Anti-Cancer Diet: Recipes!

fredntan

I made the most amazing broccoli salad

I just kept adding things

broccoli,celery, toasted pine nuts, garbanzo beans, red onions,

mixed up together using grapeseed vegenaise as dressing. I ran out so I had to learn to make my own. I googled that recipe. but its basically1/4 soy milk-or other fake milk, 1/2 cup grapeseed oil, some salt, dry mustard, lemon juice. made it in my vitamixer. came out almost as good as vegenaise.

kelly279

If you are looking for a healthy and easy snack I make banana "cookies". But to honest they are not really cookies at all and while I like them my son and hubby do not because of their texture. I know, not a good sell...

Take two ripe bananas and mash them up. Add one cup of rolled oats. I add raisins and cinnamon, but you could probably add in whatever you wanted: chopped nuts, craisins, choc chips, etc... Line on a cookie tray (I use parchment paper) into cookie shapes and slightly flatten. Bake at 350 for 15 min. They are super easy and I think they are a delicious snack or an easy breakfast. 

Momine

Speaking of snacks, I found brazilnut butter at my healthfood store and it is really good. I spread it on slices of crisp, tart, green apples, then sprinkle some cinnamon on top. Very good in the afternoon with a cup of tea.

B123

Do any of you know, does pomegranates interfere with with meds as grapefruit does? Momine that sounds really yummy, a must try!
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Shasha10

TCH feb 25

Nothing tastes good. I know it's not the best but I asked my sister for mash potato today. I'm able to keep down soup and few bites of fish. Really forcing myself to eat. What can I eat????

Momine

Shasha, that is hard. My best advice it to keep experimenting. Something will work. For me, plain pancakes sometimes did the trick. I also had a thing for otherwise vile tex-mex food from TGIF. It was sort of bland, but a bit spicy at the same time. Homemade guac was sometimes good. Omelettes.

Shasha10

So far potato it is w carrot ginger soup.

Not sure for tonight

Couldn't handle my nutribullet drink today

Hope tomorrow will be easier

Momine

Shasha, I hope it gets better soon. It seemed endless for me, but then one day I was eating normally again and all was fine. Potato and carrot soup are fine choices.

Shasha10

Thx just not used to this Prior to bs. Was super healthy.

fredntan

Shasha how about baked sweet potatoe?

I craved junk food hamburgers during chemo. chocolate milkshakes from sonic got me through it.

Shasha10

It's funny I used to eat red meat. I stopped after my dx I. dec. now I have no desire for any meat I never liked chicken so I've become vegetarian for the moment. Not vegan. But I'll try some shakes. Thx

hightide1

Shasha10

Add some whey protein powder. Keeps it nutritious and there are studies looking at its anti-cancer properties.

It doesn't change the taste or texture of milkshakes or smoothies.

Lily55

Can you use whey protein if you are avoiding cow´s dairy?

Moderators

Good question Lily55, I just read about it on wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whey_protein. 

In our Q and A's, this was mentioned some time ago:

Devon: Are dairy products safe?

Answers -David Grotto “Safe” is an interesting way of asking. It's somewhat of a mixed bag when it comes to fighting cancer. About dairy products, there was an interested study in The Lancet that showed that premenopausal women who had a small increase in insulin growth factor (IGF1) had up to 7 times the breast cancer risk of women with lower levels. The reason I bring that up is there was a study of dairy benefits showing insulin growth factor can possibly increase breast cancer. The casein in dairy can increase IGF. 

There are some wonderful aspects of dairy we applaud—calcium is necessary to fight osteoporosis, so it's about calcium balance. We also know that dairy contains CLA, conjugated linoleic acid, which is a good transfat that may fight breast cancer, and whey protein which may have profound benefits. (By the way, the “runny” part of cottage cheese is whey and the chunky part is the “curds.”) But because of the IGF, we don't promote dairy for people with breast cancer.Penny Block IGF1 is not a chemical that's added by the dairy industry. It's a component of cow's milk, but it can contribute to the growth of breast cancer cells.

Moderators

Sorry for yet another post, but Sasha, as suggested, throw in the protein powder and or a tablespoon of nut butter to your shake. Sorry you are having such a tough time!

Shasha10

A bit better today. Woke up wanting French toast. Able to digest and hold it. Will go back to healthy

Momine

Shasha, excellent! I did find that starchy, bland things often did the trick.

dlb823

Sasha, I think our bodies tell us what they need, especially when we're under stress.  During chemo French toast was also one of my go-to foods.  I also ate a lot of grilled cheese, good mac & cheese, and graham crackers.  Not sure if it's emotional comfort, what the tummy can tolerate, or a real need for simple carbs, but none of those are things I normally eat.  (((Hugs)))  Deanna

cp418

dlb823 - If you were given Prednisone during your chemo transfusions, it will REALLY stimulate your appetite!! 

Heidihill

Mods,

Cows given recombinant IGF1 have higher levels of IGF1. Exercise can boost levels of IGF1 in blood. Prunes also increase IGF1. IGF1 improves bone formation. I exercise, drink organic milk and avoid prunes. I'm not sure I want to give up dairy, especially cheese. It goes so well with wine. Resveratrol supposedly suppresses IGF1 effects.

fredntan

Shasha,

Here is recipe for my mom's squash casserole. I craved it.

some fresh squash-maybe 6?-cook down in frying pan wiith 1/2 stick of butter and chopped up onion. cook on low for long time. longer the better.

then in casserole pan, mix in container of sour cream. maybe cup, and some cheese. salt and pepper. top with crumbled up crackers

bake 350 30 min.

may cause constipation

Shasha10

After going super healthy since dec. now I'm into carbs. Omg. Any way rough Sunday. Neulasta kicked in. Now trying to keep liquids up. Thx for the recipe fredntan will try when if I ever cook real food again just not feeling inspired. I told a friend I'm vegetarian now and she asked why do they really know what's giving us bc. I always watched what I ate before. Now I'm so confused what we're allowed during chemo. My local vitamin shop told me about a nutritionist. She wants $500 non insurance to give me a chemo diet. No thanks. I'll stick with you guys.

Momine

Shasha, in my best judgment, most of these holistic docs are money-suckers and most of them seem to give the same stock advice. When you are going through chemo, priority #1 is to get through chemo. If you can eat some veggies, that is always a good idea obviously, but if the thought of them makes you want to hurl? Then french toast is really OK. What you eat during these weeks is not likely to make any real difference.

Like you I got all fired up about diet, although my diet was pretty good before too. Do be careful about going all gung-ho veggie though during chemo, because you absolutely need some protein, more rather than less, to build up your blood cells again. Fish is good, especially more fatty fish, if you can stomach it. I ate a lot of salmon with a side of different steamed veggies with a little lemon and olive oil, for example. I also ate salads of mixed greens topped with some plain chicken in bites and some sliced nuts, lemon and olive oil for dressing. It was bland enough, but did provide both something green and some protein.

GmaFoley

Just a question ladies: I'm working on anti estrogen diet because I haven't been able to take the AIs due to severe SEs - Been doing this for about 6 months and now I'm starting to have severe hot flashes - is that because I'm taking out the estrogen producing foods and eating anti cancer? Is this a good thing?

Lily55

Yes it think it is ....good for you!

chocolatesalad

Great thread! Will be back!

I havent looked over all the posts but am looking forward to sharing recipes, etc.

Does anyone else have a naturpathic oncologist for personalized nutrition?

I'd love to include more raw organic veggies and fruit(low-glycemic) in my diet. I definitely feel better when I eat "clean"(avoiding processed foods)--but havent totally gotten there yet!:)

Going to make myself a rainbow salad-which is basically whatever colorful veggies i can find and mix them all up--lemon and olive oil for the dressing.

SoLinda

Ooooh, I actually love kale ...  Kale chips???  Are they actually crunchy?  Do they lose any vitamins being baked for that long?  Regardless, I will try making them.  Thank you for the great idea!

SAB

Hi, I've been lurking and trying some of your wonderful recipes...thank you to everyone who posts!  I just happened to make Kale chips today SoLinda.  It was my first attempt, and yes, they crunch, but they are fairly fragile.  I put too much salt on them, but will know better next time.  I just cut chip size pieces, sprayed with a little olive oil (with a misto) sprinkled sea salt, tossed and baked on a cookie sheet at 350 until dried out. I think they will be a good snack if baked properly.I wanted to try them because they are over $7 for a very small package at the market.  Note:  A big bunch of kale makes a single cookie pan of finished chips...they reduce quite a bit as they dehydrate.

Kelly279 I actually went directly to the kitchen after reading your "cookie" recipe and made them.  I did add a bit of stevia because I have a sweet tooth and packaged the finished cookies in snack bags to have as breakfast on the go.  Thank you!

chocolatesalad

Oh i like the idea of kale chips--a friend had made them and said they were really tasty.

My naturopathic oncologist mentioned burdock chips--hm. Will check out the health food store or in the health food section of the reg. grocery store.

I asked, "So can you eat just one?" he said "yes." lol--unlike potato chips. hehe

Golden01

I've made kale chips. Very easy to do! How long do they keep for you? I found they were best if you ate them in a day or two.