Diet and Cancer
Although scientists can't pinpoint what causes every case of cancer, most agree that up to 40 percent of cases are diet-related. Researchers at the University of Washington say that eating more broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables offers some protection against the disease.
Publication Source:
Vitality magazine
Online Source:
University of Washington
http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/pipermail/phnutr-l/2007-December/009144.html
Online Editor:
Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer:
Godsey, Cynthia M.S., M.S.N., APRN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Kanipe, Jennifer RN, BSN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Lambert, J.G. M.D.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Stump-Sutliff, Kim RN, MSN, AOCNS
Date Last Reviewed:
8/6/2009
Date Last Modified:
2/27/2005