Laura Pensiero, registered dietitian and Gigi Trattoria co-owner, has co-authored a cookbook for the oldest cancer-prevention institute in the country, New York City’s famed Strang Cancer Prevention Center (Strang). Strang advocates promoting cure through early detection. It has been instrumental in developing early screening and prevention programs as well as nutrition counseling.

Now readers can benefit from the same topnotch advice the center provides for its clients. A remarkable collaboration of leading cancer prevention experts and America’s top gourmet chefs, The Strang Cancer Prevention Center Cookbook presents cutting-edge nutritional and scientific data on cancer, as well as a tantalizing collection of health-inducing recipes.

Reviews include:

"Rethinking lifestyle and eating habits is essential for achieving not just weight loss but overall good health… After detailed chapters on diet, cancer risks, and health, you'll find recipes that include a wonderful ratatouille soup from Union Square Café in New York and an apple cake from Le Bec Fin in Philadelphia… The most enjoyable recipes of the bunch." —Kristin Eddy, Chicago Tribune

"In 'The Strang Cookbook for Cancer Prevention,' health and haute cuisine come together in a fresh and appealing way… Instead of scolding and lecturing, the book presents a positive overall message. It shows it is possible to eat for your health without missing out on flavor." —Maria C. Hunt, San Diego Union Tribune

"The staunchest anti-health-foodie will have a tough time pushing away any of these dishes… The result is a wonderful collection of menus and recipes that walk you through the seasons with imagination and flair." —Kim Pierce, Dallas Morning News