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| CAN POPPING PILLS PREVENT CANCER? (Jon Herring) |
Several studies have shown that high doses of aspirin (300 mg a day or more) and possibly ibuprofen can protect
against colorectal cancer. Not surprising in our pill-happy culture, thousands upon thousands of people have
embarked upon this regimen with gusto. But before you run out and buy a bottle, you should know that popping
aspirin can cause serious problems.
against colorectal cancer. Not surprising in our pill-happy culture, thousands upon thousands of people have
embarked upon this regimen with gusto. But before you run out and buy a bottle, you should know that popping
aspirin can cause serious problems.
Taking high doses of aspirin on a continual basis dramatically increases your risk of intestinal bleeding, stroke, and
kidney failure. In fact, the United States Preventive Services Task Force recently published a warning in the
kidney failure. In fact, the United States Preventive Services Task Force recently published a warning in the
Annals of Internal Medicine suggesting that the health risks of aspirin decidedly outweigh the colon cancer prevention benefits,
even among those who are at a high risk for the disease.
even among those who are at a high risk for the disease.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of death due to cancer in the Western
world. You should do what you can to prevent it. But aspirin is not the right way. In addition to drinking plenty of water,
maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising consistently, here are four things you can do to dramatically reduce your risk of colon
cancer:
world. You should do what you can to prevent it. But aspirin is not the right way. In addition to drinking plenty of water,
maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising consistently, here are four things you can do to dramatically reduce your risk of colon
cancer:
- Maintain healthy vitamin D levels by regularly exposing your skin to sunlight (without burning). If you are not able to enjoy
the sun, get your vitamin D from cod liver oil or a supplement. - Eat cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli) and dairy for a calcium-rich diet.
- Eat whole vegetables and fruits, nuts, and beans for a high-fiber diet.
- Eat leafy green vegetables for a diet high in folate.
- Do not eat meat that has been charred or burned. Sorry, grill lovers, but chargrilled meat (in fact, any meat cooked at
high temperature) contains heterocyclic amines, which strongly promote cancer growth, particularly in the colon. The best
(and healthiest) way I know to cook meat is with the FlavorWave Oven*, where the temperature can be precisely
controlled.
* InfoStore comment: Unfortunately this marvellous device is not available with a suitable EEC/UK power
rating. However an almost direct alternative is the Nu Wave Oven (see image right), which does work to
UK electrical specifications. Additionally, several accessories are available that can be purchased separately.
We too feel that it is important to cook slowly (see related article below), controlling the temperature
exactly, and also avoid cooking methods that dry out food. That is why we recommend the FlavorWave
and/or Nu-Wave cookers. Not only do these ovens cook more healthily by providing you with a variety of
cooking methods, together with precise control over temperature regulation, they are also greener/more
rating. However an almost direct alternative is the Nu Wave Oven (see image right), which does work to
UK electrical specifications. Additionally, several accessories are available that can be purchased separately.
We too feel that it is important to cook slowly (see related article below), controlling the temperature
exactly, and also avoid cooking methods that dry out food. That is why we recommend the FlavorWave
and/or Nu-Wave cookers. Not only do these ovens cook more healthily by providing you with a variety of
cooking methods, together with precise control over temperature regulation, they are also greener/more
ENJOY YOUR STEAK MEDIUM RARE (Al Sears, MD)
Do you like your steak red in the middle? I do. Conventional wisdom says that's "dangerous," so let me put your mind at ease.
The idea that it's "healthier" to cook meat until it's dry and tasteless is not based on scientific fact. Overcooking denatures
protein, breaks down vitamins, and removes nutrients.
Many high-temperature cooking methods trigger a chemical change called glycation (the binding of glucose molecules to protein).
Glycation is what happens to the proteins in your body as you age, and it's the same process that turns a turkey's skin brown and
crispy when you cook it.The result of glycation on meat is a spoiled protein assembly with glycotoxins. As the glycotoxins
accumulate in your cells, they send out chemical signals. Your body responds by producing inflammation that can cause arthritis,
cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
You can reduce the number of glycotoxins in your food by cooking it more slowly at a lower heat - in other words, by steaming,
stewing, boiling, and poaching instead of frying, broiling, and microwaving. Marinating meat well before you cook it will also lessen
glycation.
Do you like your steak red in the middle? I do. Conventional wisdom says that's "dangerous," so let me put your mind at ease.
The idea that it's "healthier" to cook meat until it's dry and tasteless is not based on scientific fact. Overcooking denatures
protein, breaks down vitamins, and removes nutrients.
Many high-temperature cooking methods trigger a chemical change called glycation (the binding of glucose molecules to protein).
Glycation is what happens to the proteins in your body as you age, and it's the same process that turns a turkey's skin brown and
crispy when you cook it.The result of glycation on meat is a spoiled protein assembly with glycotoxins. As the glycotoxins
accumulate in your cells, they send out chemical signals. Your body responds by producing inflammation that can cause arthritis,
cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
You can reduce the number of glycotoxins in your food by cooking it more slowly at a lower heat - in other words, by steaming,
stewing, boiling, and poaching instead of frying, broiling, and microwaving. Marinating meat well before you cook it will also lessen
glycation.
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ecologically friendly in that they use less power to cook like foods, through an 80% reduction in energy use when compared to
conventional electrical/gas appliances (saves you money on your fuel bills too!).
conventional electrical/gas appliances (saves you money on your fuel bills too!).
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