Nourish

Penny Brohn Cancer Care is the UK’s leading centre for holistic cancer treatment – and here they share their practical and compassionate wisdom, their inspiring advice and their groundbreaking recipes.

Good nutrition is vital for people undergoing cancer treatment, but so often the side-effects of the treatment make food unappealing and eating becomes a struggle. In Nourish you’ll find easy-to-follow recipes designed specifically for cancer patients (and their families). The focus is on nutritious food that can be easily tolerated – and can help to alleviate common symptoms and side-effects, and form a crucial part of any cancer treatment programme.

The role of nutrition is explained and the introduction outlines clear advice on cancer-fighting foods and how to tackle side-effects. For many suffering with cancer, eating little and often is important, so Nourish includes plans based on eating small meals six times a day. There are more than 75 recipes presented in four chapters – ‘Drinks, Juices, Smoothies, Shakes & Teas’, ‘Soups, Light Meals & Snacks’, ‘Main Meals’ and ‘Desserts & Baked Treats’ – as well as a chapter with recipes that are helpful for common side-effects. All the recipes are delicious yet simple to make, and many can be made in advance to make mealtimes hassle-free.

Whether you are undergoing treatment, have opted to eat healthier as a preventative measure or are supporting someone through cancer and wish to provide nourishing dishes for them, this book will be your culinary guide.

Penny Brohn Cancer Care, based in Bristol, south-west England, offers an integrated approach to cancer care working alongside medical treatment. It is the UK's leading charity offering specialist support, including lifestyle advice, self-help techniques, counselling and complementary therapies, to people living with cancer and their supporters. The charity works closely with other health organizations and cancer charities.

Christine Bailey is a well-known nutritionist, chef and author of numerous health and recipe books. She is a member of the Guild of Health Writers and writes regularly for many national magazines, including BBC Good Food and Women’s Fitness. She provides nutritional support at the Penny Brohn Cancer Care Centre and has written for the Cancer Research UK magazine.