The Wellness Community

The Wellness Community Nutrition Handbook

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Table Of Contents
Main Page Introduction Nutrition and Cancer - Guidelines The Three Different Stages in a Cycle of Nutrition and Cancer Nutrition During Treatment Specific Chemotherapy Agents and Nutrition Radiation Treatment and Nutrition Other Nutritional Ideas Some Important Reminders Herbs and Surgery Warnings Natural Energy Drinks Immuno-Soup Suggestions for Handling Problems During Treatment for Cancer Suggestions for Eating to Provide Maximum Immunity Dietary Fat/Omega-3 Fatty acids and Cancer Fat Content of Various Foods Digestive Enzymes Explained go

IMMUNO-SOUP

This vegetable-based soup is high in immune building nutrients. It is easily digested and makes a filling meal despite being low in calories. It is also high in dietary fiber which is supportive of colon health. A diet consisting of 25-30 grams of fiber each day improves the internal regulation of hormones. More than 35 grams may interfere with mineral metabolism and is not recommended.

Ingredients:

1 head of celery
1 bunch parsley
½ lb green beans
4 zucchini
1 lb fresh spinach, beet greens or chard
½ green bell pepper
½ red pepper
1 bunch scallions
1 large potato (Yukon gold are good)
3 medium carrots
½ head cauliflower or 1 head of broccoli
1 turnip/rutabaga
1 parsnip
2 cloves minced fresh garlic
herbs to taste (thyme, rosemary, oregano, marjoram, etc.)
Any other vegetables are possible - experiment with seasonal and favorite varieties.

Wash, slice, chop or grate all the vegetables into even sized pieces. Place root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, turnip, rutabaga or parsnip) into a large pot. Half fill with water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add all of the other ingredients and season to taste. Return to the boil and cook for a further 1-2 minutes uncovered. Cover and simmer for a further 40 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve hot or cold. This soup improves with age. Cool rapidly and keep refrigerated or freeze serving sized portions for a quick meal. Make sure you reheat thoroughly and boil for at least 2 minutes when reheating.There are many anti-carcinogenic botanical factors or phytochemicals in vegetables which help your immune system. This soup is a good way of getting your daily protection of plant based nutrients. The soup contains less than 3 grams of fat (beneficial type). Tamari, soy sauce or Bragg's liquid aminos improve the flavoring. You can add more carbohydrate energy by adding brown rice, barley, noodles, canned beans or corn. Serve with hot bread.

Serves 3-4 bowls.

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