interesting info on plant-based diet to defeat cancer

[blueworld]

I found this very interesting & hope other DU'ers will consider the research. For myself, I hope moderation is helpful, but in any case, here you go:

A Cure for Cancer? Eating a plant-based diet by Kathy Freston

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathy-freston/a-cure-for-cancer-eating_b_298282.html:think:

[MidwestRick]

1. I'd be curious to see...

...how much food I would have to eat to get my daily protein if my diet were based off a plant protein plan. I try to get between 200 and 300 grams of protein a day, and I refuse to use soy as a means to get my protein (increases the amount of estrogen in males).

[county worker]

4. Investigate some books on vegetarianism. The question you pose has been answered many many times

even though it continues to be asked.

Vegetarians do not have problems getting the needed protein from their diets. I've been a vegetarian for over 15 years and I know you don't need animal protein to exist. I often ask myself, since the animals that we eat get their protein from a plant diet, why do we feel we have to eat the animals to get the protein second hand? My answer to myself is that we don't need to eat animal flesh.

I am not one to try to convince anyone to become vegetarian and I am not one to criticize what others eat, but it does bother me to read the myths that constantly appear at DU about a vegetarian diet. We all must do for ourselves what we feel is best and judge the actions by the outcome. We don't need to judge other by what we feel is best for ourselves, thus no vegetarian preaching from me.

[unpossibles]

5. Having been a vegetarian for about half of my life

I've never had protein problems, and I am nearing 40. Heck, I'd bet that most Americans eat too much protein, as many foods have it, and it's not that hard to get the RDA minimum from beans, whole grains, and other sources.

You don't have to believe me; look at the number of world-class athletes who are vegetarians, vegans, or just don't eat much meat.

FWIW, I am not trying to convert you or anyone else, nor am I endorsing this article. I just think there are a lot of misconceptions about food.

[MidwestRick]

6. Yes, but...

"it's not that hard to get the RDA minimum from beans, whole grains, and other sources."

I eat much more than than the RDA's minimum requirements. Then again they would also have me believe that I am obese as well since my bmi is listed over 30 even though I carry near 11-12% body fat during my bulking periods. Sure there are some sucessful bodybuilders and atheletes who did it, I just know from personal experience, I get my best gains from animal protein.

If it works for you, that's great, but I would prefer to keep my estrogen levels to a minimum, so I keep soy out of my diet completely.

[Ms. Toad]

8. It's really not protein that is the issue.

Most Americans eat far more protein than they require.

There are a few nutrients it is more challenging to get if you are vegetarian or vegan:

B12, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D (which isn't an issue for people in sunny climates), Omega fatty acids.

My daughter is a vegan because she believes it is better for her health. I eat meat may be once a week, and eat dairy regularly. I don't think being vegan or vegetarian is harmful, as long as you pay attention to making sure you get all the necessary nutrients in reasonable balance. On the other hand, I don't believe it cures cancer.

As far as health is concerned, I am more a fan of moderation - which also gives you the benefit of more variety because continuing to eat animal products inherently gives you more potential variation in food. From other perspectives, having grown up on a farm, I am more sympathetic to those who are vegan to remove themselves from the cruelty of the meat industry.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

2. What a quack.

Casein causes cancer? Casein makes the body more acidic?

Gene Ray invents better fiction than this nut.

[tabatha]

3. Check out the two types of casein.

Interesting.

[noiretextatique]

7. my radiologist told me to limit animal protein

or to get rid of it completely to lower my risk of breast cancer recurrence.