IBS and Related Gastrointestinal Disorders

Thursday, April 21, 2011

N-nitroso compounds and cancer incidence: the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)–Norfolk Study

N-nitroso compounds and cancer incidence: the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)–Norfolk Study

N-nitroso compounds are high in processed deli meats, bacon, hot dogs and sausages. Be careful of nitrates and nitrites in your meat....they interact with the natural proteins and create N-nitroso compounds.

High-protein, reduced-carbohydrate weight-loss diets promote metabolite profiles likely to be detrimental to colonic health

High-protein, reduced-carbohydrate weight-loss diets promote metabolite profiles likely to be detrimental to colonic health

Paleo diet advocates take note...paleo diet does not mean Atkin's diet, make sure you're eating loads of greens and vegetables to balance the protein intake!