(James Cooper, suite101.com)

...Experts believe there are two major causes of cancer.

•genetic: a change in one or more genes in the DNA, usually by mutation or damage
•epigenetic: something outside the genes changes the normal control of a gene or genes, and makes it (them) function differently

A substance in vegetables, a phytochemical, may be epigenetic, they reason.

While genetic changes are usually “all or none,” appearing as a shift in the DNA footprint, epigenetic changes are gradual, and may accumulate until there is sufficient change to overcome normal cell control mechanisms. If caught in time, conceptually it might be possible to stop the change before it reaches the dangerous stage...

http://nutrition.suite101.com/article.cfm/how-leafy-green-vegetables-may-prevent-cancer#ixzz0jIz19304

WASHINGTON, DC, March 17, 2010 (ENS) - The benefits of fruits and vegetables for cancer prevention and survival are unmistakable, according to the Washington, DC-based nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

Pointing to two newly published studies, the doctors say, "There is no need for animal-derived products in the diet, and you're better off without them."

The first research paper relates to breast cancer prevention in 34,028 postmenopausal women who participated in a Singapore Chinese health study.

Consumption of soy, fruits, and vegetables helped reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in this group of women, according to the new study published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition."
Fruits and veggies can help prevent cancers. (Photo by Keith Weller courtesy USDA)...

full story at
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/mar2010/2010-03-17-091.html

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Diets high in vegetables, fruits and soy might cut the risk of developing breast cancer by 30 percent, new research suggests.

In a study, Dr. Lesley M. Butler, of Colorado State University and colleagues, noticed a trend of "decreasing breast cancer risk with increasing intake of a vegetable-fruit-soy dietary pattern" in the 34,000 Chinese women studied.

Even though the researchers identified and analyzed dietary patterns among Chinese women from Singapore, Butler believes the findings are relevant for American women.

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6234HU20100304

PAUL Reid should be dead. Diagnosed with a rare, incurable lymphoma, he was given five years, seven tops, by his oncologist. But, having cheated death in the Ash Wednesday bushfires, he was not about to surrender his life without a fight.

His weapon of choice? Apricot kernels. Thirty a day. Reid turned down chemotherapy, vowing to eat himself well. Today, 13 years in remission, the 68-year-old believes that ''cancer-killing'' properties in the kernels he still eats daily, coupled with a strict vegan diet and prayer, have cured him. ''We're not immortal, but I believe I'll be healthy from taking this direction,'' he says...

Read the full story at
http://www.smh.com.au/national/can-apricot-kernels-keep-cancer-at-bay-20100306-pptb.html

'Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and not smoking are some of the best ways to reduce the risk of cancer, not just colorectal cancer. Individuals trying to prevent colorectal cancer should eat a diet rich in high-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Eating red meat and consuming excessive amounts of alcohol can increase your risk.'

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In 1993 I discovered something that now seems self-evident to me - that the food we eat has a big impact on our health, wellbeing and resistance to illness and disease.

Since this time I've also discovered that we can further enhance our nutritional status through the intake of green superfoods. These foods include Green Barley (Barley Green), Wheat Grass, Alfalfa and Broccoli Sprout Powders.

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(huliq.com)

The dietary advice to eat your greens in nothing new. Most people have mothers who reminded them to eat their vegetables since childhood. The dietary advice is not new, but researchers have discovered another reason to eat salads and leafy greens. LLNL researchers Graham Bench and Ken Tuteltaub found that small doses of chlorophyll, found in green leafy vegetables, could help to neutralize certain cancer causing toxins in the system...

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We often think of bacteria in very negative terms, however, a healthy human often carries up to one kilogram of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract.  Have you ever taken a course of antibiotics then become ill with a cold, flu, candidiasis, gout or other viral, bacterial or fungal infection?  Most antibiotics completely sterilize the digestive system, destroying both good and bad bacteria.  The 'friendly intestinal flora' is vital to the immune system and helps to keep bad, anaerobic bacteria and fungal growth in check.

One of the great benefits of consuming an organic, whole-leaf Green Barley Powder such as SAFE's product is that it naturally contains strains of Lactobacillus Acidophilus bacteria.  Much of this bacteria remains viable due to the low processing temperature and unique powdering technique employed by SAFE.

If you've recently taken antibiotics or your digestive flora needs an extra boost, you should really take a look at SAFE's Microfood Lactobacillus product.  For further info, please use the following link:

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Mothers have warned for decades that drinking too much soda might cause cavities, but those sugar-laden beverages may expose people to a much greater risk - cancer.

A recently released study from the University of Minnesota finds that people who drink as few as two soft drinks a week face almost double the risk of pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of the disease, according to a report by CBS station WCCO-TV.

"Their risk of getting pancreatic cancer over the time period of the study was almost two times higher than their counterparts who were consuming little or no sugar-sweetened beverages in the study," said Dr. Mark Pereira.

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It has always been widely accepted and self-evident that vegetables are an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet, however the latest research indicates we may be underestimating the power of one green vegetable in particular - the broccoli sprout. Many recent scientific studies have focused on various components found in broccoli sprouts and have found overwhelming evidence that this vegetable can help to prevent and even help fight certain cancers.

Much of the research involving broccoli sprouts has focused on a chemical component called Sulphoraphane. Broccoli sprouts contain large amounts of a precursor called Sulphoraphane glucosinolate (SGS), which is readily broken down into Sulphoraphane by the body. The anti-cancer properties of Sulphoraphane are attributed to its remarkable ability to protect cells against oxidants (toxic molecules that can damage DNA and kill cells).

Leading the way with research into the powerful antioxidant properties of Sulphoraphane is Akinori Yanaka from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. His studies have shown that Sulphoraphane suppresses Helicobacteri pylori (H. pylori), preventing gastritis, peptic ulcers and stomach cancers.

“The data suggest strongly that a diet rich in sulforaphane glucosinolate may help protect against gastric cancer, presumably by activating gastric mucosal anti-oxidant enzymes that can protect the cells from H. pylori-induced DNA damage,” Yanaka concluded.

It is interesting to note that young, 2 or 3 day old broccoli sprouts have the highest concentration of Sulphoraphane glucosinolate. In fact, young broccoli sprouts contain approximately 20 times the concentration of Sulphoraphane glucosinolate found in mature broccoli plants.

Various other scientific studies have identified other components found in cruciferous vegetable such as broccoli, which may have a chemoprotective and even therapeutic effect on cancer cells. Sanjay K. Srivastava, Ph.D., lead investigator and assistant professor, department of pharmacology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has found that phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC), a constituent of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, can inhibit the growth of ovarian cancer cells through dietary intake.

Hien T. Le, PhD, a molecular biologist with the University of California at Berkeley has shown that a major active compound found in broccoli called indole-3-carbinol or 13C has the ability to block male hormones and stop prostate cancer cells from growing and dividing.

The evidence is quite overwhelming and continues to grow all the time - the broccoli sprout appears to have undeniable anti-cancer properties and should be an important component in the diet of most people worldwide. According to medical research databases such as PubMed.org, the broccoli sprout is perhaps the most intriguing and widely studied vegetable, and with good reason.