High glycemic index carbohydrates cause cancer, says study author in clarifications

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A follow-up statement from the authors of the now-famous "carbs cause cancer" research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute confirms that only high glycemic index carbs cause cancer. That is, the most refined, most highly processed carbohydrates like refined white flour and white sugar. Complex carbohydrates such as whole grains and vegetables were not shown to cause cancer.

Of course, virtually all Americans currently pig out on high-carbohydrate foods such as soft drinks, crackers, breads, cookies, pastries, potato chips, pastas, desserts, granola bars, "energy" drinks and the like. These products are all now linked to cancer, according to this research. This is going to drive the food manufacturers nuts. Makers of these high-carbohydrate foods are already losing serious market share thanks to the popularity of the Atkins Diet and the South Beach Diet, and now, with this research, even more people are going to start avoiding refined carbohydrates.

Join the club. I've been 100% free of soft drinks for seven years (not a sip), and free of refined sugars for almost as long. I gave up all breads several months ago, and I plan to pursue a low-carbohydrate diet for the rest of my healthful life. It isn't just a weight loss diet, you know: low-carb is the way to live your entire life.
About the author: Mike Adams is a natural health author and technology pioneer with a strong interest in personal health, the environment and the power of nature to help us all heal He has authored more than 1,500 articles and dozens of reports, guides and interviews on natural health topics, impacting the lives of millions of readers around the world who are experiencing phenomenal health benefits from reading his articles. Adams is a trusted, independent journalist who receives no money or promotional fees whatsoever to write about other companies' products. In 2007, Adams launched EcoLEDs, a maker of super bright LED light bulbs that are 1000% more energy efficient than incandescent lights. He also launched an online retailer of environmentally-friendly products (BetterLifeGoods.com) and uses a portion of its profits to help fund non-profit endeavors. He's also a noted technology pioneer and founded a software company in 1993 that developed the HTML email newsletter software currently powering the NaturalNews subscriptions. Adams is currently the executive director of the Consumer Wellness Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit, and practices nature photography, Capoeira, Pilates and organic gardening.


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