This is your Cancer Cop and Microwave Safety is the topic of today! Last time we talked about the many myths and mysteries surrounding the microwave. The bottom line is that microwaving can be a safe, quick and convenient way to prepare healthy foods. However, the health and safety of the microwave depends on you only cooking food in safe containers, as well as making healthy food choices. Microwaving for Health and Safety Of course, EVERYONE knows to avoid aluminum foil in … [Read more...]
Does Microwaving Cause Cancer? Part I
I recently did a presentation for a community education series titled called "Fighting Cancer With Your Fork". I have done this presentation several times and get many great questions from the audience. One question from the most recent presentation involved the safety of microwaving food. I do have a disclaimer when it comes to this topic. I think the disclaimer also adds a bit of credibility to my words, so here it is! My dad is a nuclear engineer. My brother is a nuclear … [Read more...]
Artificial Sweeteners and Cancer: Does Crystal Light or Diet Soda Cause Cancer?
Splenda. Saccharin. Asparatame. Acesulfame K. Stevia. Sugar alcohols. When it comes to cancer, there is a lot of controversy over artificial sweeteners. In the last two posts (part I and part II), I talked about sugar and cancer. A large portion of sugar intake in America is from our fluids. In response to this, many people have chosen to take in fluids that are calorie free, but have sweet flavor from artificial sweeteners. What's Wrong With Drinking Something … [Read more...]
Does Sugar Feed Cancer? Part II
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...]
Does Sugar Feed Cancer? Part I
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...]
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