Report: Fish and Soy Cut Cancer Risk
Reuters reports people who ate soy regularly are less likely to develop breast cancer. And, men who eat fish several times a week have a lower risk of colon cancer. Wait, so you’re telling me diet has something to do with cancer? No way! Yes way. Here’s more from this double discovery:
The women who ate the most soy-based foods such as tofu and miso when aged 5 to 11 reduced their risk of developing breast cancer by 58 percent, the researchers found…Researchers believe the isoflavones in soy and the omega-3s in fish have something to do with it. If you’re a DiseaseProof reader you already know how important macro- and micro-nutrients can be. But there are some important things to consider about fish and soy.
…A second study presented at the meeting showed that men who ate fish five times a week or more had a 40 percent lower risk of developing colorectal cancer compared with men who ate fish less than once a week.
- According to Dr. Fuhrman some people unwisely base their diets on soy products: Too Much Soy?
- After all there are some legitimate causes for concern with soy consumption: Soy Bean Thoughts from the Member Center
- Now, maybe fish is a better choice of animal food, but it’s got problems too—namely mercury: Fishing for the Truth
- And remember, fish isn’t the only place you can get those healthful omega-3s: Eating Seeds
