Glycemic load linked to breast cancer risk

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> Women who eat more carbohydrates and whose diets have a higher 'glycemic

> load' are more likely to develop breast cancer, according to a study in the

> International Journal of Cancer.

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> In the new study, more than 61,000 women gave detailed information about

> their diets. During the 17-year follow up period, 2,952 of the women

> developed breast cancer.

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> Over the course of about 17 years, 2952 women developed breast cancer and,

> according to the investigators, glycemic load " was significantly

> positively associated with risk of overall breast cancer. " Women with higher

> glycemic load diets were more apt to develop breast cancer.

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> The glycemic index (GI) of a food gives an estimate of how much it will

> raise blood sugar levels. Glycemic load (GL) combines the glycemic index, the

> amount of carbohydrates in the food, and the serving size, providing a

> more accurate way of determining the blood sugar-raising effects of different

> foods. Some foods may have a very high GI, but a low GL; examples are

> popcorn and watermelon. Baked potatoes, on the other hand, have a high GI and

> high GL.

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> Women with the highest GLs had a slightly higher overall risk of breast

> cancer. Those women whose diets were higher in carbohydrates, and had higher

> GIs and GLs had a significantly greater risk of developing one sub-type of

> cancer, estrogen receptor positive/progesterone receptor negative (ER+/PR-)

> breast cancer.

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> Women in the highest category of " glycemic load " had an 81% increased risk

> of ER+/PR- tumors, and those with the highest carbohydrate intake had a

> 34% increased risk, compared to those in the lowest groups.

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> The investigators speculate that high-glycemic load diets may boost breast

> cancer risk by increasing concentrations of insulin and sex hormones in

> the body, which may contribute to the development and spread of breast cancer

> cells.

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> Lower GL for Life

> Processed foods tend to be higher on the GI and GL charts. Focus on foods

> as they're found in nature, as close to the 'original' as possible.

> Choose whole grains like oats, quinoa, spelt, brown rice, teff, whole

> wheat, and amaranth.

> Avoid 'white foods' like white sugar (and any other refined or

> concentrated sugar including Sugar in the Raw, brown sugar, corn syrup,

fructose,

> dextrose, sucrose, and evaporated cane juice), white rice, white pasta, white

> flour, and white bread.

> Opt for natural sweeteners such as pure maple syrup, molasses, stevia, raw

> honey, agave nectar, and dehydrated cane juice (Rapadura). Enjoy even

> lower GI sweeteners in moderation, keeping it under 3 teaspoons per day.

> Low GI and GL foods include: strawberries, apples, carrots, chick peas,

> grapes, kidney beans, pinto beans, oranges, peaches, peanuts, pears, red

> lentils, and sweet corn. Eat these foods worry-free!SOURCE: Int J Cancer

> 2009;125:153-157.

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> Glycemic Index Chart

> http://www.south-beach-diet-plan.com/glycemic-index-food-list.htm

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> pharmacist, and the owner and president of Life Science Pharmacy, Life

> Science Nutrition, and VetRx. He currently practices clinical nutrition at the

> Wellness Center in New York City. has lectured extensively about

> nutrition, anti-aging, natural hormone replacement therapy, AIDS, hepatitis,

> and cancer. He has extensive knowledge of homeopathic, naturopathic, and

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> ways. He will present information on several supplements that are useful in

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> Middletown: Community Health Center, Orange Regional Medical Center

> Wednesday, August 5, 2009- 6-7:30pm

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> Valley Breast Cancer Survivors going through treatment or left with

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> Camp Lightheart for the children of breast cancer survivors: Camp will be

> held August 18-21, 2009 at the Omega Institute's Rhinebeck Campus. Camp is

> free and we have several openings. Open to Hudson Valley Residents. CALL

> FOR INFORMATION. 845-339-HOPE (4673). _____

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> SAVE THE DATE

> Sunday, October 4, 2009, Wiltwyck Golf Club. Breast Cancer Options

> Fundraiser. Speaker Dr. Sheldon Feldman discussing the latest breast cancer

> information!

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> ONGOING PROGRAMS & SERVICES

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> ¦PEER LED SUPPORT GROUPS: Locations in 6 counties. Please call to verify

> meeting times.

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> ORANGE COUNTY:

> Middletown: Community Health Center, ORMC- 1st Wed., 6-7:30pm

> Cornwall: St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, 19 Laurel Ave., Exec.Conference

> Rm. 2nd Wed., 6-7:30pm

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> SULLIVAN COUNTY

> Liberty: Curves of Liberty- 4th Monday, 6-:30-8 pm. Preceded by free

> exercise class

> : Catskill Regional Medical Center Adult Day Care Center-2nd Mon.,

> 6-7:30pm

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> DUTCHESS COUNTY

> Hopewell Junction East Fishkill: East Fishkill Library- 1st. Wed., 1-2:30

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> Beacon: Wingate at Beacon- 3rd Wednesday, 6:30-8PM

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> ULSTER COUNTY

> New Paltz:The Living Seed, 521 Main St. 2nd Wednesday, 1:30-3PM, Preceded

> by free yoga class

> Ellenville: Ellenville Public Library Community Room- 1st Tuesday,

> 6:30-8:00pm

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> COLUMBIA COUNTY

> Chatham: St. Church- 1st Wednesday, 6-7;30 pm

> Hudson: Hudson Opera House - 3rd Thursday, 6-7:30pm

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> GREENE COUNTY

> Cairo: Cairo Town Hall Court Room- 3rd Monday, 6-7:30 pm

> Palenville: Palenville Branch Library -1st Thursday, 6:00-7:30pm

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> ¦ COMPANION/ADVOCATES: Trained survivors accompany newly diagnosed

> patients on initial medical visits.A trained Companion Advocate is there for

> support, to ensure that important questions get asked and are answered, and to

> share their experience as Survivors.

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> ¦BCO NEWS:Weekly E-news updates on all aspects of breast cancer. Register

> on our website.

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> ¦ANNUAL COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE CONFERENCE: Evidence-based CAM information

> featuring experts in the field of Integrative Medicine.

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> ¦BREAST CANCER RESOURCE GUIDE: Online and/or pocket sized guide (mailed by

> request) with National and Local resources for medical, financial, legal &

> other help, including decision aids.

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> ¦REFERRALS FOR FINANCIAL AND LEGAL PROBLEMS:Ask for our pocket resource

> guide and resource list if you are having insurance problems or can't work

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> ¦PEER-TO-PEER MENTORING: Call 845-339-HOPE if you are interested in

> speaking with a breast cancer survivor. We can provide resources and support

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> caregivers, families and spouses of women with breast cancer.

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> OMEGA INSTITUTE HOLISTIC SCHOLARSHIPS

> http://www.eomega.org/omega/scholarships

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> Omega is once again partnering with UBCF to offer scholarships to breast

> cancer patients and survivors. This partnership recognizes that caring for

> an individual's emotional and spiritual well-being is an important part of

> the healing process and we encourage holistic and alternative approaches to

> breast cancer treatment. Scholarships are for weekend programs focused on

> holistic health and healing at Omega's Rhinebeck, New York campus. Fill out

> the scholarship pdf to apply or contact UBCF at 877.UBC.4CURE.

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> These scholarships are offered separately from our regular scholarship

> program. Please see the pdf's on the website for eligibility and application

> requirements.

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> There are also scholarships for survivors of breast cancer to attend our

> Women's Conference in September. Gloria Steinem and Helen are two of

> the people who will be speaking at the conference, which really promises to

> be very dynamic. Accommodations are included.

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> The deadline for receipt of the application is: JULY 24.

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