Coconut water is all the rage recently. Not to be confused with coconut milk or cream of coconut (which comes from the “meat” of a mature coconut), coconut water is simply the clear liquid in young coconut when it is cracked open. My current favorite is Vita Coco’s Coconut Water with Peach and Mango, which…
Cooking For Cancer Patients
Recipes that I've made for friends and family with cancer, as well as soft/liquid diet recipes that might be suitable for cancer patients who are experiencing side effects from cancer treatment such as mouth sores, or difficulty chewing and swallowing. In addition, you will find some tips for cooking for cancer patients that might be helpful.
Easy Fruit Smoothie Recipe
My kids love smoothies. They’re a great way to pack in lots of nutrients in an easy to digest form. Smoothies are so versatile. Basically, all you need are your favorite fruits (berries, mangoes, peaches, use your imagination!), yogurt (if you want extra protein), and a liquid (coconut water, orange juice, almond milk). If you…
Mushroom Spinach Farro Soup and French Lentil Brown Rice Soup Recipes
Mushroom Spinach Farro Soup and French Lentil Brown Rice Soup are nourishing, healthy soups, perfect for lunch or dinner. I made these two soups for a friend who was going through chemotherapy treatment. Soups are nourishing, and often good for cancer patients to eat because they easy to eat and hydrating. In addition to these…
Simple “Superman” Spinach Salad {Superfoods}
There’s a lot of hype around “Superfoods” lately. So what are Superfoods anyway? Basically, Superfoods are naturally occurring foods rich in nutrients and phytochemicals, which are believed to help fight disease, including cancer. Cancer-Fighting Superfoods include: Beans (Black Beans, Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Lentils) Nuts and Seeds (Walnuts, Almonds, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds) Garlic and Onions…
Fireworks Black Bean Salsa Recipe
Fireworks Black Bean Salsa is a healthy delicious dip that is perfect for a snack or for entertaining. I started this blog because I was interested in sharing recipes I was cooking for cancer patients. This dip is one of the first anti-cancer recipes I shared on my blog. I developed this Fireworks Black Bean…
Mango Coconut Smoothie Recipe – A Soothing Smoothie
My poor friend “B” is suffering from mouth sores, just over a week after her 1st chemo treatment. Chemo can cause a number of unpleasant side effects, including a sore mouth and trouble swallowing. That’s why smoothies are great — they’re soothing, smooth, nutritious, and go down easy. The National Cancer Institute puts out a…
Cancer-Fighting Foods and Recipes
I’m on a journey to learn as much as I can about cancer-fighting foods as well as disease prevention diets. I have two friends right now who have cancer, one with thyroid cancer (“J”) and the other with a recurrence of a really aggressive breast cancer (“B”). They have inspired me to start this blog,…