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Bread and pasta consumption and cancer risk
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cancer studies suggest that higher white bread consumption (28g/day
or approximately 7 slices/week compared to 1 slice/week) increased
cancer risk more than pasta consumption. The direct association
between bread and colorectal cancer risk was present in women but
not men suggesting that women may be more sensitive to sources of
carbohydrate and may consider reducing their consumption of white
bread. The substitution of white bread with other foods depends on
personal health goals. Options could include vegetables, fruit,
legumes or pasta. A simple switch from bread to pasta can have
several advantages. For example it may displace cancer promoting
foods such as red meat and cold cuts, while adding the health
benefits of pasta sauces including vegetables (e.g. broccoli),
tomatoes, nuts and olive oil which have shown cardiovascular
benefits and cancer fighting effects.
Bibliographic Reference:
Livia Augustin
St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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