Between 2000/2001 and 2013/2014, global sugar consumption grew from about 130 to 178 million tonnes.
Jun 22, 2016
Category: Nutrition and Cancer
Jun 12, 2016
Cycling and prostate cancer? Oncologist says “Don’t stop but take more polyphenols”
A recent study reported a X6 increase in prostate cancer among intensively training cyclists compared other cyclists. Prof Thomas, a Consultant Oncologist and Exercise Scientist explains in Cycling Weekly why the data should not make men stop cycling provided some simple precautions are considered. To […]
May 25, 2016
Fructose versus glucose: what’s the difference?
It is often quoted that fructose has less of a negative impact on the body than glucose. This confusion probably arises because fructose is the most common sugar in fruit.
May 16, 2016
Processed sugar intake and cancer risk: the evidence
It is undoubtedly concerning how many ways sugar can potentially cause or aggravate cancer either directly or indirectly. Despite this information, however, cynics argue that as there is a lack randomised controlled trials (RCTs), it cannot be proven that sugar actually harms humans.
May 14, 2016
How might sugar fuel cancer growth?
Foods with a high glycaemic index (GI) or meals with a high glycaemic load increase cancer risk via two pathways – directly influencing biochemical pathways that promote cancer development and growth; indirectly by contributing to the development of diseases that then have an influence on cancer.