Cancer and Diet

The issue of is paramount to your health. Without feeding the body the ingredients it needs, it simply cannot produce the processes that combat the cancer.

Firstly, when looking at nutrition for cancer, we need to understand the role of pancreatic enzymes. These enzymes, including trypsin & chymotrypsin, play a major role in halting the formation of tumours. Unfortunately these enzymes also play a part in digesting animal proteins, so if our diets are too high in animal protein, then our supply of pancreatic enzymes is tied up in digestion and not available for halting tumours.

Secondly, we need to understand the role of B17 (hydrocyanic acid) in our diets and specifically its interaction with cancer. B17 interacts with the very large amounts of beta-glucosidase in cancer cells to produce hydrogen cyanide and benzaldehyde. These two poisons combine into an extremely deadly poison that targets cancer cells. The reason that it doesn't target healthy cells is that although they have small quantities of beta-glucosidase, they also contain rodonase, a substance that cancer cells do not have, that breaks the poison down into compounds that actually assist the bodies immune system! Clever, hey!?

So we start to see the crucial relationship between cancer and diet!

At this point it is interesting to note that one of the most concentrated sources of natural B17 is apricot kernels - that is the kernel INSIDE the apricot seed itself. However it is our understanding that the sale of apricot kernels is illegal in some countries, including ours. Consequently if you are lucky enough to get your hands on a large supply, it will be by word of mouth connections. However if you are prepared to ask friends to eat a lot of apricots or go on a mission to make frozen or bottled apricots, or maybe apricot jam, there is no law to our knowledge that says you can't eat them. The recommended dosage for people with cancer is up to 60 a day, but starting with 2 per meal and adding one per meal daily to ensure there is no intolerance.

Side note: Apparently the bureaucratic argument for making sale of them illegal is that they will poison you as they are a cyanide compound, (hydrocyanic acid) and produce another cyanide, (hydrogen cyanide) but they fail to follow through and tell us that the hydrogen cyanide then combines with the rodonase to make compounds that actually boost the immune system. Following this logic I have to wonder why then that Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin!) has not been banned. You may be aware they feed B12 to anemia patients!

So, we can address a diet for cancer from specific angles. Firstly by adding whatever natural sources we can find that contain B17, secondly by reducing (not cutting out!) animal protein intake, and thirdly by adding nutrients to our diets in their most easily & effectively absorbed forms ie in foods.

The bottom line is our body is at our mercy and what we put in to it can either help or hinder its ability to help us. The beauty of becoming aware of the interaction of cancer and diet is that it is something we can do for ourselves, thereby empowering us in the fight against this horrid invader!


About the author:
Marilyn Bennett’s partner Glenn was declared cancer-free after 11 months using a nutritional approach. They are now on a mission to "spread the word" re the many things they discovered we can all do to fight cancer. Please visit www.cancer-einfo.com
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Weight Loss Tips - Healthy Breakfast Recipes

We've all known for some time that breakfast is an integral part of the day. Now research has shown that, regardless of physical activity, eating high fibre cereal in the morning at least three times a week leads to having a lower body mass index. This study followed 2,300 teenage girls over ten years, and was conducted by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in the US.

One reason people skip breakfast is because they are trying to reduce their overall calorie intake. Whilst its important not to eat too many excess calories, having breakfast, even if its a simple smoothie, or a couple of pieces of fruit, will reduce the urge to snack on chocolate or other unhealthy options, as well as improving your performance at work and reducing fatigue. Sometimes its not just the overall calorie intake, but the types of foods we eat as well. Grab a couple of carrots instead of some toast - not only will you be getting fiber, but the phytochemicals such as carotene and other vitamins will help you get the most out of your body and your day. And if you're a bit disorganized with buying fruit and vegetables, visit the local fruit street vendor on the way to your local coffee shop before work. It beats a muffin nutritionally.

And for the final word on going overboard with calorie restriction, recent research found that even though mice will live up to 50% longer by eating less, humans don't. The most having a low calorie diet over your life would do is extend your time span on this earth by 7%.

Physiologically, having breakfast will in fact boost your metabolism. And its certainly a cheaper way to do that than investing in a bottle of diet pills.

A couple of weight loss tips for parents and expecting mothers. Early research has suggested that those mothers who eat excessively (think Britney Spears) have children who are more prone to being overweight by the time they are toddlers. This sets up food difficulties from a young age. And beware of teenagers or children who develop poor eating habits, combined with sedentary activities like playing playstation or xbox games too much, and watching television at the expense of even non-athletic activities like having a job or joining school clubs. These kids will have a greater tendency of growing into overweight or obese adults.

One key to integrating changes in your diet, whether with the goal of losing weight, or simply being more healthy, is to add variety. Its easy to get into a food rut, stuck for something tasty to eat that is also going to support our goals. Planning ahead, and doing a little research, can be one way of mitigating those moments when the urge to grab something unhealthy is driven by both hunger and unappetizing dishes.

Following are three breakfast recipes that will add a little variety to that all important meal, as well as supplying essential vitamins, minerals, enzymes and fiber.

Delicious Tropical Muesli

Serves 2 to 4. Preparation time - 10 minutes.

Ingredients

* Muesli - 100gm

* Wheat flakes- 50gm

* Apple - peeled and grated - 1

* Low Fat or Skim Fruit Yogurt- 500gm

* Mango - peeled and cut into strips - 1

* Passion fruit - pulp of 2

* Flaked almonds, toasted - 11/2 tsp

Preparation

Mix together muesli, wheat, apple and half the yogurt in a bowl and refrigerate covered overnight. Divide it into four serving bowls. Top evenly with remaining yogurt, mango, passion fruit pulp and flaked almonds and serve.

Choose plain low-fat yogurt for the fewest calories. Fruit and flavored products have extra calories. Nonfat yogurt sweetened with artificial sweetener is an option for dieters. Plain yogurt is the best choice for cooking.

Terrific Mango

Serves 2. Preparation time - 10 minutes.

Ingredients

* Mango- peeled and chopped -125 gram

* Chopped pineapple - 1

* Papaya- peeled and chopped- 125 gram

* Kiwi fruits - chopped- 2

* Tropical fruit juice - 150 ml

* Honey- 2 tablespoon

Preparation

Mix all the fruit pieces together and pour the fruit juice and honey on top. This is an excellent dish to start your day.

Summer Special Salad

Serves 4. Preparation time - 20 minutes.

Ingredients

* Water melon - 1 (medium size)

* Tomato - ½ kg

* Celery - 20 gram

* Orange -4

* Grapes -100 gram

* Pineapple (chopped) - 1 cup

* Raisins - 12

* Salt and pepper - to taste

Salad Dressing

* Salad oil - 6 tsp

* Mustard -2tsp

* Chopped onion - 2

* Pepper - 2tsp

* Sugar -1 tsp

Blend all the ingredients for the salad dressing in a mixer.

Preparation

Chop all the fruits and vegetables. Take the pulp out of the watermelon and put all the chopped fruits and tomatoes into the outer covering of the watermelon. Pour the salad dressing on top. Garnish with raisins.

Serve chilled.

Eating fruit and vegetables raw gives you many of their vitamins undiminished by cooking processes. It also means you get enzymes which are great for helping the digestive process. Watermelon is rich in vitamin C and is also one of the few sources of lycopene, others being tomatoes, red grapefruit and guava. Lycopene is a particularly effective antioxidant.

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Rebecca Prescott runs a natural health website that includes articles on green tea weight loss and metabolism, cla for weight loss and whether it works, and reviews of Dr Atkins diet, and the zone diet.
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Hoodia: The Black Magic Of Kalahari To Control Obesity

Kalahari is the desert in the south of African continent. This is the land of many prehistoric tribes. These tribes have established glib relationship with the nature. The existence of these tribes in extreme climate of desert is the proof of this thing. Nomadic tribes go on hunting in the desert without any sufficient food and water; the sole companion on which they rely in this hardship is Hoodia. This is a succulent plant of Apocynaceae family, which can suppress the diet efficiently. Because of its resemblance with cactus so many times it is confused as cactus. Tribes of Kalahari Desert for curing tuberculosis, diabetes, hypertension, indigestion, abdominal cramps, hemorrhoids etc also used this panacea.

Brain is the part of the body, which receive signal from all other parts of the body, after receiving signals it gives necessary instructions to the other body parts. When you are empty stomach the signals received by nervous system from muscles and transmitted to the brain. Hoodia acts smartly, it increases the quantity of glucose in the blood. This is done with a speed 100,000 times faster than the natural glucose. Brain is befooled and it stops secretion for further digestive juices, hence there will be no urge for food. Once consumed, Hoodia’s effect remains for about 24 hours.

There are many types of Hoodia plant, but for medicinal purpose Hoodia is extracted from Hoodia Gordonii, which is a species of Hoodia plant. Phytopharm firstly understood the medicinal value of the plant and got the license for developing the drug in 1995. Later on its sub-license was shared by Pfizer but due to some reasons it returned the license. Presently, Phytopharm and Unilever are developing the drug. The extract of Hoodia Gordonii plant, which is used for drug making, is known as P57. The drug is available in the form of tablet, capsule and health drink.

Natural medicines never give side effects; Hoodia the extract from nature is also free from any side effect. Drug containing caffeine and ephedra can deteriorate health but Hoodia does not contain any such thing. The best part of Hoodia is it can provide the user a proper shape without joining any gym and without balancing diet.

Hoodia is a non-prescriptive drug but it is advisable to consult with your doctor before starting the use of this drug. Hoodia’s effect on pregnant women is not studied thoroughly, however no harmful effect till the date has been reported. But, for the precautionary measure doctor’s advice must be followed strictly when you are a pregnant women or breast feeding lady and planning to use Hoodia.

Dosages of Hoodia are large in quantity, for significant result generally 1200mg Hoodia is consumed per day either in solid or in liquid form according to convenience and compatibility to taste. Hoodia is easily available through online order.

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Clarence Carter received training as a healthcare scientist.She has been working in the same field and writes informative articles,weight loss being her pet subject.To find Hoodia,Xenical(Orlistat),Weight loss drug Tips,Childhood obesity, Acomplia Rimonabant, Hoodia , Phentermine,Reductil visit www.weight-loss-drug.co.uk
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