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KUALA LUMPUR: Being diagnosed with cancer is a harrowing, heart-breaking experience, often leaving patients overwhelmed with questions about an uncertain future.
Significant lifestyle changes must be considered. They have to learn how to manage the side effects of harsh cancer treatment. And they have to cope with the mental and emotional toll the disease takes on them.
When breast cancer survivor Chuah Poh Choo meets others newly diagnosed with the disease, she often hears the same concerns.
“Most of them will ask, ‘What should I eat? Is there anything I should avoid? Someone told me that I shouldn’t eat this. Do I have to become a vegetarian?’,” Chuah, 72, told FMT Lifestyle.
“I’ll tell them, ‘For me, I ate anything and I’m still here. But I eat in moderation,” she said.
Chuah is an executive committee member of Pink Unity, a support group under the National Cancer Society Malaysia for women affected by any form of the disease.
For context, the American Cancer Society defines a survivor as anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, regardless of where they are in the course of the disease.
Mahani Kassim, the president of Pink Unity and a breast cancer survivor herself, added: “Even people without cancer should limit their sugar intake and eat more vegetables.
“So, it’s the same – whether or not you have cancer, you should eat healthier. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy delicious food, especially Asian cuisine.”
Mahani added that certain foods should only be avoided if advised by a doctor.
With that in mind, Pink Unity launched a cookbook titled “Heritage & Hope: Traditional Malaysian Recipes”, featuring 25 recipes from celebrity chef Ismail Ahmad covering a variety of Malay, Indian and Chinese dishes.
Each recipe, presented in English and Malay, includes a comment from a dietitian. (Moganraj Villavan @ FMT Lifestyle)
The recipes include Rembau-style chicken rendang, mutton varuval, bean curd and glass noodles soup, red snapper curry, otak-otak and more. Traditional sweet treats like onde-onde and pengat pisang are also featured. Each recipe is presented in English and in Malay.
According to Mahani, the recipes were reviewed by a dietitian from the National Cancer Society Malaysia, who also provides nutritional insights and portion control tips at the end of each recipe.
The recipes are easy to follow, and for Mahani and Chuah, their favourite is the Rembau-style chicken rendang. The cookbook is reasonably priced at RM15, with proceeds channeled back to Pink Unity to support their activities.
But the cookbook is more than just a compilation of recipes – it’s about inclusivity and connection that comes from sharing meals at the dining table.
“Sometimes, the family of cancer survivors say, ‘This porridge is specially for you’. But we don’t want that. We want them to share the same meal as their loved ones and enjoy it together,” said Chuah.
Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, Mahani added, should eat more as they tend to lose weight during treatment. “But if they’re given porridge, can they eat it every day? That’s why we are offering these recipe options,” said Mahani, 61.
A similar sentiment was echoed by chef Ismail. “Cancer survivors should be able to enjoy life through gastronomy. One way to stimulate the appetite is with traditional foods that bring back memories of their grandmothers, mothers or aunts – dishes they grew up with,” said Ismail, 64.
(L-R) Cancer survivors Chuah Poh Choo and Mahani Kassim of Pink Unity with celebrity chef Ismail Ahmad. (Moganraj Villavan @ FMT Lifestyle)
When asked about the title, “Heritage & Hope”, Mahani said: “We want everyone to know that there’s hope for cancer survivors. That they should keep going and live a good life, even after a cancer diagnosis.
Although International Day of Hope was celebrated on July 12, the spirit of hope should never be allowed to fade throughout the year – just like Malaysia’s rich culinary heritage, which lives on through the traditional recipes featured in the book.
“Many of our friends have bought the cookbooks for people they know overseas. We ensured the recipes are featured in Malay and English because we want to share our heritage with the world,” concluded Mahani.
To purchase ‘Heritage & Hope: Traditional Malaysian recipes’, priced at RM15, contact Mahani Kassim at 019-286 6583.
Follow Pink Unity on Facebook and Instagram.
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‘Heritage & Hope: Traditional Malaysian Recipes’ features a variety of Malay, Indian and Chinese dishes, including Rembau-style chicken rendang, mutton varuval and more. (Moganraj Villavan @ FMT Lifestyle)
KUALA LUMPUR: Being diagnosed with cancer is a harrowing, heart-breaking experience, often leaving patients overwhelmed with questions about an uncertain future.
Significant lifestyle changes must be considered. They have to learn how to manage the side effects of harsh cancer treatment. And they have to cope with the mental and emotional toll the disease takes on them.
When breast cancer survivor Chuah Poh Choo meets others newly diagnosed with the disease, she often hears the same concerns.
“Most of them will ask, ‘What should I eat? Is there anything I should avoid? Someone told me that I shouldn’t eat this. Do I have to become a vegetarian?’,” Chuah, 72, told FMT Lifestyle.
“I’ll tell them, ‘For me, I ate anything and I’m still here. But I eat in moderation,” she said.
Chuah is an executive committee member of Pink Unity, a support group under the National Cancer Society Malaysia for women affected by any form of the disease.
For context, the American Cancer Society defines a survivor as anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, regardless of where they are in the course of the disease.
Mahani Kassim, the president of Pink Unity and a breast cancer survivor herself, added: “Even people without cancer should limit their sugar intake and eat more vegetables.
“So, it’s the same – whether or not you have cancer, you should eat healthier. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy delicious food, especially Asian cuisine.”
Mahani added that certain foods should only be avoided if advised by a doctor.
With that in mind, Pink Unity launched a cookbook titled “Heritage & Hope: Traditional Malaysian Recipes”, featuring 25 recipes from celebrity chef Ismail Ahmad covering a variety of Malay, Indian and Chinese dishes.
Each recipe, presented in English and Malay, includes a comment from a dietitian. (Moganraj Villavan @ FMT Lifestyle)
The recipes include Rembau-style chicken rendang, mutton varuval, bean curd and glass noodles soup, red snapper curry, otak-otak and more. Traditional sweet treats like onde-onde and pengat pisang are also featured. Each recipe is presented in English and in Malay.
According to Mahani, the recipes were reviewed by a dietitian from the National Cancer Society Malaysia, who also provides nutritional insights and portion control tips at the end of each recipe.
The recipes are easy to follow, and for Mahani and Chuah, their favourite is the Rembau-style chicken rendang. The cookbook is reasonably priced at RM15, with proceeds channeled back to Pink Unity to support their activities.
But the cookbook is more than just a compilation of recipes – it’s about inclusivity and connection that comes from sharing meals at the dining table.
“Sometimes, the family of cancer survivors say, ‘This porridge is specially for you’. But we don’t want that. We want them to share the same meal as their loved ones and enjoy it together,” said Chuah.
Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, Mahani added, should eat more as they tend to lose weight during treatment. “But if they’re given porridge, can they eat it every day? That’s why we are offering these recipe options,” said Mahani, 61.
A similar sentiment was echoed by chef Ismail. “Cancer survivors should be able to enjoy life through gastronomy. One way to stimulate the appetite is with traditional foods that bring back memories of their grandmothers, mothers or aunts – dishes they grew up with,” said Ismail, 64.
(L-R) Cancer survivors Chuah Poh Choo and Mahani Kassim of Pink Unity with celebrity chef Ismail Ahmad. (Moganraj Villavan @ FMT Lifestyle)
When asked about the title, “Heritage & Hope”, Mahani said: “We want everyone to know that there’s hope for cancer survivors. That they should keep going and live a good life, even after a cancer diagnosis.
Although International Day of Hope was celebrated on July 12, the spirit of hope should never be allowed to fade throughout the year – just like Malaysia’s rich culinary heritage, which lives on through the traditional recipes featured in the book.
“Many of our friends have bought the cookbooks for people they know overseas. We ensured the recipes are featured in Malay and English because we want to share our heritage with the world,” concluded Mahani.
To purchase ‘Heritage & Hope: Traditional Malaysian recipes’, priced at RM15, contact Mahani Kassim at 019-286 6583.
Follow Pink Unity on Facebook and Instagram.
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