http://www.cancercompass.comCancerCompass is an online community committed to offering people living with cancer a place to receive cancer information and news, share knowledge, and share cancer treatment experiences. To learn more, visit our site today.en-us@copy; Copyright 2008, International Capital & Management Company, LLLP. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:09:31 CDTSat, 11 Oct 2008 00:09:31 CDTCancercompass.com: cancer nutrition60http://www.cancercompass.com/graphics/mini-logo.gifhttp://www.cancercompass.comhttp://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,14828,00.htm?rss=yhttp://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,14828,00.htm?rss=y Broccoli, the stalky green vegetable long sniffed at by children and even a U.S. president, is one of a growing number of common foods that may help stop breast cancer before it starts. For years, scientists who theorized that women could avoid breast cancer by eating foods packed with certain chemical compounds were regarded as renegades. Now some of those theories are producing intriguing results. And as they prowl the vegetable aisle for inspiration, some scientists have trained a spotlight on a family of kissing cousins -- cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens and, most of all, broccoli. "A variety of healthy foods can provide a broad range of protective compounds," said Karen Collins, nutrition...Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,14835,00.htm?rss=yhttp://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,14835,00.htm?rss=y If multitasking has become a way of life for you, shouldn't your recipes be willing to do double duty? The Star's Cinnamon-Scented Granola is a two-in-one recipe: You can serve it with milk for breakfast or sprinkle it over nonfat yogurt for dessert. Or why not serve it as a Breakfast Apple Crisp - for breakfast or dessert? Homemade versions of granola are less expensive than most store-bought versions. You can also more easily control the ingredients, lowering the fat content and adding wheat germ for a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals and protein, walnuts for omega-3s and sunflower seeds for iron. Shopping tip: Wheat germ is high in fat, so it goes rancid quickly; store in the refrigerator. Cooking tips: If you prefer...Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,14840,00.htm?rss=yhttp://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,14840,00.htm?rss=y A new analysis indicates an association between a gene involved in vitamin D metabolism and skin cancer. Published in the November 1, 2008 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study suggests that individuals with certain variants in a vitamin D-related gene, called BsmI, may be at an increased risk of developing melanoma. Research has shown that vitamin D in the body has significant protective effects against the development of cancer because it regulates cell growth, cell differentiation and cell death. This is supported by evidence that sun exposure, which helps in the production of vitamin D, can have anticancer effects. Vitamin D exerts its effects by binding to a receptor located within cel...Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,14800,00.htm?rss=yhttp://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,14800,00.htm?rss=y SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California became the first state in the nation to require nutritional menu labeling, following Governor Schwarzenegger's signature of SB 1420 (Padilla) this morning. The landmark legislation requires some 17,000 California chain and fast- food restaurants to post calorie counts on menus and menu boards, part of an effort to address the state's growing obesity epidemic. "This is a huge victory for Californians working to make healthier decisions when they eat out," declared SB 1420 co-sponsor Dr. Harold Goldstein of the California Center for Public Health Advocacy. "The days of chain restaurants marketing a calorie-laden sandwich as "lite, guiltless or healthy" are over in California. When Californ...Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDThttp://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,14780,00.htm?rss=yhttp://www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/1,14780,00.htm?rss=y The time to carve pumpkins is fast-approaching. This year, think twice before you throw away the seeds and stringy pulp. Instead, set the seeds aside for a culinary treat. They are the best part of this gourd, traditionally grown for its decorative value rather than its cooking possibilities. For recipes calling for pumpkin, it's best to use the canned variety, which uses mainly sugar pie pumpkins. Pumpkin seeds are high in protein, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and fiber, according to the World's Healthiest Foods Web site. They also contain zinc and other substances that are beneficial to men's health, in particular. Low in fat, they also make a great snack. Store them up to 2 months in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Aut...Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT