Sunday, April 22, 2007

White bread may increase cancer risk

Eating more than four slices of white bread a day may double the risk of kidney cancer--- A study by Italian scientists on the diet records of 2300 people.

Reasons: White bread like refined sugar has high glycemic index. It may increase the blood sugar and insulin level. This spur the growth of cancer cells.

Healthy way: Reduce carbohydrate intake, and eat bread with 100 % whole grains