honey and cancer?

Question

i found two books with diets for cancer?
in one there are some receipts with honey
the other "says" honey is not good because of the high sugar content.
is honey really bad? if yes in what stage of cancer?
or is the trick in the mixture ? for example honey in marmelade.

recipes - sorry - not receipts

Answer 1

The world is full of competing theories and advice on nutrition and cancer. You just have to pick what feels right to you and go with it.

I was advised by a naturopath that a low glycemic diet was best. His theory was that the metabolism of cancer cells is inefficient and they need lots of sugar to proliferate. This doesn't mean no honey, but sugars should only be used in conjunction with protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates. The idea is not to eat anything that will elevate your blood sugar. He also recommended eating sweets during chemo. The theory behind this is that the sugar stimulates the cancer cells and makes them more susceptible to the chemo.

I don't know what difference it made, but I followed his advice and I'm still here.

Answer 2

Honey is very healthy because of the many enzymes and agents in it. But if it helps with cancer I don't know.
When you have cancer at a late stage you can forget about the sugar rate and anything else. Just enjoy the rest of your life. Do whatever you can and want to do !

Answer 3

There are many different types of cancers (blood, bone, organ, etc) and various modalities for treating each. As a simple object lesson...cancer can oftentimes be traced back to free radicals causing oxidative stress to the cellular [lipid] membranes which can adversely impact our DNA. To neutralize or reduce this oxidation process, one must increase their level of antioxidants through the ingestion of fruits and vegetables (not synthetic supplements like A, C and E). The data is already very conclusive on this.
For your edification, I've posted some excellent research in my Yahoo Briefcase which you can freely download: http://briefcase.yahoo.com/apuzyr

There is other information there, as well, which you may also find useful pertaining to high protein diets, building up the immune system, ideal blood tests, macular degeneration, diabetic neuropathy, free radicals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, synthetic vitamins vs whole food, etc.

PS: There is also a lot of truth to the old adage "Don't worry yourself sick."

Answer 4

Honey is one of the most healthiest of foods!
What utter rot.
If you have an issue with sugar then yeah ok but please!
Chuck those books in the bin!

Answer 5

Honey, this is news to me because I have never heard that it is anything bu just healthy. I never have read anything about it being a preventative. I know it is better for you than white sugar physically.

Answer 6

forget the books, there's a honey from New Zealand, called
Airborne Kamahi , its from creamy colored flowers which bees find very attractive and it has antioxidant and many more qualities
for good health.

Answer 7

Read the cancer testimonials on my page and blog roll

Answer 8

i have read it somewhere that honey and cinnamon make miracles...i think jst a spoonful of honey, not a whole jar....