I can't believe how often I hear the statement that sugar feeds cancer! Just today, I heard it again. For more explanation on why this is a misleading statement, check out Part I. Here we are at Part II. This post should answer some questions such as, how much sugar is too much?  And, what types should we be having?  What Foods Have Sugar? There are many different types of sugar. I'm sure you've heard the term "simple sugar" and "complex carbohydrates".  Both simple … [Read more...]

Many people have heard the statement that "sugar feeds cancer". I have had patients whose friends, family or other source told them to completely avoid sugar. This series of posts will hopefully set the record straight regarding what we know about sugar and cancer! The Facts About Sugar and Cancer Our bodies need sugar, specifically glucose, for energy. Every cell of our body, especially the brain, needs sugar to live. The sugar that we need comes from 2 places. One is from … [Read more...]