CancerCompass message board discussion started by smkline1978 on 7/11/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25932,0.htm Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I have been reading the sugar feeds cancer.  If that is true, do you crave sugar when you have cancer?  I just wondered if anyone has an answer to that. Thanks smkline1978 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT The issue is not sugar, per se, but maintaining blood sugar levels within an acceptable range.  The carbohydrates that you consume convert to blood sugar.  Some convert very, very slowly (e.g., raw broccoli) and some convert rapidly (ordinary pasta, white rice, potatoes, etc.)Your brain need adequate sugar or you die.  So what is the best approach?Scientific research shows that you need to consume carbohydrates in combination with protein and fats.  The basic yardstick is to achieve a balance of three grams of protein to four grams of carbs.  As part of this formulation, you need about 3/4 of a gram of fat.  While this may seem to pose practical difficulties, I can suggest some practical shortcuts to eating food in the right balance.  Health Choice has a line of products called Classic Steamers.  These products align very well with the 3-to-4 ratio of protein to carbs, and their fat content is low.If you want to prepare your own meal, try a low fat source of protein such as chicken breast.  Cook a four-oz. piece and put it on a regular size dinner plate.  It will occupy about one-third of the surface space of the plate.  Fill another third with sliced tomatoes.  Fill the remaining space with a green vegetable such as broccoli or spinach or bok choy.  You can vary the protein by replacing the chicken with six oz. of salmon. For a conforming snack, fruit (berries in particular) in combination with low-fat cottage cheese, is a strong choice.  For example, one cup of strawberry or 3/4 cup of blueberries in combination with 1/4 cup of low fat cottage cheese provides the balance you need.The internet is filled with sites that present recipes for this kind of balanced food intake.  Look for sites that discuss 40-30-30 balanced meals or Zone meals.  (The reference to 40-30-30 is shorthand for meals that provide 40% of their calories from carbs, 30% from protein, and the other 30% from fat.)By taking this approach to eating food, you will be managing you blood sugar so that it is neither too low nor too high.  Too low is not good for your brain and your energy levels, while blood sugar levels that are too high help to advance the cancer.Good luck. George GeorgeUhle Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT The truth is that cancer cells function in "anerobic glycolysis", which is a glucose metabolism without oxygen, with latic acid as a byproduct. Otto Warburg PhD recieved two Nobel Prizes for his work on this. Some large tumors are Ph 4 from the Latic acid production & are Hypoxic, so they are resistant to "chemo & radiation".Check out kissyourcancergoodbye dot com Angelben Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 7/13/2008 GeorgeUhle wrote:The issue is not sugar, per se, but maintaining blood sugar levels within an acceptable range.  The carbohydrates that you consume convert to blood sugar.  Some convert very, very slowly (e.g., raw broccoli) and some convert rapidly (ordinary pasta, white rice, potatoes, etc.)Your brain need adequate sugar or you die.  So what is the best approach?Scientific research shows that you need to consume carbohydrates in combination with protein and fats.  The basic yardstick is to achieve a balance of three grams of protein to four grams of carbs.  As part of this formulation, you need about 3/4 of a gram of fat.  While this may seem to pose practical difficulties, I can suggest some practical shortcuts to eating food in the right balance.  Health Choice has a line of products called Classic Steamers.  These products align very well with the 3-to-4 ratio of protein to carbs, and their fat content is low.If you want to prepare your own meal, try a low fat source of protein such as chicken breast.  Cook a four-oz. piece and put it on a regular size dinner plate.  It will occupy about one-third of the surface space of the plate.  Fill another third with sliced tomatoes.  Fill the remaining space with a green vegetable such as broccoli or spinach or bok choy.  You can vary the protein by replacing the chicken with six oz. of salmon. For a conforming snack, fruit (berries in particular) in combination with low-fat cottage cheese, is a strong choice.  For example, one cup of strawberry or 3/4 cup of blueberries in combination with 1/4 cup of low fat cottage cheese provides the balance you need.The internet is filled with sites that present recipes for this kind of balanced food intake.  Look for sites that discuss 40-30-30 balanced meals or Zone meals.  (The reference to 40-30-30 is shorthand for meals that provide 40% of their calories from carbs, 30% from protein, and the other 30% from fat.)By taking this approach to eating food, you will be managing you blood sugar so that it is neither too low nor too high.  Too low is not good for your brain and your energy levels, while blood sugar levels that are too high help to advance the cancer.Good luck. GeorgeGeorge,Excellent reply.  I would like to add that it will also prove beneficial to avoid things with a lot of refined sugar like cake, candy, etc. which feed the cancer.George Chessie Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT true story..  Cancer is a lower form of cells that grow rapidly on any type of stimulant. protein ,sugar, caffeine etc.  what you need to do is go to a base level and feed your body minimal basic foods that it has to process.  you almost want to starve the cancer and make your body work to get nourishment   You want to build a body that will fight.   and thats the first step.     thanks   onthedge Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 7/11/2008 smkline1978 wrote:I have been reading the sugar feeds cancer.  If that is true, do you crave sugar when you have cancer?  I just wondered if anyone has an answer to that. ThanksHi You have gotten some excellent suggestions on diet but to answer your question as to whether you crave sugar - not that I know of.  According to my mother, even as a child I was the type of child that preferred a piece of meat to sweets (candy, cookies, etc).  As an adult, I still wasn't crazy about sweets.  As a cancer patient, I didn't even crave food - let alone sugar. You are just more aware after cancer to watch your sugar intake.  It is impossible to steer clear completely of sugar as it is a byproduct of so many foods. Diana Dlynn1210 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT