Seizing the Window of Opportunity

It is well known that changes to our lifestyle such as stopping smoking, reducing our alcohol intake, exercising more and eating a better diet can reduce our risk of certain types of cancer and of other illnesses such as heart disease or diabetes. However, it is equally well known that making long-term lifestyle changes can be challenging and frustrating and often requires a great deal of motivation and support. Many people find that after a cancer diagnosis they are more receptive to the idea of making lifestyle changes and will actively seek advice regarding diet and exercise. This moment of realisation and determination is sometimes termed a ‘window of opportunity’. This book is designed to help you seize that window of opportunity and make beneficial dietary changes that will not only improve your health but also recover your enjoyment of eating, something that is often lost during cancer treatment. It is hoped that the pure enjoyment of good food will enable you to sustain this new healthy eating pattern lifelong.