Foods to fight cancer / Richard Béliveau and Denis Gingras.

  • Béliveau, Richard, 1953-
Date:
2017
  • Books

About this work

Also known as

Subtitle on cover: what to eat to reduce your risk : a diet supported by the latest scientific research.

Publication/Creation

London : DK, 2017.

Physical description

240 pages : colour illustrations, charts ; 24 cm

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-229) and index.

Contents

PART 1 : Cancer, a formidable enemy -- The Scourge of Cancer -- What is Cancer? -- Cancer : A Matter of Cellular Environment -- Preventing Cancer through Diet -- Phytochemicals and Health -- PART 2 : Foods that fight cancer -- Cancer Cells Loathe Cabbage! -- Garlic and Onions : Keeping Cancer at Bay -- Soy : A Source of Anticancer Phytoestrogens -- Spices and Herbs : A Tasty Way to Prevent Cancer! -- Green Tea : A Cancer-Fighting Balm for the Soul -- A Passion for Berries -- Omega 3s : Finally, Fats that are Good for You! -- Tomatoes : Turning Cancer Red with Shame -- Citrus Fruit : Anticancer Molecules with Zest -- In Vino Veritas -- Anticancer Biodiversity -- PART 3 : Day-to-Day Cancer Prevention -- On the Menu : Fighting Cancer! -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index -- Acknowledgments.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    WB400 2017B42f
    Open shelves

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