The Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet

Suzannah Olivier is a qualified nutritionist and is herself a breast cancer survivor. She is a lecturer at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and a committed campaigner for women with breast cancer. Her first book, on nutrition for babies, WHAT SHALL I FEED MY BABY? was published by Weidenfeld in Spring 1998. She lives in Norfolk.

Introduction: moving towards health; does diet really influence breast cancer? five inspiring stories; the five pillars of health check-list. Part 1 Breast cancer explained: your breasts; those fateful words; seeking medical help; the impact of oestrogen on breast cancer; minimising risks. Part 2 The nutrition connection: basic nutrition; keep it complex; the fibre "movement"; fats - friends or foes? pick your proteins; antioxidant armoury; organic food; phytofacts; a little of what you fancy? wet your whistle; anti-breast cancer super-foods; your supplement guide; vitamins; minerals; other useful supplements; lifestyle choices. Part 3 Your basic nutrition and supplement plan: making changes; your basic nutrition plan; daily menu suggestions; your basic supplement plan. Part 4 The five pillars of health: building powerful immunity; harmonising hormones; healthy digestion; detox your system; reducing your stress load. Part 5 Supporting your medical treatment choices with nutrition: your medical treatment choices; investigative scans; surgery; radiotherapy; hormone treatment; chemotherapy; a very important message. Appendices: folic acid- and iron-free supplements; resources; medical glossary;. Indexes: recipe; general.