Meatless diet

[Guest guest]

According to K. Reilly, who is senior nutritionist at The Cancer

Project in Washington D. C. Ms. Reilly works with cancer patients and advised

that good nutrition can play a key role in preventing pancreatic cancer.

Researchers at the University of CA at SF found that cholesterol, animal fat and

saturated fat may increase risk of pancreatic cancer. They found that high

intakes of beef, processed meats, lamb, eggs and dairy products are correlated

with pancreatic cancer risk.

Other studies show that a plant based diet rich in fruits, vegetables and other

low-fat vegetarisn foods could help prevent pacreatic cancer. One study found

that consuming foods rich in flavonoids - pples, broccoli, onions, kale and

berries may decrease pancreatic cancer risk by up to 59 percent. This is an

article in my local newspaper, but could not find it by searching the author. I

know the vegans out there will love me for posting this and those who still like

meat in their diets will come after me with meat cleavers. I eat meat, what can

I say. I just thought it was an interesting letter to the editor, and I know

people who don't eat meat because it makes them sick. They have a valid point,

but so do the meat eaters if they like meat and eat it in moderation. I have

son who calls himself a meataholic. He is a picky eater, but he eats any and

all kinds of meat. I can just see people drawing sides right now. LOL

Blessings,

Lottie