PETER'S PRINCIPLES - NEW IN PRINT
Mike from Redford emails asking about a diet for Cancer Survivors.
Mike, the proper diet is critical for good health after a bout with cancer!
Think in terms of more plant -- less animal! Research shows that 20 percent of cancers would never have happened to begin with if everyone ate five servings of vegetables per day.
When choosing veggies -- use pigment as your guide! The darker the vegetable -- the more likely it is to have beneficial cancer-fighting substances.
Foods high in fat should be used sparingly. Medical experts recommend covering two-thirds of your plate with plant-based food -- one-third with meat and dairy products.
Fat derived from some fish can also be beneficial when it comes to cancer survival.
John from Royal Oak suffers from diabetes. He emails for tips on controlling the disease.
John, help may be as close as the nearest spice rack!
A recent study finds that cinnamon may help Type 2 diabetics improve their ability to stabilize blood sugar! Researchers find that cinnamon helps fat cells recognize and respond to insulin. Insulin is the hormone that removes excess sugar from the blood. In fact, cinnamon appears to increase the metabolism of glucose by a factor of 20!
Other reports show that a compound in cinnamon makes fat cells more responsive to insulin! It does this by activating the enzyme that causes insulin to bind to cells.
Tired of sugar? Fell free to sprinkle plenty of cinnamon on your oatmeal, your cereal, even in your coffee! Not only is it delicious -- it just might help stabilize your blood sugar.
How sweet it is!
