October 20, 200619 yr White bread increases cancer risk Last updated at 10:12am on 20th October 2006 Experts say eating white bread can increase the risk of cancer Eating lots of white bread raises the risk of a cancer that kills thousands of Britons every year, according to new research. Those who eat five slices a day are almost twice as likely to develop the most common form of kidney cancer compared to those who have one and a half slices. Scientists put the cause down to refined cereals triggering a surge in blood sugar and insulin levels, which is thought to fuel cancer cell growth. People should particularly cut down on white bread, which causes the biggest rise in blood glucose levels, and opt for wholemeal varieties instead. The study also adds to the mounting evidence of the health benefits of following a low GI diet. This involves avoiding processed and refined foods, such as white bread which have a high Glycaemic Index. Whole grain foods are classed as having a low GI value as they lead to slower release of sugar into the blood stream. The new study published in the International Journal of Cancer set out to investigate potential triggers of Renal Cell Carcinoma. It accounts for more than 80 per cent of the 6,000 cases of kidney cancer diagnosed each year in the UK and claims 3,400 lives annually. The researchers from the Institute of Pharmacological Research in Milan, Italy studied more than 2300 Italians - 767 who had the disease and 1534 who did not - and asked them detailed information about their diet in the previous two years. The scientists discovered a clear link between eating lots of bread and the risk of getting the cancer. The study did not specify what type of bread people ate. However, overall those in the group that ate the most bread - equivalent to 35 slices weekly or five a day - were almost twice as likely to develop the cancer as those who had just 11 slices a week- around one and a half a day. In contrast, those who ate a high proportion of poultry, meat and vegetables had a lower risk of getting the kidney cancer. The study did not establish exactly what in bread may be to blame, however the researchers believe it may be linked to the high Glycaemic Index of many types. Foods with a high GI cause a dramatic rise in blood sugar levels which leads to the release of insulin and in turn chemicals that can fuel cell growth. The theory is that cancer cells use these chemicals and the glucose to fuel their own unchecked, and therefore dangerous, growth. Lead researcher Dr Francesca Bravi said her study suggests that a diet with fewer cereals and more vegetables may help reduce the risk of renal cell carcinoma. "On the basis of the study we can also suggest reducing the consumption of refined cereals and increase that of whole grain ones," she added. Past studies have also found women who follow a low GI diet after the menopause have a lower risk of breast cancer than those who have lots of high GI foods. The diet is also advised for people with diabetes to help prevent peaks and troughs in blood sugar levels.
October 20, 200619 yr oh dear, everythings increases the cancer risks nowdays. why only white bread? :thinking:
October 20, 200619 yr Author It's been known that white bread is bad for you for a long time......................it's because of the additives.
October 20, 200619 yr Oh really? Never knew that. I dont like dark bread at all, so I dont eat it. But its a typically English thing that people eat bread with everything, I never saw people doing this in Switzerland.
October 20, 200619 yr Author Oh really? Never knew that. I dont like dark bread at all' date=' so I dont eat it. But its a typically English thing that people eat bread with everything, I never saw people doing this in Switzerland.[/quote'] I haven't eaten white bread for years, and I don't eat that much bread at all. When I do, I usually go for "Dreikorn" rolls.;)
October 20, 200619 yr The people I lived with did, bread with everything... with chips, rice, spagetti,...:thinking:
October 20, 200619 yr Author The people I lived with did' date=' bread with everything... with chips, rice, spagetti,...:thinking:[/quote'] Sounds extremely unhealthy!! I hope you avoided it at all costs!!;)
October 20, 200619 yr Not really but I wouldnt eat it with everything. It goes well which chips though, I was really surprised.
October 20, 200619 yr Did you know that living increased the risk of cancer? That sounds about right..
October 20, 200619 yr Is this now a bread race row? It's a bit anti-white :p Anyway....on a serious note....I eat far more bread than anyone I else know... Oh crap!?!?
October 20, 200619 yr Is this now a bread race row? It's a bit anti-white :p Anyway....on a serious note....I eat far more bread than anyone I else know... Oh crap!?!? and drink too much tea :idea2:
October 20, 200619 yr Author Is this now a bread race row? It's a bit anti-white :p Anyway....on a serious note....I eat far more bread than anyone I else know... Oh crap!?!? Yes - that's what you're eating!!:rolleyes:
October 20, 200619 yr oh dear, everythings increases the cancer risks nowdays. why only white bread? :thinking: so true......we had a discussion about that yesterday....there was something (man I can't remember it anymore...) which should also increase the cancer risk.... we better won't eat and do and drink anything anymore....haha
October 20, 200619 yr Author and drink too much tea :idea2: Well that's OK, as tea's good for you!!;)
October 20, 200619 yr Well that's OK' date=' as tea's good for you!!;)[/quote'] I guess he's safe then?:thinking:
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