In the Pink: A Companion Journal

by Laurie M Hatch

Overview

In the Pink by Laurie M. Hatch, MS, RD, is a compassionate and evidence-based guide created for breast cancer survivors ready to take ownership of their health. Laurie, a registered dietitian and breast cancer survivor, blends expert advice with personal experience to address survivors' unique needs. Whether reclaiming strength, addressing treatment-related side effects, or building lasting wellness habits, In the Pink offers a clear, comforting roadmap toward feeling and living well again.

About the Book

In an accessible, supportive voice, Laurie acknowledges the emotional and physical challenges that follow treatment. She begins with gratitude exercises to foster resilience and moves into actionable advice on building healthier habits. Readers learn how food can act as medicine, creating nourishment routines that support recovery. The book's unique "In the Pink Plate Plan" guides survivors in balancing nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory meals to maximize energy and promote healing. Laurie also introduces enjoyable ways to incorporate physical activity, reducing stress and restoring confidence.

Key Features

• Food as Medicine: Practical, science-backed nutrition tips demystify the role of food in boosting energy and health, making every bite count.
• In the Pink Plate Plan: A balanced eating approach featuring nutrient-rich foods, with flexibility to fit personal preferences and lifestyle.
• Movement as Medicine: Tips for gently increasing physical activity, helping readers rebuild strength and confidence.
• Mental and Emotional Support: Thought-provoking exercises and affirmations foster gratitude, resilience, and a positive outlook.

Author Motivation and Expertise

Laurie M. Hatch, MS, RD, brings over 10 years of experience in cancer nutrition, combined with her personal journey as a survivor. Her passion for helping others thrive is evident in her compassionate, expert guidance, designed to meet survivors wherever they are in their recovery.

Audience

In the Pink is a valuable resource for breast cancer survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and support groups seeking trusted information on sustainable post-treatment health and wellness.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798987337516
Publisher:	Food Is Medicine Rd LLC
Publication date:	09/19/2024
Pages:	114
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.30(d)

Editorial Reviews

2024-11-07
Hatch, a breast cancer survivor and dietician, offers a self-help book that aims to improve the health of her fellow survivors.

The author begins her book’s wellness journey by emphasizing that cancer survivors should have an “attitude of gratitude.” One should be thankful, she asserts, for getting a second chance, for having supportive people around them, and for having opportunities for growth: “On the one hand, cancer takes your life away, and on the other, it gives it back,” she writes. She recommends positive self-talk, cultivating hopefulness, and identifying one’s values as good strategies for pursuing a healthier life. Next, Hatch encourages readers to trade bad habits for better ones, distinguishing between health-driven purposes (such as lowering cholesterol) and socially driven ones (such as increasing one’s stamina to care for others). The author envisions health like a puzzle, consisting of pieces such as weight, nutrition, and exercise. By addressing one piece at a time, she says, change is more likely to stick. She insists that short-term, inflexible “diets do not work; eating patterns do,” as they are long-term and expansive, and she advises an anti-inflammatory eating pattern with nutrient-dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, healthy oils, and lean proteins. The book also takes readers on a deep dive into naturally occurring compounds found in plants called phytonutrients, and their health benefits, as well as a detailed exercise regimen. Some of the claims in this book, such as that “a change in food choices can stop a disease from advancing or prevent another one from establishing itself,” lack specific scientific citations to back them up. However, Hatch’s experience lends the book authenticity and credibility, and her approach, which she describes as “using a soft, feathery touch instead of a hammer,” is a welcome departure from more punitive self-help weight loss and diet strategies. She also provides readers with compelling exercises, such as “Two Futures,” which challenges readers to imagine their health five years from now if they do or don’t change their habits.

A compassionate, realistic roadmap to health, effectively aimed at a specific audience.

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