Re: Re: Methionine dependence of some types of cancer cells

[Guest guest]

By switching to a normal protein diet, (not exceeding the RDA) or even slightly lower (or higher) and also switching to a mostly whole food unrefined unprocessed plant food diet, you cover the Methionine issue relatively easily. And, both of these recommendations are not in anyway in contradiction to CR-ON but support it in other areas as well. There are very few if any plant foods that have more than 100 mg of methionine per 100 grams of the food. I think some of the exceptions have been noted. White meat chicken has 859 mgs/100 grams, Wild Atlantic Salmon has 753mgs/100 grams. Even eggwhites have 399 mgs/100 grams. Soybeans, thought to be one of the higher plant foods in Methionine, have only 230mgs/100 grams and almonds have around 194mgs/100grams another plant foods thought to be higher in methionine. Eating more whole plant foods, and

reducing animal protein (< 4-6 oz/day) is also inline with other recommendations to prevent cancer. To me, this is just more evidence not to try to overly micro manage specific nutrients, but to switch to a more whole food unrefined unprocessed plant based diet with limited amounts of animal protein, even lean ones. RegardsJeff

[Guest guest]

This is exactly what I'm doing. I'm cutting back on protein (chicken, fish, eggs) and eating more veggies. I have not eliminated anything from my diet. Perhaps if more evidence comes in, I might do that later. I still eat fish, and poultry, just smaller amounts. I think it's prudent to eat some fish. I have no intention of micro-managing my diet - at least not at this stage of the " evidence " .

And, I have no intention of quitting eating out. It's one of the enjoyments of my life. I just try to order sanely and take home a doggie bag if the portions are huge.

on 2/19/2007 10:34 AM, Jeff Novick at chefjeff40@... wrote:

Eating more whole plant foods, and reducing animal protein (< 4-6 oz/day) is also inline with other recommendations to prevent cancer.

To me, this is just more evidence not to try to overly micro manage specific nutrients, but to switch to a more whole food unrefined unprocessed plant based diet with limited amounts of animal protein, even lean ones.

Regards

Jeff