Check out the Nutrition Ways section of the UA Arizona Cancer Center website. And while you are there, be sure to visit the special section, Nutrition During Treatment.

The UA Arizona Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center located at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center and is a reliable resource for diet and nutrition information for patients with cancer, their family, friends and anyone interested in learning more about the diet-cancer link.

From appetizers to main dishes, beverages to desserts the 5 A Day website from the National Cancer Institute has some great recipes for healthy eating.

Also of interest is the "Recipes with Graham Kerr" link. Pick a flavor and see if he has a recipe. Try entering in "curry" and see what you get...

Strawberry Bread

This recipe is taken from the
"Eating Well Through Cancer" cookbook

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1/3 cup margarine, melted
1/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail or orange juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped strawberries

Preheat oven to 350degrees. Coat a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Beat egg and egg white slightly in a small bowl; stir in margarine, juice and lemon rind. Add to flour mixture, stirring until well-combined. Stir in berries. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50 – 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in bread comes out clean; cover loosely with foil if it browns too fast. Remove from pan to wire rack to cool completely. Makes 16 slices.

Doc’s Notes: Use half whole wheat flour and half all-purpose for added fiber

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Update on Cancer Prevention and Nutrition & Physical Activity
By Mary Marian, MS, RD

Recently, the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), together with the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), presented the results of their 2nd Expert Report: Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective. The recommendations for this report were developed by a panel of internationally-renowned experts who reviewed over 7,000 scientific studies on nutrition, physical activity, weight management, and relevance to cancer occurrence at seventeen sites. The panel formulated ten recommendations to assist individuals in reducing their risk for cancer (see www.AICR.org for additional details). Following is a review of three key steps to Cancer Prevention:

Choose mostly plant foods; limit red meat intake (beef, pork, and lamb); avoid eating processed meats (bacon, lunch meats, sausage, etc.). More cancer-fighting substances, known as phytochemicals, are obtained by ingesting fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. The AICR recommends one simple rule of thumb: fill two-thirds of your plate with plant-based foods and limit animal foods to one-third or less. Aim for five daily servings of both fruits and vegetables. Darker colored fruits and vegetables provide a rich array of phytochemicals. Limit intake of red meat to no more than eighteen ounces per week.

Aim to be a healthy weight throughout life as much as possible. Studies show that maintaining a healthy weight throughout life may be the single most important way to protect against cancer. Body fat, once thought to be inert, is now known to produce bioactive substances including estrogens and inflammation-promoting biomarkers––risk factors for some cancers––as well as other medical conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure, and type II diabetes. Health experts have found the risk for disease increases in adult women who have a larger waist size than 31.5 inches; for men, a waist size more than 37 inches is associated with an increased risk. Consuming a healthy plant-based diet together with regular physical activity is the key to achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight.

Be physically active every day in any way for thirty minutes or more. Experts find that regular exercise likely reduces the risk for colon, breast, endometrial, and lung cancers. Evidence also suggests exercise may reduce the risk for prostate cancer. As your fitness level improves, aim for being moderately physically active. Moderate exercise results in an individual being slightly out of breath but still able to carry on a conversation. Exercising in short sessions (ten minutes, three times a day) throughout the day provides the same benefits as longer sessions (thirty minutes). Fitness routines should include exercises for strength, cardio-pulmonary, and flexibility benefits.