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Contents: What do we mean by ‘cancer survivor’? 8 Survivorship during treatment versus survivorship after treatment 8 Can I reduce my risk of cancer coming back? 10 What will help me reduce my risk of cancer coming back or developing a new cancer?
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What does this book cover and who is it for? 11 Evidence-based recommendations for cancer prevention for survivors 1.
Be a healthy weight 12
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Be physically active 14
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Eat a diet rich in wholegrains, vegetables, fruit and beans 17
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Limit consumption of ‘fast foods’ and other processed foods high in fat, starches and sugars 22
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Limit consumption of red meat and processed meat 25
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Limit consumption of sugar sweetened drinks 28
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Limit alcohol consumption 30
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Do not use supplements for cancer prevention 33
After a cancer diagnosis: follow the above recommendations, if you can 35 Common myths and misconceptions 37 Does sugar feed cancer? 37 Do artificial sweeteners cause cancer? 38 Do dairy products cause cancer? 39 Is organic food better? 39 Can superfoods protect against cancer? 40 Store cupboard essentials 41 Making use of your freezer 42 Top tips for cooking healthily 43 INDEX of recipes 44
Soups 47 Salads 56 Light meals and Sandwiches 63 Main meals 77
Side Dishes 111 Useful Websites 122 Acknowledgements 123
