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Eating pizza 'cuts cancer risk'
BBC ^ | 6/12/06 | staff

Posted on 06/12/2006 3:17:10 PM PDT by pissant

Italian researchers say eating pizza could protect against cancer. Researchers claim eating pizza regularly reduced the risk of developing oesophageal cancer by 59%.

The risk of developing colon cancer also fell by 26% and mouth cancer by 34%, they claimed.

The secret could be lycopene, an antioxidant chemical in tomatoes, which is thought to offer some protection against cancer, and which gives the fruit its traditional red colour.

But some experts cast doubt on the idea that pizza consumption was the explanation for why some people did not develop cancer.

They said other foods or dietary habits could play a part.

Lifestyle

The researchers looked at 3,300 people who had developed cancer of the mouth, oesophagus, throat or colon and 5,000 people who had not developed cancer.

They were asked about their eating habits, and how often they ate pizza.

Those who ate pizza at least once a week had less chance of developing cancer, they found.

Dr Silvano Gallus, of the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmaceutical Research in Milan, who led the research: "We knew that tomato sauce could offer protection against certain tumours, but we did not expect pizza as a complete meal also to offer such protective powers."

Nicola O'Connor, of Cancer Research UK, told BBC News Online: "This study is interesting and the results should probably be looked at in the context of what we already know about the Mediterranean diet and it's association with a lower risk of certain types of cancer.

"But before people start dialling the pizza takeaway, they should consider that pizza can be high in saturated fat, salt and calories.

"In contrast to the classic Italian pizza, UK varieties are often loaded with high fat cheeses and fatty meats, a high intake of which can contribute to obesity, itself a risk factor for cancer.

"Our advice is to enjoy pizza in moderation as part of a balanced diet that includes plenty of vegetables and fruit."

Mediterranean diet

And Carlo La Vecchia, a Milan-based epidemiologist said pizza-lovers should not see the research as a licence to indulge their fondness for the food.

"There is nothing to indicate that pizza is the only thing responsible for these results."

He told AFP news agency: "Pizza could simply be indicative of a lifestyle and food habits, in other words the Italian version of a Mediterranean diet."

A Mediterranean diet is rich in olive oil, fibre, vegetables, fruit, flour and freshly cooked food - including non-frozen, home-made pizza.


TOPICS: Food; Gardening; Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: pizza; thepissantdiet
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To: pissant

ahh you take care of that by drinking copious amounts of liquor along with your beer :)


21 posted on 06/12/2006 3:46:37 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - WTFO)
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To: MikefromOhio

And toss in two pots of coffee each day.


22 posted on 06/12/2006 3:48:50 PM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant

heck yeah....

And them make sure that you are also drinking some water so alleviate any prostrate problems. :)


23 posted on 06/12/2006 3:49:47 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - WTFO)
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To: pissant

24 posted on 06/12/2006 3:50:28 PM PDT by kenth
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WOO-HOO! A Pizza thread!

Who here wants to share their pizza dough recipes?


25 posted on 06/12/2006 3:50:36 PM PDT by RandallFlagg (Roll your own cigarettes! You'll save $$$ and smoke less!(Magnetic bumper stickers-click my name)
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To: MikefromOhio

I think having sex regularly helps that too. All my vices are now virtues. ;o)


26 posted on 06/12/2006 3:51:03 PM PDT by pissant
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To: RandallFlagg

I would, but it is an ancient family secret!


27 posted on 06/12/2006 3:51:45 PM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant

LOL

there you go....


28 posted on 06/12/2006 3:52:49 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - WTFO)
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To: kenth

Next they'll tell us that 7-11 nachos are good for ya!


29 posted on 06/12/2006 3:54:23 PM PDT by pissant
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To: MikefromOhio

I think I'll write health book.


30 posted on 06/12/2006 3:55:03 PM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant

Go for it.

I'm writing a Children's book :)


nah just kidding....


31 posted on 06/12/2006 3:55:55 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - WTFO)
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To: pissant
And feeling fit as a fiddle, I assume.

Actually yes. I've always been a big eater, but have been fortunate to have the metabolism that has kept me slim. My mom is the same way.

No kidding, I actually feel better when I eat pizza.

32 posted on 06/12/2006 4:00:57 PM PDT by Vicki (Washington State where anyone can vote .... illegals, non-residents or anyone just passing through)
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To: pissant
This guy wasn't expected to live,
but he ate nothing but pizza for several years

and look at him now :

.

33 posted on 06/12/2006 4:01:11 PM PDT by MrCruncher
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To: EveningStar

Thanks for the ping.

Not enough evidence for me..best case scenario is you dont get cancer, but weigh 500 pounds from all that pizza and drop dead of a heart attack. :o)

MM


35 posted on 06/12/2006 4:04:37 PM PDT by motormouth (Most folks are about as happy as they make up thier minds to be.)
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To: MikefromOhio

You could do a children's health book. Dr Spock did one and he didn't know a damn thing about kids.


36 posted on 06/12/2006 4:04:41 PM PDT by pissant
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To: EveningStar

:)


37 posted on 06/12/2006 4:05:20 PM PDT by onyx (Deport the trolls --- send them back to DU)
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To: Vicki

Cool. I highly recommend Spiros in Gig Harbor, and for delivery, Pizza Time blows Dominos/Pizza Hut etc out of the water.


38 posted on 06/12/2006 4:05:33 PM PDT by pissant
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To: MrCruncher

LOL. Gotta love it.


39 posted on 06/12/2006 4:05:49 PM PDT by pissant
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To: yellowbird

Yes, and the alcohol in the Bloody Mary keeps your heart in good shape.


40 posted on 06/12/2006 4:06:39 PM PDT by pissant
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