Here at AICR, we’re only too aware that behind the statistics – the millions of cancers occurring each year around the globe – there are human lives. Each of those lives tells a unique story.
They’re stories of brave individuals and concerned families. Stories of tireless caregivers and compassionate doctors. Stories of researchers working to make the kind of discoveries that will produce breakthroughs in cancer prevention, treatment and survival. And stories of policy makers and health educators, striving to combat this disease in ways that stand to benefit the world at large.
Most of us have our own stories that help shape the lens through which we view cancer. My aunt never once used the actual word when she had a recurrence of breast cancer that spread to her bones after an 8 year period of being all clear. She was from a generation that didn’t make a lot of fuss. Continue reading
It’s that time of the year again… we’re just days away from the big game! I love the excitement, rivalry and game-day food that comes with Super Bowl Sunday. Some of the most popular edibles are chicken wings, pizza, chips and dips. While they may be tasty, these foods are also loaded with saturated fat and salt while lacking in nutrition.
If you’re hosting this year, try making something new that is just as delicious and cancer-protective: chicken skewers with a zesty peanut dipping sauce. This recipe is a definite crowd pleaser – something that can help ease the competition-driven tension.
Using all white-meat chicken tenders on a grill keeps the fat content low and the portion size right. By marinating the chicken ahead of time, you will infuse flavor into the meat while also reducing the formation of cancer-causing substances caused by grilling.
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AICR recommends choosing whole grains over refined or processed grains— in addition to being higher in nutrients and phytochemicals, whole grains contain more fiber than refined grains. Foods containing fiber protect against colorectal cancer and may keep you full longer, helping you manage your weight. Whole grains are also linked to a lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Scientists are not sure why whole grains and fiber are beneficial for health, but a new study in mice published in the Journal of Nutrition adds to the evidence that changes in the types of bacteria that live in the intestines—known as the gut microbiota—may be important.
The researchers fed one group of mice flour made from whole grain oats, while the other group of mice got refined flour lower in soluble fiber. Soluble fiber slows the passage of food through the digestive tract, which may help keep you feeling full longer. It is also linked to lower cholesterol and increased insulin sensitivity, important factors in the development of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Both diets had the same amount of protein, carbohydrate, fat, and insoluble fiber. Continue reading