Summary: In this episode of The Dr. Rob Show we discuss the difficult topic of cancer. We discuss how the type, quality and the amount of certain foods can contribute to the development of certain cancers. We talk about T. Colin Campbell and The China Study, which was an important study that concluded eating higher amounts of animal protein and fat increased the risk of developing certain cancers. In the study, this difference was seen between the rural and urban populations in China. The rural population tended to eat more vegetables and less animal protein, and therefore had a lower incidence of cancer. Whereas the urban population consumed more animal protein and less vegetables and had a higher incidence of cancer. In Dr. Rob's opinion, there is probably some other variable in the urban population that was not accounted for such as the consumption of sugar, refined carbohydrates or alcohol. Researchers have been trying to blame heart disease and cancer on the consumption of protein and fat for 50 years. As a country, Americans are consuming less fat on a daily basis, but the incidence of cancer is increasing. The more likely culprit is the ever increasing consumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates in our society. In this episode of The Dr. Rob Show… Discuss 'The China Study,' conducted by T. Collin Campbell Discuss nutrition and cancer Discuss how the type, quality and amount of food contributes to cancer Discuss weight loss and cancer Discuss the term "Epigenetics," which is how our environment affects our genes Discuss foods that prevent cancer and other chronic disease What Do You Think? Do you have a family history of a particular cancer? What measures are you taking to protect yourself? Take Action We want to hear your thoughts and questions Make a comment here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook
