Dr. Mercola August 18 2007 30,651 views
Adding blueberries to your diet may be a natural way to prevent colon cancer, according to researchers at Rutgers University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.In a study of 18 rats with colon cancer, those fed a diet supplemented with the blueberry compound pterostilbene had 57 percent fewer pre-cancerous lesions after eight weeks compared to the control group. Pterostilbene also inhibited genes involved in inflammation, which is thought to be a risk factor for colon cancer.A past study has also found that blueberries are beneficial; when blueberry skins were fed to animals, their cholesterol was lowered. It’s thought that pterostilbene may prevent colon cancer by lowering lipids in your body.Blueberries are rich in antioxidants called anthocyanins, and are a good source of ellagic acid, which is known to block metabolic pathways that may lead to cancer. There are 30 different blueberry species native to North America.Clinical Cancer Research, Vol. 13, No. 1, January 1, 2007: 350-355
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Blueberries are one of nature’s mightiest fruits. Their high antioxidant content makes them beneficial not only for colon cancer, but also for preventing brain aging, and urinary tract infections. Adding blueberries to your ground meat before cooking it (ideally at low temperatures) is also an excellent way to prevent cancer-causing heterocyclic amines (HCA) from forming.Though blueberries are low in sugar, it’s best to eat them in moderation to keep your insulin levels from spiking.Colon cancer, now the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States, is considered one of the most preventable forms of cancer. There are several dietary factors, in addition to blueberries, that play a strong role in preventing this disease. They are:
There are a number of reasons why colon cancer has not been evident over the centuries. One is that until fairly recently people were dying of other things at a much younger age before the colon cancer set in; another is, in my opinion, that the ingestion of hydrogenated oil and trans fats have only been a problem in the past 100 years; this also coincides with people beginning to live longer due to the improved health. I think that the saturated animal fats such as butter, and the saturated coconut oil are being unfairly blamed for many of our ills.
I believe that thousands of years ago people were not eating the amount of chemicals and "dead food" as we eat today. Our food has become more and more posioned in the last 30 years and only gets worse and worse. When people do not properly eliminate than the risk of growing polyps that turn to cancer is very likely to occur. When people are constantly exposed to toxins and environmental posions such a cleaning products, pesticides, preservatives et.... these posions collect and build up in our colons! I think it is extremely important to do colon cleanses, liver cleanses, kidney cleanses etc.. and eat as many organic, raw, live foods as possible to stay healthy!
Also, colon cancer has not been much talked about until more recently because it is a more "embarassing" topic that people don't care to discuss with others.
I absolutely LOVE organic blueberries and raspberries! We have planted some bushes in our backyard. I eat them daily with plain yogurt and have noticed a significant difference. I just wanted to also add that I eat alot of WILD organic blueberries and they don't make my blood sugar levels rise at all, and I'm normally very sensitive with eating fruit, honey or anything that is sweet.
Joyce :)
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You're right JoyWahm. Blueberries contain a seven part molecule called inulin, which help to stabilise blood glucose levels. So enjoy your organic berries :)))
Blessings
Dr. Trudy