Aug 7, 2009 5:23 pm US/Eastern
Chef: Eating Right Reduces Chance Of Breast Cancer
MIAMI (CBS) ―
Breast cancer is a devastating disease that threatens all women and
even some men. According to experts, cancer is caused by genetic
mutations but genetics accounts for only about five to ten percent of
breast cancer cases. The vast majority of cancers have other causes
like lifestyle choices; such as which foods you eat and how you prepare
those foods.
Now, there's a Florida author and chef who is teaching people to choose foods with maximum cancer-fighting power, reports WFOR-TV's Cynthia Demos in Miami.
Kelley Herring has a unique background; a degree in biochemistry and a
love of cooking. In 2005, she collaborated with colleagues to come up
with an unusual new book.
"'Eat to Fight Cancer' features Chef Carlino as well as Dr. Simon Liu
and Kathy McManus and individuals from the Dana Farber Cancer
Institute. We wrote this book with a mission to help people learn to
prevent cancer as well as for those who were going through cancer,"
explained Kelley Herring, CEO Healing Gourmet.
Although no one can guarantee that you won't get cancer, certain foods have powerful anti-cancer properties.
One of Chef Carlinos recipes uses raw bok choy, asparagus, carrots and
red peppers and tosses them in a vinagrette of rice wine vinegar,
sesame oil and ginger, along with lemon juice, scallions, and cilantro.
He tops it with grilled wild shrimp.
"The recipe that Chef Carlino is preparing today has a number of cancer
fighting benefits. The first one is using organic cruciferous
vegetables and instead of cooking them were keeping them raw. This
preserves their cancer fighting activity," said Herring. "The next
thing you want to increase is your Omega III fatty acids. Omega 3 fats
are those found in wild fish, salmon, sardines any of the wild Alaskan
fish."
So, what are some of Kelley's most important suggestions?
- Keep your blood sugar level. Carb rich foods increase insulin levels.
- Increase your Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish and shrimp.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables.
- Avoid xenoestrogens, chemicals which are estrogen mimics found in some farmed fish and pesticides.
- Alcohol is a known cancer promoter so reduce alcohol consumption.
- Take Vitamin D, which doctors now believe helps prevent cancer.
These simple steps can help promote a healthy immune system.
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