Cancer, Heart Disease & the Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet

"Time and time again, diet proves to be both our downfall and our salvation", says Kirsten Whittaker, the Editor of Daily Health Bulletin. It appears that women who survive breast cancer and load up on nutritious fruits and vegetables (a whole lot more than the current U.S. dietary guidelines) might just slash their risk of a tumor recurring by nearly one third... A new Canadian study finds that a diet that includes "low glycemic foods" like beans, nuts, peas, lentils and pasta (components of the Mediterranean style diet) is better than a high cereal, high fiber diet (brown foods like whole grain breads and cereal, brown rice and potatoes with the skin on) for lowering blood sugar. This study points out the value of low glycemic foods, especially if you want to keep the well known health risks of type 2 diabetes at bay. Staying with a food theme, new research appearing in New Scientist magazine suggests that marinating steak in red wine or beer might cut down the number of cancer causing agents produced when these meats are grilled or fried. Great news for red meat lovers. The next time you feel lazy for rolling over and giving in to the urge to go back to sleep, remember this - that an extra hour of sleep might be doing more than recharging your energy, it could also be keeping your coronary arteries and your heart healthy. And finally we ended the week with a study that followed over 21,000 male doctors for two decades, measuring a variety of aspects including the influence of carrying a few extra pounds and physical activity on risk of heart failure has an important message - even a few extra pounds can be risky, especially if you're not active. To find out more join over 71,000 other DHB subscribers and get 5 free practical natural health reports. Become a free member of the Daily Health Bulletin by going to our website: http://www.reallyworks.org?source=pr


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