Less fat may not lower cancer risk

Seattle PI ^ | Feb. 7, 2006 | LINDSEY TANNER

[FairOpinion]

Eating less fat late in life failed to lower the risk of cancer and heart disease among older women, disappointing news for those who expected greater benefits from a healthy diet.

Even so, scientists say the results from the government study of 48,835 women don't mean dieters should just throw up their hands and eat cake.

The eight-year study showed no difference in the rate of breast cancer, colon cancer and heart disease among those who ate lower-fat diets and those who didn't.

The research involved postmenopausal women who either cut overall fat consumption and increased vegetables, fruits and grains, or who continued their usual eating habits. The researchers said the dieters may not have cut out enough fat for a meaningful comparison. Cancer and heart disease incidence was similar in both groups.

"The results, of course, are somewhat disappointing. We would have liked this dietary intervention to have a major impact on health," Manson said.

[FairOpinion]

Well, so much for the fat-police. Of course they try to spin it, but an 8 year study of 48,835 women, sounds pretty thourough.

I think it's back to the old adage: "everything in moderation".

[FairOpinion]

PING

[BenLurkin]

I've gotta stop re-planning my life every time a new scientific study comes out.

[Onelifetogive]

I think it's back to the old adage: "everything in moderation".

Including moderation?

[SteveMcKing]

My theory is that fat helps eliminate fat-soluble toxins. For which I have no evidence.

[R. Scott]

Does this mean we don't have to live on rice, soy and tree bark?

[FairOpinion]

I still like the dark chocolate, alcohol and apple diet to cut heart disease. ;)

There have also been studies that showed that smoking reduces the risk of Alzheimers, which was promptly buried, instead of continued to see if there is something they could extract from tobacco and turn it into medicine.

I think some people just don't want others to enjoy life.

[JackDanielsOldNo7]

"everything in moderation".

The way I do it is eat real good m-fr and pig out on sat. been doing that for two years after my weight loss and I have kept it off. Live a little is what I say.

[6SJ7]

I prefer the Heinlein saying, "Everything to excess. To enjoy the flavour of life take big bites. Moderation is for monks.".

[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

"The results, of course, are somewhat disappointing."

Does this not indicate that the researcher began the test with a desired outcome? I thought science was supposed to be objective.

Notice how they threw in "heart disease" at the end of the list. It should be the headline since the food-Nazi's have been down on fat primarily because of the effect it allegedly had on the heart.

Bias is not only in the media.

[repubzilla]

I don't mean to jump on what you said..BUT (famous last words)..the whole moderation thing bugs the heck out of me!!!!! Sorry...

I've been reading some pretty interesting books and articles that claim that the anti-fat hysteria that took hold in the late 1950's and climaxed in the 80's-mid 90's was based on crap. Fat is not the enemy-processed TRANSfats and processed foods, sugar, simple carbs, whatever, seem to do a helluva lot more to you than the stuff our ancestors ate. I might be flamed for this but the low carb people do seem to have some good points. Hey it worked for me...and what that means is good, real non-"diet" foods.. Oh God, I hope I did not start the low carb is the best vs the Low Carb will kill ya arguement!

Check out this great conservative Dr. William Campbell Douglass-Its realhealthnews.com

[CATravelAgent]

KILLER BBQ BEEF RIBS TEXAS STYLE:

Make a spice rub:
4 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp salt
1.5 tsp black pepper

Rub spice thoroughly on room-temp ribs one hour before grilling.

Grill indirect method, push all coals to one side, meat side down for first hour.

Wrap soaked wood chips in alum. foil envelope, pierce w/fork, place directly on coals.

Get 2 shallow cans (like tuna fish) fill with hot water and place on grill over hot coals.

Close bottom vent completely, place top vent over meat (to draw smoke over meat) and close almost completely. You want the ribs to cook slow as possible, low temp. Flip meat after 1 hour. When meat starts to pull away from bone - they are done.

DO NOT put sauce on the ribs. Put the sauce on the plate as a dipping sauce. My favorite, Bullseye Spicy.

Buying ribs: go to a supermarket that has a butcher, never get the ones that were frozen, they trim out too much of the good meat.

Enjoy your cholesterol!!!

[BenLurkin]

Actually fat will store those toxins on your body. That is why former drug addicts sometimes have problems later in life should they lose weight quickly. The toxins are released back into their system as the fat is metabolized.

[sam_paine]

instead of continued to see if there is something they could extract from tobacco and turn it into medicine.

Tobacco tea is a well known natural pesticide for gardening. Thus, it should be harmful to the spiders that spin old timer cobwebs. At least, that will be my thesis for federal funding.

[whenigettime]

Cholesterol is actually needed in maintaining a healthy immune system.

[Chena]

Well, make my day! Pass the lefse and butter, please. :)

[jalisco555]

Thought you might find this interesting.

[Chena]

I'm printing off your recipe and we'll try it out this summer! We have company coming up from Texas this summer and I thought it'd be fun to try out some Texas style BBQ ribs. Thank you!

[CATravelAgent]

Practice a few times first!