Diets: High Risk Foods
Eating habits are an important part of cancer prevention and studies are finding that insulin in particular may play a pivotal role. A low insulin-inducing diet may improve colon cancer patients’ chances of survival as well as help prevent their cancer from returning, according to a study recently published in the Journal of National Cancer […]
Your diet is the cornerstone to reducing cancer risk linked to inflammation. Though chronic inflammation is already tied to several cancers, a Harvard study found a new link between inflammation-causing diets and colon cancer risk. Inflammation-causing diets include a lot of meats, refined (or processed) grains, and sugary beverages. Luckily a few lifestyle changes, […]
Poor diet choices account for at least 30% of cancer, making diet second only to tobacco as a preventable cause of cancer. Luckily, switching to a plant-based (vegan/vegetarian) diet has many cancer-preventing benefits. Eating as little as 2.5 cups of fruits and vegetables a day can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing cancer. Here are […]
Can the health benefits of a daily glass of wine outweigh the risks? Studies show that wine can improve heart health and reduce the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. But drinking alcohol in any forms, including red and white wine, is also strongly linked with certain cancer. And not all wine is created equal: certain hazards and […]
From keto to paleo, the latest trendy meat-heavy diets might not be the best choice for your long term health. Red meat and processed meats (like cold cuts and bacon) can be a big part of these diets, though both have been linked to cancer. Eating just 50 grams of processed meat a day increases […]
Despite being an all-American favorite with a cult-like following for its flavor, bringing home the bacon comes at a risk. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified red and processed meats as likely carcinogens, or cancer causing to humans. Eating just 50 grams of processed meat a day can increase your risk of colorectal cancer […]
When it comes to vitamins, you can have too much of a good thing. Certain supplements pose risks to your health when not taken correctly. According to a study publishing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, B vitamins in particular are linked to increased cancer risk for men who smoke. Though smoking is already a […]
