalargepartofarenewedemphasis
onqualityoflife.Thisquickrecipe,becauseitcaneasilybedoubledandcookedinbatches,lendsitselftosharingwithothers.”—MaryW.
Highinpotassium,iron,magnesium,folicacidandvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories640(CaloriesfromFat190);TotalFat21g(SaturatedFat5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol80mg;Sodium2210mg;Potassium540mg;TotalCarbohydrate77g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein34g%DailyValue:VitaminA70%;VitaminC15%;Calcium6%;Iron25%;FolicAcid25%;Magnesium25%Exchanges:4Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,2Vegetable,21⁄2LeanMeat,21⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:5
CheesyChickenandVegetableDinnerPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|6servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshReducetheamountofcheeseinthisrecipeiffoodscontainingfatbotheryou.SprinklingjustabitofParmesancheeseontopofthechickengivesitalittleextrazing,butnotalotoffat.
1teaspooncanolaorvegetableoil11⁄4lbbonelessskinlesschickenbreasts,cutinto3⁄4-inchpieces
2largecarrots,cutinto1⁄8-inchslices(2cups)
1mediumzucchini,cutinto1⁄8-inchslices(2cups)
2tablespoonssoysauce8mediumgreenonions,sliced(1⁄2cup)2cupsshreddedsharpreduced-fatCheddarcheese(8oz)
1Heat12-inchnonstickskilletovermedium-highheat.Addoil;rotateskillettocoatbottom.Addchicken;stir-fry4to5minutesoruntilnolongerpinkincenter.Removefromskillet.
2Addcarrotsandzucchinitoskillet;stir-fry4to5minutesoruntilcrisp-tender.Addchickenandsoysauce;tossuntilchickenandvegetablesarecoatedwithsoysauce.
3Sprinklewithonionsandcheese;coverskilletuntilcheeseismelted.
“IdothecookingandfoodpreparationasIfeeluptoit;otherwise,Iletmyhusbandtakeover.”—MaryW.
HighincalciumandvitaminA1Serving:Calories290(CaloriesfromFat150);TotalFat16g(SaturatedFat9g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol100mg;Sodium600mg;Potassium380mg;TotalCarbohydrate4g(DietaryFiber1g);
Protein32g%DailyValue:VitaminA30%;VitaminC8%;Calcium25%;Iron8%;FolicAcid8%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:1Vegetable,4LeanMeat,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:0
ChickenandGreenBeanswithRicePrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour|6servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshIfyou’relookingforlow-fiber,low-residueoptionsaftersurgery,omittheceleryandonionandcutthegreenbeanamountinhalfforasimplecasserolethatcanbringyoucomfort.2cupscut-upcookedchicken
2cupscookedrice1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper2mediumstalkscelery,sliced(1cup)
1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)1can(14oz)chickenbroth1box(9oz)frozencutgreenbeans,thawed
1Heatovento350°F.Spray2-quartcasserolewithcookingspray.Mixallingredientsincasserole.
2Cover;bake45to50minutesoruntilbeansaretenderandmixtureishot.
“Iwastoldthatdrinkingwaterwithyourmealwillhelpsettleyourfood,anditworkedforme!Reliablerecipessuchasthisonealsohelpedme.”—PatY.SharesHerRecipe
HighinvitaminA;lowfiber1Serving:Calories210(CaloriesfromFat60);TotalFat7g(SaturatedFat2g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol40mg;Sodium740mg;Potassium340mg;TotalCarbohydrate20g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein16g%DailyValue:VitaminA4%;VitaminC8%;Calcium4%;Iron10%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:1Starch,1Vegetable,11⁄2LeanMeat,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
TurkeyTetrazziniPrepTime:25Minutes|StarttoFinish:55Minutes|5servings(1cupeach)
FoodforThoughtPoultry,suchasturkeyandchicken,isagoodsourceofzinc,amineralneededinverysmallamounts.Deficienciesofzinccanleadtodecreasedappetiteandareducedabilitytotasteandsmell.1package(7oz)spaghetti,brokenintothirds1⁄4cupbutterormargarine1⁄4cupall-purposeflour1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper3⁄4cupchickenbroth
11⁄4cupsmilk2cupscubedcookedturkeyorchicken1jar(4.5oz)slicedmushrooms,drained1⁄2cupgratedParmesancheese
1Heatovento350°F.Cookspaghettiasdirectedonpackage.2Meanwhile,in3-quartsaucepan,meltbutterovermediumheat.Stirinflour,saltandpepper.Cook,stirringconstantly,untilmixtureisbubbly;removefromheat.Stirinbrothandmilk.Heattoboiling,stirringconstantly.Boilandstir1minute.Stirinturkeyandmushrooms.
3Drainspaghetti;placeinungreased2-quartcasserole.Stirinturkeymixture.Sprinklewithcheese.
4Bakeuncoveredabout30minutesoruntilhotandbubbly.
“Duringmychemotherapy,thisistheonedisheveryoneinmyfamilycouldsitdowntoandenjoy.Itfreezeswell,soitcanbefrozenandreheatedwhenyouneedit.”—MaryW.SharesHerRecipe
Highincalciumandfolicacid;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories450(CaloriesfromFat150);TotalFat17g(SaturatedFat9g,TransFat0.5g);
Cholesterol90mg;Sodium910mg;Potassium360mg;TotalCarbohydrate44g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein30g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC0%;Calcium20%;Iron15%;FolicAcid25%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:21⁄2Starch,1⁄2Milk,21⁄2Medium-FatMeatCarbohydrateChoices:3
TurkeyClubSquaresPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:30Minutes|6servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshLow-fiberfoodsaregoodforcertainkindsofcancersbecausetheydon’tcauseintestinaldistress,especiallyrightaftersurgery.Tomakethisrecipealow-residueoption,too,omitthecheese,tomatoandgreenonions.
6slicesbacon2cupsOriginalBisquick®mix1⁄3cupmayonnaiseorsaladdressing1⁄3cupmilk
2cupscubedcookedturkey2mediumgreenonions,sliced(2tablespoons)1⁄4cupmayonnaiseorsaladdressing1largetomato,chopped(1cup)1cupshreddedColby-MontereyJackcheeseblend(4oz)
1Heatovento450°F.Spraycookiesheetwithcookingspray.Linemicrowavableplatewithmicrowavablepapertowel.Placebacononpapertowel;coverwithanotherpapertowel.MicrowaveonHigh4to6minutesoruntilcrisp.Crumblebacon;setaside.
2Meanwhile,inmediumbowl,stirBisquickmix,1⁄3cupmayonnaiseandthemilkuntilsoftdoughforms.Pressdoughinto12x8-inchrectangleoncookiesheet.Bake8to10minutesoruntilcrustisgoldenbrown.
3Inmediumbowl,mixturkey,onions,baconand1⁄4cupmayonnaise.Spoonovercrusttowithin1⁄4inchofedges.Sprinklewithtomatoandcheese.Bake5to6minutesoruntilmixtureishotandcheeseismelted.
“Ifindthateatinganearlydinnerallowsforbetterdigestionandsleep.”—MaryW.
Highincalcium;lowfiber1Serving:Calories520(CaloriesfromFat320);TotalFat35g(SaturatedFat10g,TransFat1g);Cholesterol75mg;Sodium1030mg;Potassium330mg;TotalCarbohydrate27g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein24g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC4%;Calcium25%;Iron10%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,21⁄2Medium-FatMeat,41⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
Old-FashionedBeefPotRoastPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:8Hours10Minutes|8servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshBroiling,braisingandroastingarehealthytechniquestousewhenpreparingmeats.Avoidcharringmeatssotheyappearblackened,andlimitconsumptionofprocessedmeatsbecauseoftheirnitriteandnitratecontent,processesthatareknowncancer-causingagents.4mediumpotatoes,cutintochunks2lbmediumcarrots,cutintochunks1⁄4cupwater
1can(103⁄4oz)condensedcreamofchickensoup1⁄2package(2-ozsize)onionsoupmix(1envelope)1beefarm,bladeorcrossribpotroast(3lb)
1Sprayinsideof5-to6-quartslowcookerwithcookingspray.Placepotatoes,carrotsandwaterincooker.
2Insmallbowl,mixchickensoupandonionsoupmix.Pourhalfofmixtureovervegetablesincooker.Placebeefontop.Pourremainingsoupmixtureoverbeef.
3Cover;cookonLowheatsetting8to9hours.
“SimplefoodsthatIgrewupon,likepotroast,appealedtomethemost.”—MarilynT.SharesHerRecipe
Highiniron,potassiumandvitaminA1Serving:Calories270(CaloriesfromFat80);TotalFat9g(SaturatedFat3.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol45mg;Sodium320mg;Potassium790mg;TotalCarbohydrate22g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein25g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC10%;Calcium2%;Iron20%;FolicAcid4%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:1Starch,1Vegetable,1VeryLeanMeat,1LeanMeat,1Medium-FatMeatCarbohydrateChoices:11⁄2
CheesyBeefEnchiladasPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:30Minutes|10servings
FoodforThoughtTryethnicrecipes;thedifferentflavors,mixofingredientsandspicesmayappealtoyourtastes.ThisMexican-styledishisanexcellentsourceofmanyimportantnutrients,likecalcium,ironandpotassium.1lbextra-lean(atleast90%)groundbeef1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper
1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)
1cupsourcream1can(11oz)vacuum-packedsupersweetyellowandwhitecorn,drained2cupsshreddedMexican4-cheeseblend(8oz)8flourtortillas(8inch)1can(10oz)hotenchiladasauce1can(10oz)mildenchiladasauce
1Heatovento350°F.Sprinklebeefwithsaltandpepper.In10-inchskillet,cookbeefandonionovermediumheat8to10minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilbeefisbrown;drain.Stirinsourcreamandcorn.
2Inbottomofungreased13x9-inch(3-quart)glassbakingdish,sprinkle1cupofthecheese.Spoonabout2tablespoonsbeefmixtureontoeachtortilla;topwithafewdropshotenchiladasauce.Rolltortillaaroundfilling;placeseamsidedownoncheeseinbakingdish.Pourremaininghotandmildsaucesoverenchiladas.Sprinklewithremaining1cupcheese.
3Bakeuncoveredabout20minutesoruntilcheeseisbubbly.
“Youneedtoeatwhattastesgoodtoyou.Myfamilywasveryflexible.Theseenchiladasreallyhitthespotforme.”—KathyS.SharesHerRecipe
Highincalcium,iron,potassium,folicacidandvitaminA
1Serving:Calories360(CaloriesfromFat160);TotalFat18g(SaturatedFat9g,TransFat1g);Cholesterol60mg;Sodium950mg;Potassium440mg;TotalCarbohydrate29g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein19g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC2%;Calcium25%;Iron15%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1Vegetable,11⁄2VeryLeanMeat,1⁄2High-FatMeat,21⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
BeefFajitaBowlsPrepTime:30Minutes|StarttoFinish:30Minutes|4servings
FoodforThoughtThisbeefrecipeisasupersourceofbothvitaminB12,whichisimportantforallbodycellstofunctionproperly,andiron,ahealingmineralthat’svitalforoxygentransferintheblood.Youcannotlivewithouteitherofthesevitalnutrients.1cupuncookedregularlong-grainwhiterice1lbbonelessbeefsirloinsteak
2tablespoonsvegetableoil1flourtortilla(8inch),cutinto4x1⁄2-inchstrips1bag(1lb)frozenbellpepperandonionstir-fry1⁄2cupfrozenwholekernelcorn1cupchunky-stylesalsa2tablespoonslimejuice
2tablespoonschilisauce1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro
1Cookriceasdirectedonpackage.Meanwhile,cutbeefwithgraininto2-inchstrips;cutstripsacrossgraininto1⁄8-inchslices.(Beefiseasiertocutifpartiallyfrozen,30to60minutes.)
2Heat12-inchnonstickskilletovermedium-highheat.Addoil;rotateskillettocoatbottom.Addtortillastrips;cook1to2minutesoneachside,addingadditionaloilifnecessary,untilgoldenbrownandcrisp.
Drainonpapertowel.3Addbeeftoskillet;stir-fryovermedium-highheat4to5minutesoruntilbeefisbrown.Removebeeffromskillet.Addfrozenbellpeppermixtureandcorntoskillet;stir-fry1minute.Cover;cook2to3minutes,stirringtwice,untilcrisp-tender.Stirinbeef,salsa,limejuice,chilisauceandcumin.Cook2to3minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilhot.Stirincilantro.
4Dividericeevenlyamong4bowls.Topwithbeefmixtureandtortillastrips.
“Stir-frying,sortofnewtome,isawayofcookingthatjustfeelshealthy.IreallyfeltlikeIwasdoingsomethinggoodformyselfandmyfamilywhenIstir-friedmeatandvegetablesandatethemalongwithrice.”—CatherineH.
Highinpotassium,iron,folicacidandvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories510(CaloriesfromFat110);TotalFat12g(SaturatedFat2.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol65mg;Sodium1030mg;Potassium720mg;TotalCarbohydrate66g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein33g%DailyValue:VitaminA15%;VitaminC50%;Calcium8%;Iron30%;FolicAcid35%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:31⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1Vegetable,3LeanMeatCarbohydrateChoices:41⁄2
Beef-BarleyStewPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour25Minutes|6servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshThisstewisagreatmealthatyoucanstoreforleftoversforwhenyoudon’tfeellikecooking.Remembertorefrigerateallleftoversrightaftereatingbecausedoingsowilllengthenthetimethatthefoodscanbestored.1lbextra-lean(atleast90%)groundbeef
1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)
2cupsbeefbroth2⁄3cupuncookedbarley
2teaspoonschoppedfreshor1⁄2teaspoondriedoreganoleaves1⁄4teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper1can(14.5oz)wholetomatoes,undrained1can(8oz)slicedwaterchestnuts,undrained
2cupsfrozenmixedvegetables
1Heatovento350°F.In10-inchnonstickskillet,cookbeefandonionovermediumheat7to8minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilbeefisbrown;drain.
2Inungreased3-quartcasserole,mixbeefmixtureandremainingingredientsexceptfrozenvegetables,breakinguptomatoes.
3Cover;bake30minutes.Stirinfrozenvegetables.Cover;bake30to40minuteslongeroruntilbarleyistender.
“Goodfoodisespeciallywarmingandnurturingtothesoul.Atatimewhencontrolofmylifeseemsanissue,beingabletoselectandpreparetastymeals
givesmeasenseofcontrolovermylife.”—MaryW.
HighinvitaminsAandCandpotassium;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories280(CaloriesfromFat60);TotalFat7g(SaturatedFat2.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol45mg;Sodium590mg;Potassium570mg;TotalCarbohydrate34g(DietaryFiber8g);Protein20g%DailyValue:VitaminA50%;VitaminC10%;Calcium6%;Iron20%;FolicAcid8%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1Vegetable,2LeanMeatCarbohydrateChoices:2
BeefandBeanDinnerPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour|6servings(11⁄2cupseach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshAgreatsourceofiron,thisrecipecanhelpreplenishredbloodcellsifyouhaveanemia.Becausemaintainingironstoresduringcancertreatmentisverydifficult,amultivitaminsupplementcontainingironcanbeusedtoenhanceyourdiet.1lblean(atleast80%)groundbeef
1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)
5slicesbacon1can(15to16oz)limabeans,drained1can(15to16oz)butterbeans,drained1can(15to16oz)kidneybeans,drained1can(28oz)bakedbeans1⁄3cuppackedbrownsugar1⁄4cupketchup
2tablespoonsWorcestershiresauce
1Heatovento350°F.In10-inchskillet,cookbeefandonionovermediumheat8to10minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilbeefisbrown;drain.Placebeefmixtureinungreased3-quartcasserole.
2Insameskillet,cookbaconoverlowheat7to8minutes,turningoccasionally,untilcrispandbrown.Drainonpapertowels;coolandcrumble.
3Intobeefincasserole,stirbeans,brownsugar,ketchupandWorcestershiresauce.Topwithbacon.
4Cover;bake40to45minutesoruntilhotandbubbly.
“Ilookedforfoodsrichiniron,andthisrecipeisiron-rich.Anaddedplusisthatmyfamilythinksittastesgreat,too!”—JoyceK.SharesHerRecipe
Highiniron,folicacid,magnesium,potassiumandvitaminA;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories580(CaloriesfromFat110);TotalFat12g(SaturatedFat4.5g,TransFat0.5g);Cholesterol55mg;Sodium1200mg;Potassium1410mg;TotalCarbohydrate82g(DietaryFiber17g);Protein36g%DailyValue:VitaminA4%;VitaminC4%;Calcium10%;Iron40%;FolicAcid50%;Magnesium30%Exchanges:31⁄2Starch,11⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1Vegetable,31⁄2VeryLeanMeat,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:51⁄2
BreadedPorkChopsPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:15Minutes|8servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshThislow-fiber,low-residuerecipeisonetotrywhendietaryrestrictionsapply,suchasfollowingstomachorintestinalsurgery.It’ssotasty,thewholefamilywillenjoyit!1⁄2cupOriginalBisquick®mix
12saltinecrackers,crushed(1⁄2cup)
1teaspoonseasonedsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper1egg2tablespoonswater
2teaspoonsvegetableoil8bonelessporkloinchops,1⁄2inchthick(about2lb)
1Inshallowdish,mixBisquickmix,crackercrumbs,seasonedsaltandpepper.Inanothershallowdish,mixeggandwater.
2Dipporkintoeggmixture,thencoatwithBisquickmixture.3In12-inchnonstickskillet,heatoilovermedium-highheat.Addpork;cook8to10minutes,turningonce,untilmeatthermometerinsertedincenterreads145°F;allowtorest3minutes.
“Ifoundthisrecipesoeasy,my13-year-oldsoncouldmakeitallbyhimself.MykidsenjoyedmakingdinneronthedaysIfeltmostill;theyreallythoughttheywerehelping,andtheywere!”—AnneR.
Lowfiber;lowresidue1Serving:Calories240(CaloriesfromFat110);TotalFat12g(SaturatedFat3.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol95mg;Sodium370mg;Potassium330mg;TotalCarbohydrate8g(DietaryFiber0g);
Protein26g%DailyValue:VitaminA0%;VitaminC0%;Calcium0%;Iron8%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,21⁄2LeanMeat,1Medium-FatMeatCarbohydrateChoices:1⁄2
ZestyAutumnPorkStewPrepTime:25Minutes|StarttoFinish:25Minutes|4servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshMostpatientsfindcomfortfoods,suchasstew,verysatisfying.Savorheartystews,creamymashedpotatoesoranyotherfoodthatbringsyoucomfort,andtrytoenjoyeverymomentofyourmeal.1lbporktenderloin,cutinto1-inchcubes2mediumdark-orangesweetpotatoes,peeled,cubed(2cups)1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped(1cup)2clovesgarlic,finelychopped(1teaspoon)1cupcoleslawmix
1teaspoonCajunseasoning1can(14oz)chickenbroth
1Spray4-quartDutchovenwithcookingspray;heatovermedium-highheat.Addpork;cook,stirringoccasionally,untilbrown.
2Stirinremainingingredients.Heattoboiling.Reduceheat;coverandsimmerabout15minutes,stirringonce,untilsweetpotatoesaretender.
“Stewhasalwaysbeenoneofmyfavorites.Somepeoplehavesaidthesmellofcertainfoodsbotheredthemduringtreatment,butithashadtheoppositeeffectforme.Justthesmellofthisstewsimmeringonthestovemademefeelmorelikeeating.”—MaryW.
HighinpotassiumandvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories240(CaloriesfromFat45);TotalFat5g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol70mg;Sodium640mg;Potassium920mg;TotalCarbohydrate18g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein30g%DailyValue:VitaminA280%;VitaminC40%;Calcium4%;Iron15%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:1Starch,4VeryLeanMeat,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
SettheTable,andSmelltheFlowersInthespiritofbringingbackthejoyofeating,whensurvivorscreatedsurroundingsthatwerepleasant,theyfeltbetterandwereabletoeatmore.Evenlittlethingscanmakeabigdifference.1.Dustoffthegoodchina.Createafestivemealbysettingthetablewiththenicestdishesyouhave—chinaornot!Usecolorfulpiecesofdinnerwareorfestivedisposableplates,eveniftheyaremismatched(aneclecticmixcanbefun).Trydrinkingyourfavoritewarmorcoldbeveragefromafavoriteglassormug.
2.Embracesomethingnew.Forfun,onefamilyhasapicnicinthemiddleofwinter.Theyspreadoutablanketonthefloorandservepicnicfoodslikesandwichesandsalads.Otherscreateabackwarddinnerwheredessertisservedfirstorhaveaweeklypizzaorpastanight.
3.Improvethemood.Lightcandles,useasmallcenterpiece,bringinunscentedflowers,orunfoldacolorfulnapkininthemiddleofthetable.Anythingthatcheersyouandmakesyoufeelbetterisworthabitofextraeffort.
4.Bringtheoutsideinside.Openthewindowtobreatheinthefreshairandgazeoutside.Ifyoudonothaveeasyaccesstoawindow,placeapictureofanoutdoorscenenearby.Studieshaveshownthatviewinganoutdoorscenehelpscalmusandremindsusthatwe’repartofaworldthatismagnificent.
5.Celebratethesmallstuff.Whenyoureachatreatmentmilestoneoraccomplishasmalltask,celebrate!Servewine,sparklingwater,juiceoranonalcoholiccocktailwiththemealtoputeveryoneinafestivemood.Serveacakedecoratedtohighlightyouraccomplishment.
6.Enjoyeachother’scompany.Surroundyourselfwithyourlovedones.Taketimetosharewitheachother.Ifyoulivealone,inviteafriendorfamilyoverorasktodineattheirhouse.Ifit’stoomuchtroubletoprovideameal,askyourgueststopickupatakeoutmealonthewayover.
7.Listentomusic.Musictouchesyouremotions.Andlisteningtocertain
typesofmusiccanhelpyoutorelaxandfeelmorelikeeating.Chooseclassical,jazz,contemporaryorwhatevermusichelpstoimprovethemoodandsoothe.
8.Walkonthewildside.Ventureoutdoors,evenifit’sjusttopickupthenewspaperortowalkthedog.Takeashortwalkwhenyoufeeluptoit.Visitanearbypond,lakeorriver.Naturehasawonderfulwayofrenewingandcalmingus.Ifawalkistoomuch,trysimplysittingoutside.
Realize,too,thattheremaybesomedayswhenyou’renotuptodoinganyofthesesuggestions.Onesolutionistoaskotherstohelpyouwiththesethingsortodothemforyou.Evensmalleffortscanbehelpful.Andrightnow,youmayneedalltheextraencouragementyoucangettorelaxandnourishyourself.
7ComfortingSideDishes
GrilledMarinatedVegetablesEasyCreamedVegetablesStir-FriedVegetablesMashedPotatoesEasyCheesyBroccoliBakeBulgurPilafBroccoli-BaconSaladSavoryBlack-EyedPeaswithBaconWildRiceStuffingBarleyandAsparagusOrange-PineappleFruitSaladEasyFresh-FruitSalad
GrilledMarinatedVegetablesPrepTime:40Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour15Minutes|8servings(1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshFolicacidisanutrientneededforallcells.Adietrichinfolicacidmayalsohelptoreduceheartburnandmouthsores.ZESTYGARLICMARINADE1⁄2cupwater1⁄2cupoliveorvegetableoil1teaspoonsesameseed2teaspoonswhitevinegar
1teaspoonWorcestershiresauce1⁄2teaspoonpepper1⁄2teaspoonchoppedfreshparsley1⁄2teaspoonpaprika1⁄4teaspoonsalt2clovesgarlic,finelychoppedGRILLEDVEGETABLES
12newpotatoes3⁄4lbfreshasparagusspears
2bunchesgreenonions2largeportabellamushrooms,cutinto3⁄4-inchslices
2largeredbellpeppers,cutintofourths
1largezucchini,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1largeyellowsummersquash,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices4plum(Roma)tomatoes,sliced
1In2-gallonresealablefood-storageplasticbag,placemarinadeingredients.Sealbag;shakeuntilwellmixed.Setaside.
2Cutpotatoesintofourths;placeonmicrowavableplate.Coverwithmicrowavableplasticwrap,foldingbackoneedge1⁄4inchtoventsteam.MicrowaveonHigh5minutes.
3Placepotatoesandremainingingredientsinbagwithmarinade.Sealbag;refrigerate30minutes.
4Heatgasorcharcoalgrill.Placehalfofthevegetablesatatimeongrillovermediumheat;discardmarinade.Covergrill;cook6to8minutes,turningonce,untilvegetablesaredesireddoneness.
“Mybestfriendsentmeanotewiththefollowingwords:Yesterdayishistory,tomorrowisamystery,todayisagift.Ithangsbymykitchensinktoremindmethattodayisindeedagift.Anothergiftisgoodfood—Ilovemakingthesehealthygrilledvegetables.”—JudyO.SharesHerRecipe
Highinpotassium,vitaminsAandCandfolicacid;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories260(CaloriesfromFat130);TotalFat14g(SaturatedFat2g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium105mg;Potassium1040mg;TotalCarbohydrate27g(DietaryFiber6g);Protein5g%DailyValue:VitaminA50%;VitaminC70%;Calcium6%;Iron15%;FolicAcid30%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:1OtherCarbohydrate,21⁄2Vegetable,3FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
EasyCreamedVegetablesPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:15Minutes|4servings(3⁄4cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshIfyoudecidetoaddmeattothisdish,itisveryimportanttochewyourfoodwellbeforeswallowingfortworeasons:(1)Yourmouthhastodomoreofthedigestionbecauseyourstomachandintestinesmaynotbeuptoitrightnow,and(2)chewingandgeneratingsalivacanactuallyhelppreventmouthsoresanddrymouth.1can(103⁄4oz)condensedcreamofceleryorcreamofmushroomsoup1bag(1lb)frozenbroccoli,cauliflowerandcarrots(orothercombination)
1In2-quartsaucepan,heatsouptoboilingovermediumheat.2Stirinfrozenvegetables.Reduceheattolow;coverandcookabout10minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilvegetablesaretender.
“WhenImadeeasy,fastfoods,Ididn’thavetobeinthekitchenallday.Thisrecipeisdeliciousasasidedishorservedoverbakedpotatoes.Ifyouaddmeat,it’samaindish.Eitherway,itwasagoodchoiceformeandmyfamily.”—PatY.SharesHerRecipe
HighinvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories100(CaloriesfromFat40);TotalFat4.5g(SaturatedFat1g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium570mg;Potassium290mg;TotalCarbohydrate11g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein3g%DailyValue:VitaminA50%;VitaminC30%;Calcium8%;Iron6%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:2Vegetable,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
Stir-FriedVegetablesPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|6servings(1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshChoppedfreshgingerroot,eatenraw,hasbeenknowntoreducenauseaassociatedwithchemotherapy.Ifthetasteistoobitterforyou,trysuckingoncrystallizedginger,whichhasasweetertaste.1tablespoonvegetableoil
1tablespoonfinelychoppedgingerroot1clovegarlic,finelychopped1mediumonion,sliced1bag(16oz)coleslawmixor3cupsshreddedcabbage2mediumstalkscelery,sliceddiagonally(1cup)2mediumredbellpeppers,cutintostrips1mediumgreenbellpepper,cutintostrips1tablespoonsoysauce
1teaspoonsugar1⁄2teaspoonsalt1⁄4teaspoonpepper
1In10-inchskillet,heatoilovermedium-highheat,rotatingskillettocoatwithoil.Addgingerroot,garlicandonion;stir-fry1minute.
2Addcoleslawmix,celeryandbellpeppers;stir-fryabout5minutesoruntilcrisp-tender.Sprinklewithremainingingredients.
“Vegetabledisheswithoutoilorcreamappealedtome.Thesevegetablesareatastylow-fatoption.”—MarieE.SharesHerRecipe
HighinvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories70(CaloriesfromFat20);TotalFat2.5g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium380mg;Potassium190mg;TotalCarbohydrate11g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein2g%DailyValue:VitaminA50%;VitaminC80%;Calcium6%;Iron2%;FolicAcid8%;Magnesium2%Exchanges:1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1Vegetable,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
MashedPotatoesPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:40Minutes|4to6servings
FoodforThoughtMashedpotatoesareeasytoswallow,especiallywhentherearen’tanylumps.Ifyouwouldliketoaddalittlemoremilktomakethemmoremoist,tryadding1to2tablespoonsatatimetogetjusttherightconsistencyforyou.6mediumroundredorwhitepotatoes(2lb)1⁄3to1⁄2cupmilk1⁄4cupbutterormargarine,softened1⁄2teaspoonsaltDashpepper
1Placepotatoesin2-quartsaucepan;addenoughwaterjusttocoverpotatoes.Heattoboiling.Reduceheat;coverandsimmer20to30minutesoruntilpotatoesaretender.Drain.Shakesaucepanwithpotatoesoverlowheattodry(thiswillhelpmashedpotatoesbefluffier).
2Mashpotatoesinsaucepanuntilnolumpsremain.Addmilkinsmallamounts,mashingaftereachaddition(amountofmilkneededtomakepotatoessmoothandfluffydependsonkindofpotatoesused).
3Addbutter,saltandpepper.Mashvigorouslyuntilpotatoesarelightandfluffy.Ifdesired,sprinklewithsmallpiecesofbutterorsprinklewithpaprika,choppedfreshparsleyorchives.
“Whenthemouthsoreswerereallybad,mashedpotatoeswereallIcouldmanagetoeat.Iaddedwheypowderwiththebutter,whichmadeitintoamealthatincludedahigh-qualityprotein.Itdidn’tchangethetaste,butitsurechangedthenutritionalbenefit.”—AnneR.
Highinpotassium;goodsourceoffiber;lowresidueifskinsareremoved1Serving:Calories300(CaloriesfromFat110);TotalFat12g(SaturatedFat8g,TransFat0g);
Cholesterol35mg;Sodium400mg;Potassium1320mg;TotalCarbohydrate42g(DietaryFiber5g);Protein4g%DailyValue:VitaminA8%;VitaminC25%;Calcium8%;Iron20%;FolicAcid4%;Magnesium20%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,2OtherCarbohydrate,1Vegetable,21⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
EasyCheesyBroccoliBakePrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour5Minutes|6servings(1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshBroccoliisagreatsourceoffolicacid,whichisessentialinnormalbodyfunctions.Excessivefolicacidintake,however,caninterferewiththeeffectivenessofachemotherapycalledmethotrexate.
1bag(1lb)frozenbroccolicuts,thawed,drained
1can(103⁄4oz)condensedcreamofchickenorcreamofcelerysoup1jar(8oz)processcheesesauce
1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)
1cupuncookedinstantrice1⁄4cupmilk1⁄4cupwater1⁄4teaspoonpepper
1Heatovento350°F.Spray3-quartcasserolewithcookingspray.Mixallingredientsincasserole.
2Cover;bake50to55minutesoruntilriceistender.
“Addingmorecalorieswasimportantforme,tokeepupmystrength.Thisrecipehelpedmetodothat.”—MarilynT.SharesHerRecipe
Highincalcium,folicacidandvitaminsAandC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories260(CaloriesfromFat110);TotalFat12g(SaturatedFat6g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol35mg;Sodium940mg;Potassium280mg;TotalCarbohydrate28g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein9g%DailyValue:VitaminA25%;VitaminC25%;Calcium15%;Iron10%;FolicAcid20%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1Vegetable,21⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:2
EnjoyingFoodduringCancerTreatmentDuringtreatment,cancerpatientsoftenexperiencesideeffectsofchemotherapy,radiationorsurgery.Foodsmaytastemetallic,patternsofhungermaybedifferent,or,asseveralpatientshavecommented,“FoodjustdidnottastethewayIremembereditbeforetreatment.”Therearewaysyoucanbringbackthejoyofeatingandeatwell;trythesesuggestions.1.Startsmall.Eatsmallquantitiesoffoodmoreoften.Youmayfeelfullaftereatingonlyalittlebitoffood.Tryeatingasmallamount,thentryeatingmorefood30minuteslater.
2.Eatbigwhenyoucan.Tryeatingyourlargestmealatatimewhenyouaretheleasttired.Ifyouarelesstiredinthemorningoratnoon,tryeatingyourmainmealthen,insteadofwaitinguntilevening.
3.Havesomeoneelsecook.Foodjustseemstotastebetterwhensomeoneelsecooks!Invitefriendsorfamilymemberstocookinyourhome,orpickadaywhenyou’refeelingbetterandtrydiningattheirhome.
4.Dineatrestaurants.“IfIchoosegoodfoodswheneatingout,itenticesmetoeatmorebecauseofthevarietyofchoices,”saidapatientwhoatemanyofhermealsatrestaurants.
5.Choosecomfortfoods.Everyonehasadifferentversionofcomfortfoods.Ricepudding,custard,mashedpotatoes,oatmealandmacaroniandcheeseconjureuppleasant,nostalgicthoughts,andarecomfortingandenjoyableformany.Useoneofthemanycomfortfoodrecipesinthisbook,orpullyourfavoritesfromyourrecipecollection.
6.Eatfoodsatroomtemperature.Becauseroom-temperaturefoodshavelessaroma,thisisofparticularhelpwhenyouareexperiencingnausea.
7.Eatawayfromthekitchen.Avoidthesmellsassociatedwithcookingbyeatinginaroomotherthanthekitchen.Anotherenvironmentcanbequitehelpfulifyouhavenausea.
8.Eatfoodsthatareeasytoswallow.Ifyouhavemouthsoresordry
mouth,thisiskey.“Soups,mashedpotatoesandoatmealwentdowneasily,”suggestsonepatient.
9.Avoidgreasyorfriedfoods.Difficultforanyonetodigest,greasyorfattyfoodsareparticularlydifficulttodigestifyouhaveanupsetstomachorarefeelingnauseated.
10.Eatfoodsthatagreewithyou.Trialanderroristheonlywaytoknowwhicharethebestfoodsforyoursystemrightnow.Startwithsmalltastesoffoodstoseehowwellyoutoleratethemandiftheytastegoodtoyoubeforeyouoptforalargerserving.
11.Enhanceeating.Findsimplewaystoaddpleasuretoyourdiningexperience.Tryusingcoloredplates,lightingcandlesoraddingfreshflowerstoimproveyourmoodandhelpmakeyoufeelmorelikeeating.
BulgurPilafPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:35Minutes|6servings
FoodforThoughtBulgurismadefromwheatberriesthathavebeenpartiallycookedandcracked.Itimpartsanuttyflavorwithplentyofnutrients.
2tablespoonsbutterormargarine1⁄2cupsliveredalmonds
1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)
1mediumcarrot,chopped(1⁄2cup)1can(14oz)chickenbroth
1cupuncookedbulgur1⁄4teaspoonlemon-pepperseasoningsaltorblackpepper1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
1In12-inchskillet,melt1tablespoonofthebutterovermedium-highheat.Addalmonds;cook2to3minutes,stirringconstantly,untilgoldenbrown.Removealmondsfromskillet.
2Toskillet,addremaining1tablespoonbutter,theonionandcarrot.Cookabout3minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilvegetablesarecrisp-tender.
3Stirinbroth,bulgurandlemon-pepperseasoningsalt.Heattoboiling.Reduceheat;coverandsimmerabout15minutesoruntilbulguristenderandliquidisabsorbed.Stirinalmondsandparsley.
“Achangeofpacesometimesperkedupmyappetite.Doublethisrecipefor
tastyleftovers.”—MaryW.
HighinvitaminA;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories200(CaloriesfromFat80);TotalFat9g(SaturatedFat3g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol10mg;Sodium380mg;Potassium290mg;TotalCarbohydrate23g(DietaryFiber6g);Protein6g%DailyValue:VitaminA40%;VitaminC4%;Calcium4%;Iron8%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1⁄2Vegetable,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:11⁄2
Broccoli-BaconSaladPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:2Hours10Minutes|6servings(1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshTastysunflowernutsareanexcellentsourceofvitaminE.Workingasanantioxidant,vitaminEprotectsbodycellsfromdamagingsubstances.Avoidseedsandnutsifyouhaveanostomy(whereaportionoftheintestineisbroughtuptotheskin).1⁄2cupmayonnaiseorsaladdressing2tablespoonssugar
2tablespoonswhitevinegar1lbfreshbroccoli,cutintoflorets(5cups)1⁄4cupchoppedredonion1⁄4cupchoppedyellowonion1⁄4cupsunflowernuts6slicesbacon,crisplycooked,crumbled
1Inlargebowl,mixmayonnaise,sugarandvinegar.Stirinbroccoliandonionuntilcoated.Cover;refrigerate2hourstoblendflavors.
2Sprinklewithnutsandbaconbeforeserving.
“SoeasytomakeandsosatisfyingwhenIwastired.”—MarieE.SharesHerRecipe
HighinvitaminC1Serving:Calories260(CaloriesfromFat190);TotalFat21g(SaturatedFat3.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol15mg;Sodium310mg;Potassium290mg;TotalCarbohydrate11g(DietaryFiber2g);Protein6g%DailyValue:VitaminA8%;VitaminC90%;Calcium4%;Iron6%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium10%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1Vegetable,1⁄2High-FatMeat,31⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
SavoryBlack-EyedPeaswithBaconPrepTime:1Hour35Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour35Minutes|4servings(11⁄2cupseach)
FoodforThoughtBesuretoincludefoodsinyourdiet,suchasthisdish,thatarenutrient-dense,meaningrichinhealingnutrients—potassium,magnesium,iron,andcalcium—thatcanaidinyourrecovery.4slicesbacon,cutinto1-inchpieces
21⁄2cupschickenbroth1cupdriedblack-eyedpeas(8oz),sorted,rinsed2mediumstalkscelery,sliced(1cup)1largeonion,chopped(1cup)
11⁄2tablespoonschoppedfreshor11⁄2teaspoonsdriedsavoryleaves1clovegarlic,finelychopped
3mediumcarrots,thinlysliced(11⁄2cups)1largegreenbellpepper,cutinto1-inchpieces1⁄2cupshreddedpepper-Jackcheese(2oz)
1In10-inchskillet,cookbaconovermediumheat,stirringoccasionally,untilcrisp.Removebaconwithslottedspoon;drain.Drainfatfromskillet.
2Insameskillet,heatbroth,black-eyedpeas,celery,onion,savoryandgarlictoboiling.Boiluncovered2minutes.Reduceheat;coverandsimmerabout40minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilpeasarealmosttender(donotboilorpeaswillfallapart).
3Stirincarrotsandbellpepper.Heattosimmering.Cover;simmerabout13minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilvegetablesaretender.Stir;sprinklewithcheeseandbacon.
“Thisverycomfortingandflavorfuldishiseasytoeat,evenwithmouthsores.DoingsomeoftheprepworkearlyinthedaywhenIhadmoreenergymadedinnertimeeasierforme.Cookingthebaconandchoppingthecelery,onion,
garlicandpepperarealltasksthatcanbedoneaheadoftime.”—AnneR.
Highiniron,potassium,magnesium,folicacidandvitaminsAandC;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories300(CaloriesfromFat80);TotalFat9g(SaturatedFat4g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol20mg;Sodium980mg;Potassium840mg;TotalCarbohydrate36g(DietaryFiber10g);Protein19g%DailyValue:VitaminA160%;VitaminC35%;Calcium15%;Iron20%;FolicAcid70%;Magnesium20%Exchanges:1Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,21⁄2Vegetable,1⁄2VeryLeanMeat,1High-FatMeatCarbohydrateChoices:21⁄2
WildRiceStuffingPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour55Minutes|5servings(1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshWalnutsandpeanutsaregreatsourcesofmagnesium.Surgeryandchemotherapydepletethebodyofmanyessentialnutrients,includingmagnesium,soit’simportanttoeatfoodstohelpreplacewhatislost.
1cupuncookedwildrice21⁄2cupswater1⁄3cupbutterormargarine,melted
1cuporangejuice1mediumtartcookingapple,peeled,cutinto1-inchchunks
1cupunseasoneddrybreadcrumbs1⁄2cupraisins1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1Heatovento325°F.In2-quartsaucepan,heatwildriceandwatertoboiling,stirringoccasionally.Reduceheat;coverandsimmerabout45minutesoruntilwildriceistender.Drain.
2In2-quartcasserole,mixbutterandorangejuice.Stirinapple,wildrice,breadcrumbs,raisinsandwalnuts.Cover;bakeabout1houroruntilappleistender.
“Eatingsmallquantitiesmadeabigdifference.WheneverIgothungry,Iate,no
matterwhattimetheclocksaid.Thisstuffingmadeatastysnack.”—KathyS.SharesHerRecipe
Highinmagnesium;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories500(CaloriesfromFat190);TotalFat22g(SaturatedFat9g,TransFat0.5g);Cholesterol35mg;Sodium260mg;Potassium460mg;TotalCarbohydrate65g(DietaryFiber5g);Protein10g%DailyValue:VitaminA10%;VitaminC20%;Calcium8%;Iron15%;FolicAcid20%;Magnesium20%Exchanges:31⁄2Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,4FatCarbohydrateChoices:4
BarleyandAsparagusPrepTime:45Minutes|StarttoFinish:45Minutes|8servings
FoodforThoughtCombininggrainsandvegetablesmakesaninterestingandgood-for-yousidedish,onethat’sfancyenoughtoservetocompanybuteasyenoughtomakesoyoudon’tfeelexhausted.Enjoythetimeyousavewithlovedones.31⁄2cupschickenbroth
2tablespoonsvegetableoil1mediumonion,chopped(1⁄2cup)
1mediumcarrot,chopped(1⁄2cup)
1cupuncookedquick-cookingbarley8ozfreshasparagusspears(8to10spears),cutinto1-inchpieces
2tablespoonsshreddedParmesancheese1⁄4teaspoondriedmarjoramorthymeleaves1⁄8teaspoonpepper
1In2-quartsaucepan,heatbrothovermediumheatuntilhot.2In12-inchskillet,heatoilovermediumheat.Addonionandcarrot;cook1to2minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilcrisp-tender.Stirinbarley.Cookandstir1minute.
3Pour1cupofthehotbrothoverbarleymixture.Cookuncoveredabout5minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilliquidisabsorbed.Stirinasparagus.Continuecooking15to20minutes,addingbroth1cupata
timeandstirringfrequently,untilbarleyistenderandliquidisabsorbed.4Removeskilletfromheat.Stirinremainingingredients.
“Ifyourappetiteissmall,makeamealofthissidedish.”—MaryW.
HighinvitaminA;excellentsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories160(CaloriesfromFat45);TotalFat5g(SaturatedFat1g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium480mg;Potassium260mg;TotalCarbohydrate23g(DietaryFiber5g);Protein6g%DailyValue:VitaminA30%;VitaminC2%;Calcium4%;Iron8%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:1Starch,1Vegetable,1FatCarbohydrateChoices:11⁄2
Orange-PineappleFruitSaladPrepTime:35Minutes|StarttoFinish:2Hours35Minutes|8servings(1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshEatthissaladwithameatthat’shighiniron,becausethevitaminCmakestheironmorereadilyabsorbedintothebody.Sprinklingalittlesugaroverthetopwilladdsweetnessandincreasethenumberofcalories.Remember:Everycaloriecounts!3mediumoranges,peeled,sectioned1can(20oz)pineapplechunksinjuice,drained,juicereserved1⁄4cupsugar1tablespoonlemonjuice
1tablespooncornstarch2bananas,sliced1pint(2cups)freshstrawberries,sliced1cupseedlessredgrapes,cutinhalf2kiwifruit,slicedorcutintochunks
1Incolanderinmediumbowl,placeorangesectionsandpineapplechunks;sprinklewithsugar.Pourreservedpineapplejuiceoverfruit,allowingjuicetodrainintobowl.Letstand2hours.
2Pourjuicefrombowlinto1-quartsaucepan.Stirinlemonjuiceandcornstarch.Heattoboilingovermediumheat,stirringconstantly.Boilandstir1minute;cool.
3Inlargebowl,placeoranges,pineapple,bananas,strawberries,grapesandkiwifruit.Poursauceoverfruitandgentlystir.Serveimmediatelyorchillbeforeserving.
“Ifoundthatfreshfruitappealedtomethemost.ThisfruitsaladwasgreattohaveonhandbecauseIcouldeatitwheneverIcravedsomethingsweet.”—RandieN.SharesHerRecipe
HighinvitaminC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories170(CaloriesfromFat0);TotalFat0g(SaturatedFat0g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium0mg;Potassium430mg;TotalCarbohydrate40g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein1g%DailyValue:VitaminA4%;VitaminC130%;Calcium4%;Iron4%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1Fruit,1OtherCarbohydrateCarbohydrateChoices:21⁄2
EasyFresh-FruitSaladPrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|6servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshThissaladisagreathealthysnack;smallmealsarebettertoleratedduringchemotherapyandradiationtherapyandaftersurgery.Substituteprocesscheeseforthefetacheeseduringtimesofneutropenia,whenthewhitebloodcellcountislow;neutropeniausuallyoccursseventofourteendaysafterchemotherapy.1mediumpineapple(2lb),peeled,cutinto1-inchchunks(3cups)1pint(2cups)freshstrawberries,sliced1pint(2cups)freshblueberries2cupsseedlessgreengrapes
1bunchleaflettuce1⁄2cupraspberryvinaigrettedressing3⁄4to1cupcrumbledfetacheese(3to4oz)
1Inlargebowl,mixpineapple,strawberries,blueberriesandgrapes.2Lineindividualservingplateswithlettuce.Spoonsaladontolettuce.Drizzlewithdressing;sprinklewithcheese.
“Thisrecipewassoeasy.Imixedthefruitaheadoftime.ThenIdrizzledonthedressingandaddedthecheesewheneverIneededalittlepick-me-up.”—EllenT.SharesHerRecipe
HighinvitaminC;goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories260(CaloriesfromFat90);TotalFat11g(SaturatedFat3.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol15mg;Sodium270mg;Potassium430mg;TotalCarbohydrate36g(DietaryFiber4g);Protein5g%DailyValue:VitaminA90%;VitaminC150%;Calcium15%;Iron8%;FolicAcid15%;Magnesium8%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,11⁄2Fruit,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2Medium-FatMeat,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:21⁄2
8Treat-YourselfDesserts
CountryFruitCobblerEasyLemonBarsPumpkinDropCookiesRosalie’sOrangeButterCookiesOrange-CreamFrostyRaspberry-BananaGelatinDessertGingerbreadwithBrownSugarMeringueFudgePuddingCakewithIceCreamBakedCustardRicePudding
CountryFruitCobblerPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour10Minutes|6servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshBerriesaregoodsourcesoffiberandvitaminC.Addinginorange-coloredfruits,suchaspeachesandapricots,cangiveyouavitaminAboost,too.1⁄4cupbutterormargarine1cupall-purposeflour1cupsugar
2teaspoonsbakingpowder1⁄4teaspoonsalt3⁄4cupmilk4cupsfreshorfrozen(thawedanddrained)blueberries,raspberries,slicedpeachesor
strawberries(orcombinationoffruit)
1Heatovento350°F.In11⁄2-quartcasserole,meltbutterinoven.Inmediumbowl,mixflour,sugar,bakingpowder,saltandmilk.Pourbatterontobutterintocasserolewithoutmixingwithbutter.Spoonfruitevenlyoverbatter.
2Bakeuncoveredabout1houroruntiltopisgoldenbrown.Servewarm.
“Thiswastheeasiestdesserttoputtogether,andit’ssogoodservedwarmwithwhippedcreamoricecream.SometimesImadethiswithdrainedcannedpeachesifIdidn’thavefreshfruitonhand.”—EllenT.SharesHerRecipe
Goodsourceoffiber1Serving:Calories360(CaloriesfromFat80);TotalFat9g(SaturatedFat5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol25mg;Sodium330mg;Potassium150mg;TotalCarbohydrate65g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein4g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC8%;Calcium15%;Iron8%;FolicAcid8%;Magnesium4%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,1Fruit,2OtherCarbohydrate,11⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:4
EasyLemonBarsPrepTime:25Minutes|StarttoFinish:2Hours55Minutes|16bars
ANotefromDr.GhoshThesebarsareagreatsnackormini-mealwhenyouareonthego!Adailydoseoflightexercisefor30minutescanhelpcombatyourfatigueandliftyourspirits.1box(1lb0.5oz)lemonbarmixJuiceof1wholelemon(about3tablespoons)1⁄2cupvanilla-flavoredproteinpowder1carton(8oz)fat-freeeggproduct(1cup)Powderedsugar,ifdesired
1Heatovento350°F.Inbottomof8-or9-inchsquarepan,pressdrycrustfromlemonbarmix.Bake10minutes.
2Meanwhile,addenoughwatertolemonjuicetoequal1⁄2cup.Inlargebowl,placefillingfromlemonbarmixandproteinpowder.Stirineggproductandlemonjuicemixturewithwhiskuntilsmooth.
3Pourfillingoverhotcrust.Bake25to30minutesoruntiltopjustbeginstobrownandcenterisset.Coolcompletely,about2hours.Sprinklewithpowderedsugar.Forbars,cutinto4rowsby4rows.
“Thebestdietformeincludessmallmealsandenoughproteintohelpmehealandfeelgoodduringtreatments.IuseproteinpowdertoboosttheproteininfoodsthatIcaneat,asintheselemonbars.Forazestierlemonflavor,Iaddgratedlemonpeeltothefilling.”—AnneR.SharesHerRecipe
Lowfiber;lowresidue1Bar:Calories140(CaloriesfromFat25);TotalFat3g(SaturatedFat1g,TransFat1g);Cholesterol0mg;Sodium110mg;Potassium50mg;TotalCarbohydrate24g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein4g%DailyValue:VitaminA4%;VitaminC0%;Calcium0%;Iron0%;FolicAcid6%;Magnesium0%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2VeryLeanMeat,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:11⁄2
PumpkinDropCookiesPrepTime:1Hour|StarttoFinish:1Hour|About4dozencookies
ANotefromDr.GhoshPumpkinisrichinbeta-carotene,aformofvitaminA.StudiesshowthatvitaminA,anantioxidantvitamin,mayreducetheriskofcertaintypesofcancer.1⁄2cupbutterormargarine,softened3⁄4cupgranulatedsugar3⁄4cuppackedbrownsugar
2eggs1can(15oz)pumpkin(notpumpkinpiemix)
21⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
21⁄2teaspoonsbakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoongroundcinnamon1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg
1cupraisins
1Heatovento375°F.Greasecookiesheetswithshortening.Inlargebowl,mixbutterandsugarswithspoon.Beatineggs.Stirinpumpkin.Stirinremainingingredientsexceptraisins.Foldinraisins.
2Dropdoughbytablespoonfulsabout2inchesapartontocookiesheets.
3Bake10to12minutesoruntilsetandgolden.Cool1to2minutes;removefromcookiesheetstocoolingracks.
“Ihavealwaysbakedalotofcookies,andmyfavoriterecipescontainedoatmeal,coconut,driedfruitsornuts,whichdidnotfitmylow-residuedietrestrictions.Thisrecipeandthefollowingonearelowresidue.”—CatherineH.SharesHerRecipe
Lowfiber;lowresidue1Cookie:Calories80(CaloriesfromFat20);TotalFat2g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol15mg;Sodium120mg;Potassium55mg;TotalCarbohydrate15g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein1g%DailyValue:VitaminA30%;VitaminC0%;Calcium2%;Iron4%;FolicAcid2%;Magnesium0%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
GreatGiftsWhatarethebestgiftsforcancerpatients?Notwhatyoumightexpect.Trythesefavoritesfromcancersurvivors.WhattoBring•Giftcertificates—Giveagiftcardorcertificatetoafavoriterestaurantordepartmentstoreorforamanicure,pedicureormassage.Createahomemadecertificateforadinneryouwillmakewhenthepatientishomeorwellenoughtoenjoyeating,orforahouseholdtask.Acertificate’sunderlyingmessagethatyouthinkthepatientwilleventuallybewellbringshope.•Books—Choosebookswithspiritual,upliftingmessagesorthosewithahumoroustone.Cartoons,comicsandmagazinesarealsogoodchoicesforreadingwhenconcentrationmaybedifficult.Keepthepatient’sinterestsinmind—amysteryorthelatestbest-sellermaybejustwhatheorshewantsfordistraction.•Balloons—Colorfulget-wellballoonsusuallylastalongtimeandlettherecipientknowyouarethinkingofhimorher.Mylarballoonsmakethebestchoicebecausetheyhaveno
smellandstayinflatedforalongtime.•Music—CancerpatientscanlistenattheirleisuretomusicCDs,iPodsorhealingtapestocalmthemorforinspiration.•Fruitandvegetablebasket—Freshfruitsandvegetablesarealwaysgoodchoices.Theycontainimportantnutrientsforhealingandareeasytosnackon(justrinseandenjoy).Driedfruitsareagoodoption,too.Bewaryofanyproducethathasastrongaroma,whichmightbeaproblem.•Patientrequests—Istheresomethinginparticularthepatientwants?Funnyslippers,bodylotion,thelatestgossipfromtheoffice?Beingabletograntthepatient’swishmayindeedbethebestgift.Andsometimes,heorshemayjustwantyourcompany!
WhatNottoBring•Freshflowers—Flowerswithastrongodorarenotthebestgiftforpatientswhooftenfeelnauseatedfromcancer,medicationortreatment.Askthefloristtosuggestvarieties(likesomeorchids)thatofferlittleornoscent.Orbringagreenplanttoliventhingsup.•Candy—Cancerpatientsneedtoeatashealthfullyaspossibletokeepuptheirstrength.Eatingevenacoupleofcandiesmaynotleaveanappetiteforlunchordinner.Somepatientsonchemotherapyhavesaidthatchocolatenowjusttastessweetwithoutthechocolateflavor.•Anythingwithastrongaroma—Scentedcandles,bathsaltsandgels,lotions,powdersorperfumesthatareveryaromaticarenotthebestgiftchoicesrightnow.Ifyoucanfindunscentedversionsofthesegifts,thecancerpatientmaybemorepleased.
Rosalie’sOrangeButterCookiesPrepTime:1Hour|StarttoFinish:1Hour30Minutes|About31⁄2dozencookies
ANotefromDr.GhoshPayspecialattentiontowhereandatwhattemperatureyoustorefoods.Keepfoodscoveredtoincreasestoragetimeandtoreduceodorsinyourkitchen.Makelargequantitieswhenyoucanandcontinuetoeat,evenwhenyourappetiteisdown.COOKIES2⁄3cupbutterormargarine,softened3⁄4cupsugar
1eggGratedpeelof1largeorange(about2tablespoons)1⁄2cuporangejuice
2cupsall-purposeflour1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder1⁄2teaspoonbakingsoda1⁄2teaspoonsaltORANGEBUTTERFROSTING11⁄2cupspowderedsugar2tablespoonsbutterormargarine,softenedGratedpeelof1largeorange(about2tablespoons)
11⁄2tablespoonsorangejuice
1Heatovento350°F.Inlargebowl,mixbutter,sugarandeggwithspoonuntilcreamyandwellblended.Stirinorangepeelandorangejuice.Stirinremainingcookieingredients.
2Dropdoughbytablespoonfulsabout2inchesapartontoungreasedcookiesheets.
3Bake8to10minutesoruntillightbrownaroundedges.Cool1to2minutes;removefromcookiesheetstocoolingracks.Coolcompletely,about30minutes.
4Inmediumbowl,mixfrostingingredients.Frostcooledcookies.
“Somethingsweetafteramealwasquiteappealing.Iwouldmakeupabatchofthesecookiesbetweentreatmentsandfreezethem,soitdidn’ttakeanyefforttohaveasimpledessertorsnack,evenwhileIwasonchemo.”—CatherineH.SharesHerRecipe
Lowfiber,lowresidue1Cookie:Calories90(CaloriesfromFat35);TotalFat3.5g(SaturatedFat2g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol15mg;Sodium75mg;Potassium15mg;TotalCarbohydrate13g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein0g%DailyValue:VitaminA2%;VitaminC0%;Calcium0%;Iron0%;FolicAcid2%;Magnesium0%Exchanges:1⁄2Starch,1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
Orange-CreamFrostyPrepTime:5Minutes|StarttoFinish:5Minutes|6servings(about11⁄2cupseach)
FoodforThoughtThecoolnessofthisdessertandthecombinationofjuiceandyogurtmaybehelpfulduringtimeswhenfoodstastemetallicoryou’rehavingdifficultyswallowing.1⁄2gallon(8cups)orange,vanillaorpeachfrozenyogurt1can(6oz)frozen(thawed)calcium-fortifiedorangejuiceconcentrate
1cupmilk
1Inblender,placehalfeachofthefrozenyogurt,juiceconcentrateandmilk.Cover;blendonmediumspeedabout45seconds,stoppingblenderoccasionallytoscrapesides,untilthickandsmooth.
2Pourinto3glasses.Repeatwithremainingyogurt,juiceconcentrateandmilk.
“ThiswassorefreshingandwentdowneasilywhenIhadproblemsswallowingotherfoods.Forvariety,Iusedgrapejuiceconcentrateinsteadoforangejuiceconcentrate.”—CarolN.
Highinpotassium,calcium,vitaminCandfolicacid;lowfiber1Serving:Calories430(CaloriesfromFat60);TotalFat6g(SaturatedFat4g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol25mg;Sodium220mg;Potassium910mg;TotalCarbohydrate77g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein17g%DailyValue:VitaminA8%;VitaminC70%;Calcium70%;Iron2%;FolicAcid20%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:1⁄2Fruit,3OtherCarbohydrate,1SkimMilk,1Low-FatMilkCarbohydrateChoices:5
Raspberry-BananaGelatinDessertPrepTime:10Minutes|StarttoFinish:3Hours40Minutes|8servings(1cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshDuringtimesofnausea,gelatincanhelpsettlethestomach.Tolessenthenausea,avoidacidic,sweetandhigh-fatfoods.Crackersanddrytoastcanhelpcombatnauseainthemorning.Drinkingplentyoffluidscanalsobeabighelp.1box(8-servingsize)raspberry-flavoredgelatin
2cupsboilingwater1pint(2cups)vanillaicecream1can(20oz)crushedpineappleinjuice,drained2mediumbananas,thinlysliced
1Placegelatininmediumbowl.Addboilingwater;stiruntilgelatinisdissolved.Stirinicecream.Refrigerateabout30minutesoruntilpartiallyset.
2Spray2-quartmoldwithcookingspray.Stirpineappleandbananasintogelatin.Spoonintomold.Cover;refrigerateatleast3hoursuntilfirm.Unmoldgelatinontoservingplate.
“Imadegelatinrecipesoften—theyhelpedmynausea.Thisoneiscoolandcomforting.”—RandieN.SharesHerRecipe
Lowfiber1Serving:Calories210(CaloriesfromFat35);TotalFat3.5g(SaturatedFat2g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol15mg;Sodium130mg;Potassium240mg;TotalCarbohydrate42g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein3g%DailyValue:VitaminA4%;VitaminC15%;Calcium6%;Iron0%;FolicAcid2%;Magnesium6%Exchanges:1Starch,1⁄2Fruit,11⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
GingerbreadwithBrownSugarMeringuePrepTime:20Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour10Minutes|9servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshMolassesisagreatsourceofironandmagnesium,plusgingerbreadoffersbigtastefromthespices.Ifyou’renotuptopreparingthemeringue,serveitwithapplesauceforanafternoonsnack.GINGERBREAD21⁄3cupsall-purposeflour1⁄2cupbutterormargarine1⁄3cupsugar
1cupfull-flavorormild-flavormolasses3⁄4cuphotwater1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspoongroundginger
1teaspoongroundcinnamon3⁄4teaspoonsalt
1egg
BrownSugarMeringue
2eggwhites
1⁄4teaspooncreamoftartar1⁄2cuppackedbrownsugar
1Heatovento325°F.Greasebottomandsideof9-inchspringformpanor9-inchsquarepanwithshortening;lightlyflour.Inlargebowl,beatgingerbreadingredientswithelectricmixeronlowspeed30seconds,scrapingbowlconstantly.Beatonmediumspeed3minutes,scrapingbowloccasionally.Pourintopan.
2Bakeabout50minutesoruntiltoothpickinsertedincentercomesoutclean.
3Meanwhile,inmediumbowl,beateggwhitesandcreamoftartarwithelectricmixeronhighspeeduntilfoamy.Beatinbrownsugar,1tablespoonatatime;continuebeatinguntilstiffpeaksformandmixtureisglossy.Donotunderbeat.
4Increaseoventemperatureto400°F.Spreadmeringueoverhotgingerbread.Bake8to10minuteslongeroruntilmeringueislightbrown.Servewarm.Storecoveredinrefrigerator.
“Gingerbread.Gingercookies.Gingerale.Whoknewtheycouldlessennauseasomuch?MymommakesmegingercookieseverytimeIhavechemo.Myneighborbringsovergingerbread.Thesefoodssurehitthespotnow.”—AnneR.
Highiniron,magnesiumandpotassium;lowfiber1Serving:Calories410(CaloriesfromFat100);TotalFat11g(SaturatedFat7g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol50mg;Sodium450mg;Potassium640mg;TotalCarbohydrate73g(DietaryFiber1g);Protein5g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC0%;Calcium10%;Iron20%;FolicAcid10%;Magnesium25%Exchanges:11⁄2Starch,31⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,2FatCarbohydrateChoices:5
FudgePuddingCakewithIceCreamPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour10Minutes|9servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshDessertcanbeanimportantpartofamealbecauseitoftenprovidesplentyofcaloriesperbite.Ifyouaretoofulltoeatdessertafterameal,tryeatingitasasnackbetweenmeals.Enjoy!
1cupall-purposeflour3⁄4cupgranulatedsugar2tablespoonsunsweetenedbakingcocoa
2teaspoonsbakingpowder1⁄4teaspoonsalt1⁄2cupmilk2tablespoonsvegetableoil1teaspoonvanilla1cupchoppednuts
1cuppackedbrownsugar1⁄4cupbakingcocoa
13⁄4cupsboilingwater
41⁄2cupsvanillaicecream
1Heatovento350°F.Inungreased9-inchsquarepan,mixflour,granulatedsugar,2tablespoonscocoa,thebakingpowder,andsalt.Stirinmilk,oilandvanillawithforkuntilsmooth.Stirinnuts.Spreadevenlyinpan.
2Insmallbowl,mixbrownsugarand1⁄4cupcocoa;sprinkleoverbatter.Pourboilingwateroverbatter.
3Bake40minutes.Letstand15minutes.Spooncakeandsauceintoindividualdishes.Topeachwithicecream.
MicrowaveDirections:In2-quartmicrowavablecasserole,mixflour,granulatedsugar,2tablespoonscocoa,thebakingpowderandsalt.Stirinmilk,oilandvanilla.Stirinnuts.Spreadevenlyincasserole.Insmallbowl,mixbrownsugarand1⁄4cupcocoa;sprinkleoverbatter.Pourboilingwateroverbatter.MicrowaveuncoveredonMedium(50%)9minutes.Rotatecasserole1⁄2turn;microwaveuncoveredonHigh5to7minuteslongeroruntiltopisalmostdry.
“Aftersurgery,whenIwasshownthelistoffoodsnotonthelow-residue/low-fiberdiet,Iwasdevastated.ThenInoticedchocolate.Isaidtomydoctor,‘AslongasIcaneatchocolate,I’llbeokay!’Ican’tlivewithoutmydoseofchocolateeveryday.”—AnneR.
Goodsourceofcalciumandfiber1Serving:Calories490(CaloriesfromFat180);TotalFat20g(SaturatedFat6g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol30mg;Sodium240mg;Potassium310mg;TotalCarbohydrate71g(DietaryFiber3g);Protein7g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC0%;Calcium20%;Iron10%;FolicAcid8%;Magnesium15%Exchanges:2Starch,21⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,4FatCarbohydrateChoices:5
BakedCustardPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:1Hour30Minutes|6servings
ANotefromDr.GhoshCustardiseasytoswallowwhenotherfoodsjustwon’tgodownorwhenyou’resufferingfrommouthsores.Thesmoothandsoothingtexturemaybejustwhatyou’relookingforinadessertorsnack.3largeeggs,slightlybeaten1⁄3cupsugar
1teaspoonvanilla
Dashsalt
21⁄2cupsverywarmmilk(120°Fto130°F)Groundnutmeg
1Heatovento350°F.Inmediumbowl,beateggs,sugar,vanillaandsaltwithwhiskorfork.Graduallystirinmilk.Pourinto6(6-oz)custardcups.Sprinklewithnutmeg.Placecupsin13x9-inchpan.
2Placepanonovenrackinoven.Pourveryhotwaterintopantowithin1⁄2inchoftopsofcups.
3Bakeabout45minutesoruntilknifeinsertedhalfwaybetweencenterandedgecomesoutclean.Removecupsfromwater.Coolabout30minutes.Unmoldandservewarm,orrefrigerateandunmoldbeforeserving.Storecoveredinrefrigerator.
“Thisissogood,sosmoothandcreamyandsonutritiouswithallthoseeggs.Ilovethispuddingwhenmymouthissore.SometimesIhaveabananawithit.RemindsofGrandma’sbananacreampie.Mmm,good.”—AnneR.
Lowfiber
1Serving:Calories130(CaloriesfromFat40);TotalFat4.5g(SaturatedFat2g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol115mg;Sodium95mg;Potassium190mg;TotalCarbohydrate16g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein7g%DailyValue:VitaminA6%;VitaminC0%;Calcium15%;Iron0%;FolicAcid4%;Magnesium4%Exchanges:1⁄2OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2Low-FatMilk,1⁄2VeryLeanMeat,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:1
RicePuddingPrepTime:15Minutes|StarttoFinish:20Minutes|7servings(1⁄2cupeach)
ANotefromDr.GhoshPuddings,custardsandshakesaregreatcomfortfoodstoincludeduringcancertreatment.Ifyouneedextraprotein,2tablespoonsofproteinpowdercanbestirredinwiththecornstarchtoboosttheproteinlevelofthispudding.1cupuncookedregularlong-grainwhiterice
2cupswater2⁄3cupsugar
1tablespooncornstarch1⁄2teaspoonsalt
2cupsmilk2eggs,beaten
1teaspoonvanilla
Groundcinnamonornutmeg
Sliveredalmonds,ifdesired
1Heatriceandwatertoboilingin2-quartsaucepan,stirringonceortwice;reduceheattolow.Coverandsimmer14to15minutes(donotliftcoverorstir).Allwatershouldbeabsorbed.
2Mixsugar,cornstarchandsaltin3-quartsaucepan;graduallystirinmilk.Cookovermediumheat,stirringconstantly,untilmixturethickensandboils.Boilandstir1minute.Graduallystiratleasthalfofthehotmixtureintoeggs,thenstirbackintohotmixtureinsaucepan.Boilandstir1minute;removefromheat.Stirinriceandvanilla.
3Servewarmsprinkledwithcinnamonandalmonds,orcoverandrefrigerateabout3hoursuntilchilled.Storecoveredinrefrigerator.
“I’vereturnedtoeatingmanyofthefoodsIateasachild.It’sfunny,mygranddaughterandIarenoweatingthesamefoods.”—KathyS.SharesHerRecipe
Lowfiber1Serving:Calories240(CaloriesfromFat30);TotalFat3g(SaturatedFat1.5g,TransFat0g);Cholesterol65mg;Sodium220mg;Potassium150mg;TotalCarbohydrate47g(DietaryFiber0g);Protein6g%DailyValue:VitaminA4%;VitaminC0%;Calcium10%;Iron6%;FolicAcid8%;Magnesium4%Exchanges:2Starch,1OtherCarbohydrate,1⁄2FatCarbohydrateChoices:3
EasyMenusDuringTreatmentMealandmenuplanningcanbedifficultandtimeconsuming,especiallywhenyouaren’tfeelingwell.Inthefollowingpages,you’llfindideasforhealthy,quickmealsandsnacksthatmeetacancerpatient’sneeds,allbasedoneatingsmallermealssixtimesaday.Theseven-daymenuslistmealanddailynutrienttotalsandinclude
foodsthatarerichinthefollowinghealingnutrients:calcium,iron,magnesiumandpotassium.Formaximumhealing,it’simportanttoconsumemorethan1,000milligramsofcalcium,morethan18milligramsofiron,morethan500milligramsofmagnesiumandmorethan1,000milligramsofpotassiumperday.Inaddition,afiberintakeof25to35gramseachdayissuggested.We’vealsoincludedthemealanddailycalorielevels.Insteadoffocusingoncaloriesduringtreatment,focusongettingthemineralsyourbodyneedsatthistime.Youcanmixandmatchmealsandsnacksfromdifferentdaystoadd
varietytoyoureatingandtoadjustforfoodsyoumaynotlikeormaynotbeabletoeatrightnow.Themenuslistedareintendedtobeaguideforyou.Ondayswhenyou
arenotfeelingwell,youmaylookatthemenusandrealizeyoucan’teatthatmuch.That’sokay,justdoyourbesttoeatwhateveryoucan.Andonthedaysyouarefeelingbetter,trytoeatasoftenasyoufeeluptoit.Remember,duringtreatment,yoursurvivalislinkedtoyourabilitytoeatandreplenishlostnutrients.Inadditiontothesevendaysofmenus,we’veprovidedatwo-daymenu
foreachofthefourmostcommonsideeffects:constipation,diarrhea,mouthsoresandnausea.Andbecausefindingfoodsourcesthatprovideenoughironcanbedifficult,we’veincludedhigh-ironfoodchoicesinaneutropeniamenu.Readontolearnaboutyoureatingoptions.
Menu1Breakfast•1servingCinnamon-RaisinSnackMix•1servingCitrus-PeachSmoothie
Snack•1⁄2bagelwith1tablespooncreamcheese
Lunch•1servingHotTurkeySandwiches•10baby-cutcarrotswith2tablespoonsRoastedVegetableDip•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•2Rosalie’sOrangeButterCookies•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Dinner•1bakedporkchop•1servingWildRiceStuffing•1⁄2cupspinachsaladwith2tablespoonsranchdressing
Snack•6ouncesfruitedlow-fatyogurt•1cupapple-cranberryjuice
DailyTotal
Menu2Breakfast•MilkandRice“Soup”•1⁄2cupberries•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•CrunchyFruitSnackMix•1cupChaiTea
Lunch•1servingOrange-PineappleFruitSalad•1roastbeefsandwichwith2sliceswholewheatbreadand2teaspoonsmayonnaiseand/ormustard•1cuprawbroccolifloweretsandcauliflowerets•1cuphotteaorcoffee
Snack•1servingStringCheeseSticks•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Dinner•1servingTurkeyTetrazzini
•1servingCornandBlackBeanSalad•1servingRaspberry-BananaGelatinDessert
Snack•1cupredorgreenseedlessgrapes
DailyTotal
Menu3Breakfast•1servingHome-StyleOatmealwithRaisinssprinkledwith2tablespoonsbrownsugar•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•HotFruitCompote•1cuphotherbaltea
Lunch•1servingCreamofBroccoliSoup•1servingOnionandRosemaryFocacciaWedgeswith1to2teaspoonsbutterormargarine•1mediumpear
Snack•1⁄2cupcottagecheese•2tablespoonssunflowernuts
Dinner•1servingPotato-Tomato-TofuDinner•1slicewholewheatorwhitebread•Romainesaladwith2tablespoonsFrenchdressing•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•1servingOrange-CreamFrosty
DailyTotal
Menu4Breakfast•1servingBakedFrenchToastwithStrawberry-RhubarbSauce•1cupcalcium-fortifiedorangejuice
Snack
•1or2slicesBananaBreadorEasyBrownBread•1cupSugar’nSpiceGreenTea
Lunch•1servingZestyAutumnPorkStew•1kiwifruit•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•1servingTomatoBruschetta
Dinner•1servingExtra-EasyBakedZiti•Mixed-greenssaladwith2tablespoonsCaesardressing•1servingEasyFresh-FruitSalad
Snack•1servingEasySalmonSpreadwithcrackers
DailyTotal
Menu5Breakfast•1servingPoachedEggsinMilk•1⁄4cupraisinsordates•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•1servingCreamyCaramelDipwithFruit•1cupcalcium-fortifiedorangejuice
Lunch•1servingCantaloupeandChickenSalad•1wholewheatdinnerrollwith2teaspoonsbutterormargarine
Snack•2PumpkinDropCookies•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Dinner•1servingLayeredTunaCasserole•1cupsteamedgreenbeans•1⁄2cupmeloncubes•1servingEasyLemonBars
Snack
•1⁄2Englishmuffinwith1teaspoonpeanutbutter•1⁄2cupapplejuice
DailyTotal
Menu6Breakfast•1servingRise’nShineMuffinswithCreamyOrangeGlaze•1cupcalcium-fortifiedorangejuice
Snack•1servingQuickQuesadillas•1⁄4cupFreshSalsa
Lunch•1servingBroccoli-BaconSalad•1dinnerrollwith2teaspoonsbutterormargarine•1servingRicePudding•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•1softbreadstickwith2teaspoonsbutterormargarine•1cuptomatojuice
Dinner•1servingHashBrownFrittata•1servingEasyCreamedVegetables•1⁄2cupmixedfreshfruit
Snack•1servingBakedCustard•1cuphotherbaltea
DailyTotal
Menu7Breakfast•1servingBlueberryBrunchCake•1cupraspberriesor1pear•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•1mediumbanana•1cupfat-free(skim)milkorhotoricedtea
Lunch•1servingBeefandBeanDinner•1orange,tangerineorclementine•1cuphotherbalteaorcoffee
Snack•1cupcranberryjuice•1cuppretzels•1⁄4cupraisins
Dinner•1servingCrispyBakedFishwithTropicalSalsa•1bakedpotatowith2tablespoonssourcreamorbutter•1whole-grainorwhitedinnerrollwith2teaspoonsbutterormargarine•1cupfat-free(skim)milkorwater
Snack•2grahamcrackerswith1tablespoonpeanutbutter•1cupfat-free(skim)orlow-fatmilk
DailyTotal
ATwo-DaySuggestedEatingPlanforConstipationEatinghigh-fiberfoodsanddrinkingplentyofliquids,atleasteightglassesofwaterdaily,isimportant.Drinkahotbeverageabouthalfanhourbeforeyourusualtimeforabowelmovement.SeeWhyamIconstipated?forothertipsonhandlingconstipation.Here’sasamplingoffoodstoassistyouwhenyou’refeelingconstipated:Day1
Breakfast•Rise’nShineMuffinswithCreamyOrangeGlaze•1cuphotherbaltea
Snack•HotFruitCompote•1cupwater
Lunch•Spaghettiand“Meatballs”•1⁄2cupfat-free(skim)milkSnack•1⁄4cupdriedapricotsorraisins•2or3tablespoonstoastedsoybeans•1cupwater
Dinner•CornandBlackBeanSalad•1slicewhole-grainbread•1cupfruitjuice
Snack•EasyFresh-FruitSalad•1cupmineralwater
Day2Breakfast•PotatoPancakeswithCinnamonApples•1⁄2cupprunejuiceSnack
•1kiwifruit•1cupwater
Lunch•BarleyandAsparagus•Stir-FriedVegetables•1cuphottea
Snack•1⁄3to1⁄2cuphigh-fibercerealwithmilk•1cupwater
Dinner•WhiteTurkeyChili•Whole-grainbreadsticksorbread•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•CreamyCaramelDipwithFruit•1cupfruitjuice
ATwo-DaySuggestedEatingPlanforDiarrheaReplenishinglostfluidsisofgreatimportancewhenyouhavediarrhea.Onewaytoensurefluidreplacementistodrinkplentyofwaterandotherliquidsthroughouttheday,atleasteightglasses.Ifyoucan,consumefoodsandbeveragesthatcontainextrapotassiumandsodium,becausethesenutrientsarelostduringboutsofdiarrhea.SeeWhydoIhavediarrhea?forhintsonhelpingtocalmdiarrhea.Belowisasamplingoffoodsthatmayhelpsoothediarrhea:Day1
Breakfast•MilkandRice“Soup”•1cupwater
Snack•1or2slicesBananaBread•1⁄2cupapplejuiceLunch
•1bakedpotatowithsourcreamorbutter•1scrambledegg•1slicewhitebread,toasted•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•1container(6ounces)fruitedyogurt•1⁄2cupsportsdrinkDinner•SalmonBurgers•1⁄2cupOrange-PineappleFruitSalad,cannedmandarinorangesegmentsorpineapplechunks•1cuporangejuice
Snack•Saltinecrackerswithcreamypeanutbutter•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Day2Breakfast•Home-StyleOatmealwithRaisins•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•1banana•1cupgrapejuice
Lunch•CantaloupeandChickenSalad•1sliceFrenchbread•1cuptomatojuice
Snack•Citrus-PeachSmoothie•1cupwater
Dinner•Old-FashionedBeefPotRoast
•1slicewhitebread•1cupwater
Snack•RicePudding•1cuphotherbaltea
ATwo-DaySuggestedEatingPlanforMouthSoresSeeHowcanIeatwithmouthsores?forhintstohelpyousootheyourmouthsores.Here’sasamplingoffoodsthatmayalsobeofhelp:Day1
Breakfast•PoachedEggsinMilk•1⁄2cupapplesauce•1⁄2cupapplejuiceSnack•Watermelon-Kiwi-BananaSmoothie•1cupwater
Lunch•CreamofBroccoliSoup•Crackersmoistenedwithsoup•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•1banana•1frozenicepop•1cupwater
Dinner•LoadedPotatoes(pureeifnecessary)•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•BakedCustard•1cuphotherbaltea
Day2
Breakfast•Home-StyleOatmealwithRaisins•1cupfat-freeskimmilk
Snack•1⁄2cupcottagecheese•1cuppeachorapricotnectar
Lunch•EasySalmonSpread•Softcrackers•1⁄2cupwatermelonSnack•CreamyCaramelDipwithFruitwithcannedpeachesorpearsasdippers•1cupwater
Dinner•AcornSquashandAppleSoup•1or2softbreadsticks•1⁄2cupmashedorpureedvegetables,suchaspeasorcarrotsSnack•Raspberry-BananaGelatinDessert•1cupwater
ATwo-DaySuggestedEatingPlanForNauseaThoughyoumaynotfeellikeeatingwhenyouhavenausea,it’simportanttokeepeating.Eatingwillactuallyhelpyouregainyourstrengthandyourappetiteaswell.Ifyourdoctorhasprescribedantinauseamedicine,besuretotakeit,anddrinkplentyofclearliquids.SeeWhydoIfeelnauseatedallthetime?andKeepaLemoninYourKitchen...andOtherWaystoReduceNauseaforspecifichintsoneasingnausea.Listedbelowisasamplingoffoodsthatyoumayeatfortwodayswhennauseastrikes:Day1
Breakfast•FruitParfaits•1cupwater
Snack•1or2slicestoastdry,orwithasmallamountofbutterormargarine•1⁄2cupfat-free(skim)milkLunch•ChickenSoupwithHomemadeNoodles•Oystercrackers•1⁄2cupfat-free(skim)milkSnack•1container(6ounces)low-fatfruitedyogurt•1⁄2glasssparklingwaterorsodaDinner•DijonChicken•MashedPotatoes•1⁄2cupcannedgreenbeans,cornorpeas•1⁄2cupfat-free(skim)milkSnack•1⁄2cupfrozensherbet•1cupsparklingwaterorsoda
Day2Breakfast•Home-StyleOatmealwithRaisins•1⁄2cupfat-free(skim)milkSnackPretzels•1⁄2cupapple-cranberryjuiceLunch•MacaroniPasta“Soup”•RicePudding
Snack•Cannedpeaches,pearsorothercannedblandfruit•1⁄2glasssparklingwaterDinner•3ouncesbakedorboiledchicken,withoutskin•BakingPowderBiscuits•EasyCreamedVegetables•1cupwater
Snack•Orange-CreamFrosty•1⁄2cupapplejuiceATwo-DaySuggestedEatingPlanForNeutropenia
Approximatelyseventofourteendaysafterreceivingchemotherapy,developinganabnormallylowwhitebloodcellcountiscommon;thisiscalledneutropenia.Whenyourbloodcellcountsdrop,youneedtogetplentyofironfromthefoodsyoueat.Inaddition,yourdoctormaysuggestyoutakeironsupplementstobecertainyou’regettingenoughiron.Asamplingofsomehigh-ironfoodstoeatduringneutropeniaislistedbelow:Day1
Breakfast•Cinnamon-RaisinSnackMix•Berry-BananaSmoothie
Snack•RoastedVegetableDipwithbroccolifloweretsandcaulifloweretsLunch•ChickenandVegetableStir-Fry•1cuptomatojuice
Snack•SavoryBlack-EyedPeaswithBacon•1⁄2cupcookedspinach•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Dinner•BeefandBeanDinner•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•GingerbreadwithBrownSugarMeringue•1cuporangejuice
Day2Breakfast•TropicalPancakes•1⁄2cupstrawberries•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Snack•1⁄3cupraisins•1⁄2cuppretzels•1cupsparklingwater
Lunch
•PhillyBeefSandwiches•Cannedmandarinorangesegments
Snack•Streusel-ToppedFruitBrunchCake•1cupfat-free(skim)milk
Dinner•Crowd-SizeMinestrone•Softbreadsticks•1cupwater
Snack•2grahamcrackerswithpeanutbutter•1cupapplejuice
RecipestoUseAfterTreatmentTheABCsforaHealthyLifestyleaftercancertreatmentarediscussedhere.ThethreestepsincludeBeActiveDaily,EatPlantFoodsandMakeSensibleChoices.Manyoftherecipesinthiscookbookfittheseguidelinesandcanbeusefulevenaftertreatment.(Andtheyalsotastegreat!)Followingisalistofrecipesthatoffermanynutrients:
Chapter1
•Berry-BananaSmoothie•HotFruitCompote•MilkandRice“Soup”•CreamySeafoodRisotto•CrunchyFruitSnackMix•Lentil-RiceCasserole•RoastedGarlicMashedPotatoes
Chapter2
•CountryEggsinTortillaCups•CheesyHamandAsparagusBake•PoachedEggsinMilk•Home-StyleOatmealwithRaisins•Cinnamon-RaisinSnackMix•FruitParfaits•TropicalPancakes•CheesyPearOvenPancake•BakedFrenchToastwithStrawberry-RhubarbSauce•Make-AheadWaffleswithPeanutButterSpread
Chapter3
•RoastedVegetableDip•EasyChickenNuggets•PhillyBeefSandwiches•ChickenSaladinPitas•MozzarellaandTomatoes•CreamyCaramelDipwithFruit•SpinachDipinBreadBowl•Citrus-PeachSmoothie•Watermelon-Kiwi-BananaSmoothie•Orange-PineappleSmoothie
Chapter4
•FettuccinewithAsparagusandMushrooms•AngelHairPastawithAvocadoandTomatoes•CreamyQuinoaPrimavera•MediterraneanCouscousandBeans•Honey-MustardTurkeywithSnapPeas•CantaloupeandChickenSalad•CaribbeanChickenSalad•Spinach-ShrimpSaladwithHotBaconDressing•Chutney-SalmonSalad•SavoryScallopsandShrimp•ChoppedVegetableandCrabmeatSalad•FiestaTacoSalad•LoadedPotatoes•CreamofBroccoliSoup•EasyBeefStroganoff•CaramelizedPorkSlices
Chapter5
•CornandBlackBeanSalad•LayeredChickenSalad•SouthwesternPorkSalad•TheUltimateChickenCasserole•Crowd-SizeMinestrone•WhiteTurkeyChili•Beef-VegetableSoup•LayeredBeefandVegetableDinner•SpaghettiandMeatSquares•Sausage,VegetableandCheeseStrata
Chapter6
•Spaghettiand“Meatballs”•RavioliwithTomato-AlfredoSauce•FreshSpinachandNewPotatoFrittata•HashBrownFrittata•LayeredTunaCasserole•LemonyFishoverVegetablesandRice•CrispyBakedFishwithTropicalFruitSalsa•ChickenandVegetableStir-Fry•Old-fashionedBeefPotRoast•CheesyBeefEnchiladas•BeefFajitaBowls•Beef-BarleyStew•BeefandBeanDinner•ZestyAutumnPorkStew
Chapter7
•GrilledMarinatedVegetables•EasyCheesyBroccoliBake•Stir-FriedVegetables•BulgurPilaf•SavoryBlack-EyedPeaswithBacon•WildRiceStuffing•BarleyandAsparagus•Orange-PineappleFruitSalad•EasyFresh-FruitSalad
Chapter8
•CountryFruitCobbler•PumpkinDropCookies•Orange-CreamFrosty•GingerbreadwithBrownSugarMeringue
NutritionandMedicalGlossaryMedicalandnutritiontermscansometimesbeconfusing,sowehavegathereddefinitionsofthenutritionandmedicaltermsusedinthiscookbook.Acupuncture—Theinsertionofneedlesintospecificpointsonthebodytohelpthebodyheal.Alternativetherapies—Treatmentoptionsthatincludethoughtsandemotionsasanintegralpartofhealing.Thesemaybeusedincombinationwithconventionalformsoftreatment.Antioxidant—Asubstancethatinhibitsoxidationinplantandanimalcells.Scientistsbelievethathavingadiethighinantioxidantsmaycontributetoreducingdisease.Aromatherapy—Theuseofessentialoilstoincreaserelaxation,improvemood,andenhancecirculation.Ayurveda—AnancientmedicalpracticethatoriginatedinIndia,basedontheconceptthatenergykeepsthemindandbodyalive.BodyMassIndex(BMI)—Ameasureusedtocomparetheheightandweightofadultmenandwomentotheirriskofdisease.Bodywork—Acatchalltermforavarietyoftechniquesthattreatailmentsandpromoterelaxationthroughpropermovement,posture,exerciseormassage.Calcium—Amineralindairyfoodsthatisimportantformaintainingstrongbonesandteethandnerveandmusclefunction.Calciumaidsrecovery.Cancer—Theabnormalgrowthofanycellsinthebody.Carbohydrates—Providingquickenergy,theyarethebody’sfavoritefuelsource.Thecarbohydratecontentofeachrecipeinthisbookislistedundertherecipe.Chemotherapy—Systemicdrugsthattargetandkillrapidlydividingcells,includingcancercells.Chi—Theflowofenergy;basedonthebeliefthatenergyflowsbetweenbodyorgansalongchannels.Healingoccurswhentheflowofenergyintheentirebodyisbalanced.Cholesterol—Fatlikesubstance,foundprimarilyinanimalfoods,thatis
importantforcellstructures,hormonesandnervecoverings.Itisalsomanufacturedinourbodies.Complementarytherapies—See“Alternativetherapies.”CoronaryHeartDisease(CHD)—Abuildupoffatty,cholesterol-filleddepositsinthearteriesthatblockthenormalflowofbloodandcanultimatelycauseaheartattack.Cruciferous—Vegetablesfromthecabbagefamily,includingbroccoli,cabbage,cauliflowerandBrusselssprouts,whicharethoughttobesomewhatprotectiveagainstcertaintypesofcancerwheneatenaspartofalow-fat,healthydiet.DietExchanges—DevelopedbytheAmericanDieteticAssociationandtheAmericanDiabetesAssociation,DietExchangescategorizefoodsbasedontheirnutritionalcontent.DietaryGuidelinesforAmericans—Developedin2010bytheU.S.DepartmentsofAgricultureandHealthandHumanServices,theseguidelineshelppeopletodevelopahealthylifestyleincludinghealthyeatinganddailyactivity.Fat—Anecessarynutrient,fathelpsbuildnewcells,shuttlesvitaminsthroughthebodyandmakescertainhormonesthatregulatebloodpressure.Fiber—Thetypeofcarbohydratethatisnotbrokendownbeforepassingthroughtothestool.Herbs—Specificplantsorpartsofplantsthatimpartflavorandhavemedicine-likequalities.Highbloodpressure(hypertension)—Aconditionthatoccurswhenbloodpressureisequaltoorgreaterthan140/90millimetersofmercury.Iron—Amineralthatcarriesmuch-neededoxygentobodycells,isvitalforlifeandaidsrecovery.Ironisfoundinmeats,spinachandfortifiedcereal.Liquiddiet—Aclearliquiddietismainlycomprisedofliquidsandprovidesonlyabout500caloriesperday.Itshouldbeusedforonlyshortlengthsoftime.Low-residuediet—Adietmadeupoffoodsthat,wheneaten,leavelittlematerialinthecolonafterdigestion.Cancerpatientswhohavehadstomachorcolonsurgerymayneedtoeatalow-residuediet.
Magnesium—Anutrient(mineral)thathelpsreleasecarbohydrateenergyfromfoodsandaidsrecovery.Magnesiumisfoundinnutsandspinach.Massage—Themanipulationofsofttissuetorelievesoremusclesandpromoterelaxation.Meditation—Quietformsofcontemplationandmindfulnessusedtoestablishasenseofpeace,innercalmandrelaxation.Minerals—Organiccompounds,neededinverysmallamounts,thathelpthebodywithmanyfunctions.Mineralsbeneficialtocancertreatmentarecalcium,iron,magnesiumandpotassium.MyPlate—Anutritioneducationresourcethathelpspeoplelearnhowtoeatahealthybalanceofdifferentfoods.MyPyramid—Anutritioneducationguidedevelopedtohelppeoplelearnhowtoeatahealthybalanceofavarietyoffoodsandincludedailyexercise.Naturopathy—Withanemphasisonpreventivecare,ittakesadvantageofthebody’snaturalhealingpowers.Neuropathy—Tinglingandnumbnessinthefingersandtoesthatcandevelopincancerpatientswhenundergoingchemotherapy.Neutropenia—Aconditionthatoccurswhenwhitebloodcellcountsfallbelow500cellspercubicmillimeterofblood;oftenoccursseventotendaysafterbeginningchemotherapytreatment.Nutrient—Catchalltermthatdescribessubstancesnecessaryforlifethatbuild,repairandmaintainbodycells.Protein,carbohydrates,fats,water,vitaminsandmineralsareallexamplesofnutrients.%DailyValue—Astandardfornutritionlabelingoffoodsthatisbasedona2,000-caloriedailydiet.Itappliestohealthypeopleofvariousagesandrepresentsthehighestrecommendedlevelofeachnutrient.ItreplacestheformerU.S.RecommendedDailyAllowance(RDA).Phytochemicals—Umbrellatermusedtodescribemanynaturallyoccurringsubstancesfoundinplantfoodsthatmayhavedisease-fightingproperties.Potassium—Anutrient(mineral)thathelpsmaintainthebody’sfluidbalanceandaidsrecovery.Potassiumisfoundinfruits,vegetablesanddairyfoods.
Protein—Thisnutrienthelpsbuildnewcells,makeshormonesandenzymesthatkeepthebodyfunctioningandgeneratesantibodiestofightoffinfection.Duringcancertreatment,thebodyhasanincreasedneedforprotein.Radiation(radiotherapy)—Theuseofconcentratedenergytotargetandkillcancercells.Residue—Thematerialleftinthecolonafterdigestion,includingintestinalcellsandbreakdownproductssuchasfiberfromthefoodsyoueat.Saturatedfat—Solidatroomtemperature,thesefatstendtoelevatebloodcholesterollevelsandusuallycomefromanimalsources,suchasbeef,pork,poultry,eggsanddairyfoodsincludingcheese,wholemilkandbutter.Alsoincludedarepalmoilandcoconutoil,eventhoughtheyareliquids.Shiatsu—AformofJapaneseacupressurethatusesfingerpressureonspecificbodysitestoincreasecirculationandimproveenergyflow.Unsaturatedfat—Liquidatroomtemperature,thesefatsdonottendtoelevatebloodcholesterollevels.Theyusuallycomefromplantsourcessuchasoliveoil,sunfloweroil,cornoil,nutsandavocados.Vitamins—Agroupofvitalnutrients,foundinsmallamountsinavarietyoffoods,thatarekeytodevelopingcells,control-lingbodyfunctionsandhelpingreleaseenergyfromfuelsources.Vitaminsaredifferentfrommineralsinthattheycontaintheelementcarbon;mineralsdonot.Yoga—AnancientpracticeandphilosophyfirstdevelopedandpracticedinIndia,yogaisbasedonstretchingandstrengtheningexercises,ethicalbeliefsanddietaryrestrictionstobalancethemind,bodyandspirit.
AdditionalResources
BooksandPublicationsCancerTalk:VoicesofHopeandEndurancefrom“TheGroupRoom,”theWorld’sLargestCancerSupportGroup.Schimmel,SelmaR.,withBarryFox,Ph.D.NewYork:BroadwayBooks,1999.EatingHintsforCancerPatients.NationalInstitutesofHealth,U.S.PublicHealthService,2006.FightingCancerwithKnowledgeandHope:AGuideforPatients,Families,andHealthCareProviders.RichardC.Frank,MDandGaleV.Parsons.NewHaven,CT:YaleUniversityPress,2009.HelpMeLive:20ThingsPeoplewithCancerWantYoutoKnow.LoriHope.Berkeley,CA:CelestialArts,2005.ItAllBeginswithHope:Patients,Caregivers,andtheBereavedSpeakOut.Jevne,RonnaFay.Philadelphia,PA:InnisfreePress,1991.
CancerResourcesWebSitesAmericanCancerSocietyofClinicalOncology:www.cancer.net/portal/site/patientAmericanInstituteforCancerResearch:www.aicr.orgNationalCancerInstitute:www.cancer.govWomen’sCancerNetwork:www.wcn.org
NutritionResourcesWebSitesAmericanDieteticAssociation:www.eatright.org/publicDietaryGuidelines:www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietaryguidelines.htmMyPlate:www.choosemyplate.govMyPyramid:www.mypyramid.gov
MetricConversionGuide
Note:Therecipesinthiscookbookhavenotbeendevelopedortestedusingmetricmeasures.Whenconvertingrecipestometric,somevariationsinqualitymaybenoted.
RecipeTestingandCalculatingNutritionInformationRecipeTesting:•Largeeggsand2%milkwereusedunlessotherwiseindicated.•Fat-free,low-fat,low-sodiumorliteproductswerenotusedunlessindicated.•Nononstickcookwareandbakewarewereusedunlessotherwiseindicated.Nodark-colored,blackorinsulatedbakewarewasused.•Whenapanisspecified,ametalpanwasused;abakingdishorpieplatemeansovenproofglasswasused.•Anelectrichandmixerwasusedformixingonlywhenmixerspeedsarespecified.
CalculatingNutrition:•Thefirstingredientwasusedwhereverachoiceisgiven,suchas1⁄3cupsourcreamorplainyogurt.•Thefirstamountwasusedwhereverarangeisgiven,suchas3-to31⁄2-poundwholechicken.•Thefirstservingnumberwasusedwhereverarangeisgiven,suchas4to6servings.•“Ifdesired”ingredientswerenotincluded.•Onlytheamountofamarinadeorfryingoilthatisabsorbedwasincluded.