Study Finds Some Healthy Foods Could Help Cancer Spread — Vanessa Murdock
Fish, whole grains, asparagus – all are touted as healthy foods. But new research finds a specific amino acid found in each of the nutrient-rich noshes, called asparagine, which could help spread breast cancer. Charles Shapiro, MD, director of cancer survivorship and translational breast cancer research at The Tisch Cancer Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, said at this point the research is far removed from practical application. “Don’t stop eating asparagus,” he said. What is proven to improve health is to step up physical activity and eat a well-balanced, sensible diet. “Less red meat, more greens. Cook your food, instead of buying processed food,” Dr. Shapiro added.
- Charles Shapiro, MD, Director, Cancer Survivorship, Translational Breast Cancer Research, The Tisch Cancer Institute, Professor, Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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