Betty Crocker Living With Cancer Cookbook (Betty Crocker Cooking) - Softcover

Betty Crocker

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118083148 ISBN 13: 9781118083147

Publisher: Harvest, 2011

Synopsis

An inspiring special edition published in partnership with Pink Together

General Mills's Pink Together initiative is a supportive online community that links 500,000 cancer survivors and their supporters, letting them share photos, personal stories, and recipes. Now, in partnership with Pink Together, this new edition of the Living with Cancer Cookbook has been updated and revised to include the inspirational stories of Pink Together community members.

Like the first edition, this special edition includes 130 recipes that are specially designed for those undergoing cancer treatments and the loved ones who care for them.

• Bonus 32-page section on the Pink Together initiative, an online community to support women with breast cancer
• Features all-new photographs and uplifting quotes, anecdotes, and practical tips from cancer survivors
• Recipes flagged to show which ones can help mitigate the common side effects of cancer treatment
• Includes a simple, 7-day menu plan that is perfect for anyone currently undergoing treatment, based on six small meals and snacks spread throughout the day
• Foreword by Nancy G. Brinker, the founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer support movement

Nutrition is a critical factor in the fight against cancer. The Living with Cancer Pink Together Cookbook combines the nutritious recipes and health information that patients need with personal stories of survival that can inspire them to keep fighting and winning.

Please note that the e-book version of this title does not include the Bonus Breast Cancer Awareness section.

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Book Excerpts

Grandma Eva’s Gingersnaps (Click for recipe)

Caribbean Chicken Salad (Click for recipe)

Watermelon-Kiwi-Banana Smoothie (Click for recipe)

Stories from the Book

Kathy

Kathy
Diagnosed for the first time in 1990, Kathy remembers, "There wasn't a lot of support available back then." "I chose to surround myself with positive, happy people because I was determined to beat this disease," she says. Kathy underwent a lumpectomy, followed by chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and remained cancer-free for twelve years.

Then in 2002, she was diagnosed with another type of breast cancer. "I put on the survivor-mode hat and was determined to press on," Kathy says.

"I think the pinktogether.com web site is a phenomenal tool for people who are just diagnosed and looking for a place to go," she says. To provide hope for others, Kathy posted her story and invited people affected by breast cancer to visit the site. "I want people to feel hopeful, that they are not alone— that there are many survivors pulling for them."

Kathy has also become a resource for breast cancer patients and survivors by turning her own frustration into the inspiration for her business. A year after her bilateral mastectomy, Kathy was trying to find a mastectomy swimsuit in preparation for her son’s wedding in Cancun. "This shouldn’t be that difficult. I can’t be the only woman who's having difficulty finding these things. Someday I'm going to have a facility where woman can go and find the things they need," says Kathy. After five years of envisioning her dream, Kathy's shop, Absolute Dignity, first opened its doors. At Absolute Dignity, women can find wigs, soft headwear, hats, lingerie and compression hosiery, including lymphedema sleeves, and of course, mastectomy swimwear. In addition, as a certified mastectomy fitter and a breast cancer survivor, Kathy is able to skillfully and compassionately assist women in a supportive and empowering way that provides her with great fulfillment. "I've never worked anywhere where you get hugged by every customer that walks out the door," Kathy says joyfully.

Maya

Maya

At 27, Maya was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her reaction was to blame herself, questioning everything from the food she ate to her cell phone use. Then Maya focused on what she could do to beat the disease.

"People are generous and loving and supportive, but there is nothing like somebody who is in the same spot as you, who can say, 'It's okay, it's gonna be okay,'" she says. Providing this kind of support and compassion is one of the reasons Maya originally posted her messages on Pink Together. "I want people to see my story and learn about my situation and realize there’s a way to heal. You have to fight. You fight and you win."

Maya admits that accepting support was difficult initially. Accustomed to solving problems on her own, Maya quickly realized this was one situation she couldn’t remedy by herself. "Ask for what you need from others," says Maya. "Let them in. It actually enriches their lives as much as it does yours."

Maya also advises those going through breast cancer treatment to be assertive and informed. Being a survivor has completely changed the way she deals with others. "It's restructured my place on the planet. I’ve been given the chance to stop this from happening to anybody else. I have a purpose."

From the Back Cover:

AN INSPIRING NEW EDITION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PINK TOGETHER

Yes, it is possible to enjoy eating while in cancer treatment. With the Betty Crocker Living with Cancer Cookbook, you'll find all the help you need to enjoy every day and every meal to the fullest.

INSIDE YOU'LL FIND:

150+ recipes covering everything from breakfasts and snacks to dinners and desserts—try Extra-Easy Baked Ziti, Fettuccine with Asparagus and Mushrooms and Country Fruit Cobbler

32-page PINK TOGETHER bonus section showcasing the Ambassadors and sharing their stories, their recipes and their inspirational comments for dealing with breast cancer

RECIPES TAGGED to show which help ease the four most common symptoms of cancer treatment, plus special menus designed to help with each symptom

COMPLETE NUTRITION INFORMATION with each recipe, including a highlight of the recipe's most beneficial nutritional values

EASY SEVEN-DAY MENU PLANS based on six small meals a day—just right for patients in treatment

CANCER RESOURCE GUIDE and nutrition and medical glossary

About this edition

• Publisher: Harvest
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1118083148
• ISBN 13: 9781118083147
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288