Danger of Fat

     Besides being linked to atherosclerosis, fats are also under heavy suspicion as a contributing cause of cancer. Cancer of the breast appears to be related to excessive use of highly refined corned corn and vegetable oils. Laboratory studies in animals have shown that the more fat consumed, the more cancer observed. When research animals were fed both high-fat and high-protein at the same time, they showed a higher incidence of cancers than when fed only high-fat or high-protein alone.

     Studies from research laboratories have led to the following conclusions:

1. Virus-caused cancer is promoted by excess fat.
2. Chemically-caused cancer is promoted by excess fat.
3. Cancer, secondary to X-ray radiation, is promoted by excess fat.
4. Transplanted tumors in animals are promoted when excess fat is given.

     The ideal diet is to eat fat as it occurs naturally in whole grains, vegetables, nuts, and seeds (the latter two in moderation). Remember, vegetable fats contain no cholesterol and no viruses. However, one should not eat excessive amounts of refined vegetable oil, nuts, or seeds.

     The right fats in the right amounts are absolutely essential for every cell of the body.

     From the book of "Eight Secrets of Health by Ethel R. Nelson, M.D."