Red Meat intake Increase bosom Cancer Risk
FRESH insight into why more Nigerian women are having bosom cancer has emerged. Three independent studies published this week linked a high intake of red meat such as suya, kilishi, nkwobi, isi ewu, bacon, bush meat, steak, to cancer.
The studies indicate that African women frequently have biologically less favourable subtypes of bosom cancer; and they have higher number of moles on their skins, which are linked to increased bosom cancer risk.
Most Nigerians eagerly look forward to having another meal of local meat delicacies such as Suya, Isi-ewu, Nkwobi, Kilishi, Shaki and ‘roundabout.’ The consumption and marketing of these red meat-based meals have become big business in most restaurants across the country.
The new study, from a team of United States (U.S.)-based researchers, set out to investigate the association of dietary protein sources in early adulthood with the risk of bosom cancer, as other previous work has indicated that lifestyle factors, including diet, may have a greater impact during early adulthood on the chances of developing bosom cancer.
The study found that a higher intake of red meat products during early adulthood was associated with a 22 per cent increased risk of bosom cancer.However, the researchers said that the situation could be reversed since a higher intake of poultry during early adulthood was associated with a lower incidence of bosom cancer in postmenopausal women.
The researchers concluded: “Replacing red meat with a combination of legumes, poultry, nuts and fish may reduce the risk of bosom cancer.”
What should women especially on chemotherapy be eating to prevent bosom cancer or stop the progression? Director of food and nutrition services at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Veronica McLymont, said:
“Choose whole grain breads and cereals. Drink 100 per cent fruit or vegetable juices. Make sure they are pasteurised because you may be more susceptible to germs while you’re getting cancer treatment. Fill half of your plate with vegetables and fruits. A few times a week, choose meatless meals such as vegetarian lasagna or vegetable stir-fry.
The studies indicate that African women frequently have biologically less favourable subtypes of bosom cancer; and they have higher number of moles on their skins, which are linked to increased bosom cancer risk.
Most Nigerians eagerly look forward to having another meal of local meat delicacies such as Suya, Isi-ewu, Nkwobi, Kilishi, Shaki and ‘roundabout.’ The consumption and marketing of these red meat-based meals have become big business in most restaurants across the country.
The new study, from a team of United States (U.S.)-based researchers, set out to investigate the association of dietary protein sources in early adulthood with the risk of bosom cancer, as other previous work has indicated that lifestyle factors, including diet, may have a greater impact during early adulthood on the chances of developing bosom cancer.
The study found that a higher intake of red meat products during early adulthood was associated with a 22 per cent increased risk of bosom cancer.However, the researchers said that the situation could be reversed since a higher intake of poultry during early adulthood was associated with a lower incidence of bosom cancer in postmenopausal women.
The researchers concluded: “Replacing red meat with a combination of legumes, poultry, nuts and fish may reduce the risk of bosom cancer.”
What should women especially on chemotherapy be eating to prevent bosom cancer or stop the progression? Director of food and nutrition services at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Veronica McLymont, said:
“Choose whole grain breads and cereals. Drink 100 per cent fruit or vegetable juices. Make sure they are pasteurised because you may be more susceptible to germs while you’re getting cancer treatment. Fill half of your plate with vegetables and fruits. A few times a week, choose meatless meals such as vegetarian lasagna or vegetable stir-fry.
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