One frustrating aspect of certain cancer treatments is how they impact the ability to eat. Symptoms such as dry mouth, lack of appetite, nausea, weight loss, fatigue, changes in taste and smell, mouth sores, constipation, and diarrhea make sitting down to a big meal with family and friends unappealing.
The Cancer Lifeline Cookbook is designed to help people in just this situation. Kimberly Mathai, a registered dietitian, and Ginny Smith, a freelance health journalist worked together to create this resource.
Pros of The Cancer Lifeline Cookbook
The Cancer Lifeline Cookbook can help anyone with cancer who is interested in better managing nutrition issues related to cancer treatment. The cookbook contains the expected sections, such as recipes for salads and appetizers, soups, and entrées. What makes it different from a typical cookbook are other, non-recipe sections. In addition to recipes, you will find:
- Easy-to-follow discussions of some of the best cancer-fighting foods
- Nutrients needed for good health
- Sections to address possible nutrition-related side effects of cancer and its treatment
- Getting organized and having the right foods on hand in your pantry, fridge, and freezer
- Making favorite recipes healthier
Cons of The Cancer Lifeline Cookbook
The Cancer Lifeline Cookbook is a great resource, but if you don't cook and don't have somebody to cook for you, it won't be a useful resource.
