[.ca] Cooking with Foods That Fight Cancer (ISBN 0771011369)

Specific:
This book is true to its title. It is a book about preventing cancer by using the foods that are proven to reduce the risk of cancer. It is based on a research performed by the author at University of Montreal. The author does not suggest any supplements but he focuses on foods containing well defined active anticancerous molecules. The book is very specific and goal oriented. Another great book in this category is Cure the Incurable.

Great book but:
Part one of this book is an overview of cancer, the risk factors, initiating factors etc. Part two focuses on a discussion of the various generally accepted anti-cancer foods such as various mushrooms, garlic, tumeric, ginger etc. Beautifully photographed and illustrated. The third section deals with recipes. Here is where the book falls apart. There are many dessert recipes that include sugar - a known cancer promoter. Many recipes include red meat, including beef, pork and lamb - these are also known cancer promoters as they are high in iron and arachadonic acid. The veggie recipes looked great. It is a good book for those who want more information on diet as it relates to cancer but it is just a start. One must read many more books to get the whole story on diet and cancer.