Lentils are nutrient dense, packed with polyphenols, iron and protein, folic acid and magnesium. I eat them a lot as part of a vegan diet. Beluga (or black) lentils, are named because of their similarity in looks to caviar. Their earthy flavor means they stand up well to strong flavors like fresh herbs and dijon mustard.

This beluga lentil salad recipe is nutrient dense, and an excellent part of an anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer diet.

Minestrone is a thick vegetable soup of Italian origin, usually with beans and pasta. My version is vegetable dense and omits the pasta and the parmesan rind traditionally used to add umami. Instead, I add fresh basil pistou (like pesto but thinner and without cheese) to bump up the flavor. It’s vegan but the flavors and texture are hearty and you won’t feel you’re missing anything.

This is another creative use of bone broth, which is so nourishing and healing. Bone broth has anti-inflammatory qualities, is high in vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Beef bone broth would be the traditional vehicle for pho. I like to combine beef and chicken bone broth but either alone will work well too. I like to add a lot of organic veggies to my pho too. Instead of rice noodles I’m using Japanese shirataki noodles (also known as Miracle Noodles,)

Nutrient-rich and gluten-free, this recipe for soba noodle soup uses common items in the pantry and refrigerator and is easy and fairly quick. It’s an excellent choice for an anti-cancer diet or anti-inflammatory diet.

Gazpacho is the chilled Spanish tomato soup that’s like a salad you eat with a spoon. Numerous studies suggest tomatoes have anti-cancer properties so when tomatoes are in season this is a terrific healing foods recipe to have in your anti-cancer arsenal.