This is a groundbreaking new diet for the overweight breast cancer patient or anyone at risk for the disease, featuring 150 high-nutrient, plant- and olive oil- based recipes, proven effective to help women avoid weight gain healthily. "The Pink Ribbon Diet" features 150 recipes which naturally emphasise foods with nutrients considered to lower risk and foods that improve biomarkers, such as olive oil, vegetables, and certain starches, and omit those foods linked to increased risks. At its core it is the Mediterranean diet, and while not strictly a vegetarian cookbook, readers are encouraged to make protein choices other than meat. Most of the dinner recipes take less than 20 minutes to prepare and have simple steps that even a novice cook can easily master. Recipes include well defined portion sizes as well as suggested substitutions. For those needing more guidance, there are also weekly meal plans. This is not just a collection of recipes, it is a diet plan designed specifically for the overweight breast cancer patient or anyone concerned about developing the disease.

About the Author

Mary M. Flynn, PhD, RD, LDN, is an expert in the field of nutrition specialising in the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. As a research dietitian at The Miriam Hospital and assistant professor at Brown Medical School, she has gained national attention for her research on the effects that a plant based olive oil diet has on health improvement and weight management. In addition to co-authoring the book Low Fat Lies, High Fat Frauds and the Healthiest Diet in the World, Flynn has authored more than 20 related scholarly articles and abstracts. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island. Nancy Verde Barr has taught cooking and has written widely on the subject, and has served as Executive Chef to Julia Child. She lives in Massachusetts.

Reviews

"Publishers Weekly," 8/16/10
"This user-friendly and preventive diet plan will benefit every woman concerned about breast cancer and health." "Library Journal," 8/2/10"[A] reasonable plan, even if you just want to maintain a healthy weight." Blogcritics.org," "9/15/10"Offers breakfasts, side dishes, main dishes, and--best of all--desserts (including cranberry/almond biscotti)...Bottom Line: Would I buy "The Pink Ribbon Diet?" Yes, it is filled with recipes designed to satisfy the healthy Mediterranean in me." Infodad.com, 10/14/10
"["The Pink Ribbon Diet"] offers some delicious dishes." "January, "October 2010"An interesting--and surprisingly rationale--book...Authors Mary Flynn and Nancy Verde Barr's guide to diet, weight loss and food is sane and approachable." Books and Chocolate blog, 12/6/10"This book...should be shared with any woman who is a breast cancer survivor, has been recently diagnosed, or who wants to lower her risk of getting the disease." "Healthy Magazine" (U