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Nurition & the Cancer PatientJoAnn GuestDec 18, 2003 10:52 PSTNutrition is the foundation of good health. When illness strikes,nutrition is the first line of defense.Cancer is a complex disease that entails interaction between thebody and external factors such as chemical carcinogens or viruses.Cellular DNA can be altered by mutagens which can cause thealteration of a healthy cell into a malignant cell.The human diet contains a large number of macro and micro nutrients,vitamins and chemical compounds.We need to consume carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, healthyproteins, and vitamins and minerals for growth and maintenance.Dietary factors may be initiators or promoters of disease.Fiber is a generic term describing dietary components that are notdegraded during the digestive process.In the context of diet, a high fiber regimen is most often low infat and

calories.Fiber functions in many ways that help to reduce cancer risk.It "dilutes" contents in the colon, thus "limiting contact" betweenany carcinogens that may be present and the colon's mucosa.It reduces the concentration of carcinogens.It lowers fecal pH and reduces the levels of fecal mutagens.Carbohydrates may be simple or complex.Both may be included in a healthy diet as long as they are notrefined processed foods. And the intake may vary between 55% to 65%of total calories.At Oasis Hospital, we pay special attention to the diet and thepreparation of the food we offer to our patients.Our diet is an organic vegetarian diet with plenty of raw fruits,vegetables and fresh juice. The food is quite delicious and the foodpreparation staff adds atouch of love to all of their dishes.This wonderful diet provides all of the wonderful enzymes, vitamins,minerals, carbohydrates and calories

needed for a nutrition plan toovercome illness.Healthy Tips-* It is important to maintain a desirable body weight.If possible, exercise.* For people who are obese, weight reduction is a good way to lowercancer risk. Weight maintenance can be accomplished by reducingintake of total calories and by maintaining a physically activelifestyle.* Eat a varied diet. Eat more vegetables and green leafy foods thananything else.* Fruits are important too.* Eat more higher fiber foods, such as whole grain cereals (brownrice, pearl barley, oats, oat bran, millet, amaranth, quinoa, spelt,kashi, multi-grains).* Legumes provide complex carbohydrates and protein (family ofbeans: pinto, black, navy, lima, garbanzo, dry pea, lentil).* Cut down on total fat intake.The easiest way to do this is to cutout meat and dairy products.* Avoid consumption of salt-cured, smoked and

nitrite-preservedfood. Conventionally smoked foods, such as hams, some varieties ofsausage,fish and so forth, absorb some of the tars that arise fromincomplete combustion in the smoking process.These tars contain numerous carcinogens.There is chemical evidence that nitrates and nitrites can enhancenitrosamine formation, both in foods and in our digestive tracts.* Drink liquids at least 30 minutes before a meal and not with themeal. This includes water, teas, and fruit/vegetable juices.Luz María Zorrilla is the nutritionist at the Oasis of HopeHospital.http://www.oasisofhope.com/resources/health/nutrition.htm=====================================================================Post subject: High-fat Diets Increase your Cancer

RisksHigh-fat Diets Increase Risks for Obesity and Cancer.By Sandy Keefe, RN, MSNhttp://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/1935.htmlDiets high in fat, especially saturated fat, are linked to highblood cholesterol levels and heart disease.High-fat diets can also increase the risk for obesity and cancer.The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has guidelines forAmericans to address these risks. The guidelines recommend choosinga diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.Saturated fat is found primarily in animal foods. Small amounts ofsaturated fat are not harmful, but too much can increase bloodcholesterol levels in some people. High blood cholesterol levelsincrease the risk of heart

disease.---Most saturated fat is in foods from animal sources. These includewhole-milk dairy products, meat, lard, and poultry.Some vegetable foods are also high in saturated fat. These includecoconut oil, cocoa butter, palm oil, and tropical oil. Saturatedfats are usually solid at room temperature.Vegetable oils contain various amounts of saturated fat. Oils thatare lower in saturated fat include cold pressed extra virginolive oil, walnut oil,macademia nut oil and sesame oil.How does the nutrient affect the body?An excessive amount of saturated fat in the diet can raise bothtotal cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, known asLDL.Since cholesterol is not soluble in blood, it is carried around in a"protein-coated" package called a lipoprotein.LDL is known as the 'bad package' for cholesterol.High

total and LDL cholesterol levels are major risk factors forheart disease.---FYI:The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends thatsaturated fat intake not exceed 7% of total calories per day. Forexample, if one eats a 2,000-calorie diet, no more than 140 caloriesshould come from saturated fat.Fat contains 9 calories per gram, so 140 calories would be about 16grams of saturated fat.Here are some practical tips on how to lower saturated and total fatin the diet. Many of them are based on recommendations from theAmerican Heart Association.· After cooking soups and stews, chill themand then skim the fat off the top.Read ingredient lists on food labels.Some foods are low in saturated fat but become more saturated duringprocessing.Key words to look for on a label are hydrogenated or

partiallyhydrogenated.The hydrogenation process turns liquid oil into a solid form, makingit more saturated. Eliminate margarines, including the so-calledheart healthy new spreads, Benecol and Take Control. According tothe label they contain large portions of hydrogenated fats as well.· Eat more fish. Each week, include two servings of fish in meals.Good choices include albacore tuna, alaskansalmon, lake trout, mackerel, herring, and sardines in water.· Eat smaller portions of lean organic meat. These portionsshould add up to no more than 2 ounces a day.Also, trim any visible fat from meats before cooking.All fat should be drained off after browning meat. ·Eat more fruits and vegetables, legumes, non-gmo soy foods, andorganic whole grains.Legumes include beans and peas. Use the food guide pyramidto help determine the right number of servings and serving sizes.·Limit liver, brains,

chitterlings, kidney, heart, sweetbreads, andother organ meats. Multiple toxicants are dispersed in these organsso use sparingly and purchase only organic and free range brands.· Prepare low-fat meatless meals at least once a week. Try usinglegumes or non-gmo soy products as the main ingredient in the meal.· Preparemixed dishes that use organic pasta, rice, beans, orvegetables mixed with small amounts of organic lean meat.These can include stir-fries, chilis, spaghetti sauce, soups, stewsand casseroles. ·www.edenfoods.comRead the Nutrition Facts section of food labels for fat content. Theamount of saturated fat must be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel.Use the 3-gram rule for fat in general. If a product has 3 grams offat or less per 100-calorie serving, it is considered a low-fatchoice.· Reduce the total amount of fat eaten daily. This willlikely reduce the amount of saturated fat

daily.To start, try limiting added fats to no more than 3 teaspoonsdaily.This would include fats and oils added during cooking and baking. Italso includes those that go on top of foods such as salad dressingsand spreads.Mayonnaise and other Salad dressing contains an abundance ofunhealthy transfata.Food Transfat====================================================Margarine 19.4Butter 1.8Canola oil 22.2Mayonnaise 37.1Safflower oil 77Soybean oil 51.1Extra-Virgin Olive Oil NoneFlaxseed oil 12.7Burgers-16 grams fat(6.4 g. saturated)· Serve low-fat desserts such as organic fresh fruits andorganic frozen yogurts.· Substitute organic fat-free or low-fat milk and organic plainyogurt for higher fat sweetened versions. Try to choose productsthat contain 1% or less fat.· Use stevia, organic juices, homemade apple butter, wine,Herbamare, imported

cinnamon. cloves and other spices to add flavorto food without the fat.Decrease the amount of cream and butter sauces used. · Use low-fatcooking methods instead of frying.These include baking, boiling, broiling,poaching, roasting, orsteaming.Incorporating these small changes makes a huge difference.JoAnn Guestmrsjo-http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/Fats.html "Our ideal is not the spirituality that withdraws from life but the conquest of life by the power of the

spirit." - Aurobindo.

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