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Good Food for a Good Life

We’re collecting and sharing our most popular recipes from our dietitians.
These recipes are for all cancer patients who are interested in healthy eating, whether you are still in treatment or have finished treatment.

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Cream of Turkey (or Chicken) & Wild Rice Soup

Got leftover cooked chicken or turkey? Cook up a pot of soup! This low-sodium soup recipe is a healthier twist on a classic creamy turkey and wild rice soup that hails from Minnesota. Serve with a crisp romaine salad and whole-grain bread.

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Holiday Bagel Bites

Holiday Bagel Bites (unl.edu) Ingredients: ½ whole wheat mini bagel 2 teaspoons low-fat cream cheese 2 Tablespoons finely chopped and washed red and green fruit such as kiwi, green grapes,

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White Chili

2 TB canola oil 1 small onion, diced 1 zucchini, sliced and cut into fourths 1 tsp. minced garlic or garlic paste 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced 48 oz

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Pistachios

Pistachio-Crusted Chicken with Warm Barley Salad Barley and pistachios give this healthy chicken recipe a double dose of nutty flavor. For an easy change-up, swap in your favorite whole grain,

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Peanuts 

Quick Peanut Sauce Yield Serves 8 (serving size: about 2 tbsp.) By Brierley Horton   October 2017 Creamy peanut butter moves beyond snacks and sandwiches and into a beautifully balanced tart, sweet

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Almonds 

Crunchy, delicious, and good for you too, almonds are found in dishes throughout the Mediterranean. For an Eastern Mediterranean meal with almonds, try: Easy Almond Brown Rice Pilaf Ingredients: 1

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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber

Author: Sara Welch     INGREDIENTS 3 cups watermelon cubed or balled 1 1/2 cups sliced cucumber seeds removed 2 tablespoons mint, thinly sliced 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lime juice INSTRUCTIONS Place the watermelon, cucumber and mint in a large bowl.

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Blueberry Strawberry Infused Water

Author: Shellie Deringer – SimplyShellie.com Ingredients 4  half-pint canning jars                           1 cup fresh Blueberries 1 cup fresh Strawberries, sliced Water Sweetener (optional) Instructions Add ¼ cup of fresh berries to the

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Anti-Cancer Recipes