Sugar
Does sugar “feed” cancer? NO.
- Sugar intake has not been shown to directly increase the risk or progression of cancer.
- However, excessive intake of food or drinks or beverages containing high content of sugar can add substantial amounts of calories to the diet and thus cause weight gain.
- Weight gain can lead to obesity which then can impact the outcome of cancer.
- By promoting obesity and elevating insulin levels:
- High sugar intake may indirectly increase cancer risk
- Brown sugar or honey is no different from white (refine) sugar with regard to their effects on body weight or insulin.
- Patients with diabetes may consume good amounts of fresh vegetables and some fruit or fresh juice. However, eating too much fruit or juices can increase blood sugar which can also impact cancer outcome and treatment.
Dietary Guidelines for Diabetes [please click the link]
For further learning call the Health Education Department 408-851-3800 for diabetic class information
Other food and nutrition topics:
- Cooking oil
- Dietary fat
- Dietary fiber
- Omega 3 fatty acid
- Organic healthy food
- Preserved food
- Red meat
- Soy products
- Sugar
- Vegetarian diet guideline
- Vitamin D
- Other resources
