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A meta-analysis of studies of dietary fats and breast cancer risk.

High consumption of fatty foods, such as meat, milk, and cheese, may increase breast cancer risk.

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Early Suppers May Help Prevent Disease

Early Suppers May Help Prevent Disease

Evening snacking might affect much more than the numbers on the bathroom scale. A new study shows that waiting longer between supper and breakfast reduces our risk of both breast cancer and diabetes. Eating in accordance with our body's natural sleep-wake cycle appears to regulate our blood sugar levels, thereby reducing our risk for diseases...

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Fiber Stops the Merry-Go-Round of Recirculation

Fiber Stops the Merry-Go-Round of Recirculation

We know fiber is "good" for us, but what does it actually do? Fiber plays many roles in our health. For one, it stabilizes our blood sugar which helps stabilize our energy and moods. Easier trips to the bathroom also come courtesy of fiber bulking up body waste. But did you know that fiber binds to by-products...

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Raw versus cooked vegetables and cancer risk.

Reduced cancer risk is associated with high intake of raw and cooked vegetables. This research work was carried out to investigate the association between the consumption of raw and cooked vegetables and cancer risk. Researchers reviewed data obtained from 28 studies on the subject. Researchers discovered that high intake of raw and cooked vegetables diminished...

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Biological effects of a diet of soy protein rich in isoflavones on the menstrual cycle of premenopausal women.

High intakes of Isoflavone-rich soy foods are associated with delayed menstrual cycle and lower breast cancer risk in premenopausal women.

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Soy food intake and breast cancer survival.

High consumption of soy foods may decrease breast cancer re-occurrence and mortality risks.

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An epidemiologic approach to studying heterocyclic amines.

High consumption of well-cooked red meat that contains carcinogenic heterocyclic amines is associated with a greater risk of colorectal adenoma, breast cancer, and lung cancer.

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Vegetables, but not pickled vegetables, are negatively associated with the risk of breast cancer.

High consumption of non-pickled vegetables may cut down the risk of developing breast cancer.

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Effects of a very low fat high fiber diet on serum hormones and menstrual function

A very low fat, high fiber diet may lower the risk of developing breast cancer.

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WHO States Red/Processed Meat Linked to Cancer

Say No to Processed Meats

Once again the media outlets have been "rocked" by news on nutrition: the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that processed meat and red meat consumption are associated with cancer. In a press release dated October 26, 2015, the WHO stated that a group of 22 experts from ten countries reviewed the scientific literature and classified...

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Using Flax & Chia Seeds to Fight Breast Cancer

Using Flax & Chia Seeds to Fight Breast Cancer

What are Lignans and Where are They Found? Lignans are anti-carcinogenic chemical compounds found only in plant foods. The plant foods which contain the highest level of lignans are also very high in fiber. Flax and chia seeds in particular contain the highest levels of lignans. Although sesame seeds, nuts, whole grains, legumes, certain fruits and...

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Fiber's Role in Preventing Breast Cancer

Fiber's Role in Preventing Breast Cancer

What is Fiber and What is its Purpose Besides "Keeping us Regular?" The word "fiber" may bring many thoughts to our minds. Helping us "stay regular" would be the most prominent thought for most of us. This is certainly true; however, fiber plays a much larger role in the prevention and reversal of disease. Its role in...

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