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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.

Mango Pineapple Coconut Water Smoothie Recipe

August 16, 2010 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

Mango Smoothie or Lassi

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…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, smoothies, Special Diets, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: anti-cancer, coconut water, easy, smoothie recipe, smoothies, using coconut water in smoothies

Easy Fruit Smoothie Recipe

August 15, 2010 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

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…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, smoothies, Special Diets, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: easy, fruit smoothie, new to smoothies, smoothies

Mushroom Spinach Farro Soup and French Lentil Brown Rice Soup Recipes

August 9, 2010 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Slow Cooker Lentil Smoked Ham Soup - made with mineral rich chicken bone broth and a smoky ham bone, this simple lentil soup is rich and flavorful

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…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Cooking For Cancer, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: farro, lentil brown rice, mushroom, soup

Simple “Superman” Spinach Salad {Superfoods}

July 30, 2010 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

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…

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Filed Under: Cooking For Cancer, gluten-free, Resources, salads, vegan, vegetables Tagged With: spinach, superfoods

Fireworks Black Bean Salsa Recipe

July 5, 2010 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

FIreworks Black Bean Dip

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…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Beans/Legumes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, salads, vegan, vegetables Tagged With: anticancer, black beans, cancer fighting, mango, red pepper, salsa

Mango Coconut Smoothie Recipe – A Soothing Smoothie

July 5, 2010 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

Dairy-Free Mango Coconut Milk 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…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, smoothies, Special Diets, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: anticancer recipes, smoothies

Cancer-Fighting Foods and Recipes

July 4, 2010 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

Roasted Butternut Squash Cider Soup - this sweet spiced soup is perfect for Thanksgiving and the holiday season

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,…

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Filed Under: Cooking For Cancer, Resources Tagged With: anti-cancer, cancer

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