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New genetic evidence could strengthen the link between the role of dietary fats with colon cancer progression. Because this cancer occurs in the digestive tract, scientists have often considered important links to diet. Now new evidence verifies a connection to dietary fats, such as those found in processed meats, butter, beef and pork fat, shortening, and margarine. Dr. Raymond DuBois, of Arizona State University, has identified a molecule, called peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta (PPAR delta), which, when deleted in mice with colon cancer, stopped the progression of tumor growth. The study was published in the April 21 early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The DuBois research team has been in pursuit of uncovering the links between inflammation and colon cancer for the past two decades. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Diet and cancer Known risks for colorectal cancers — tumors affecting the colon and the rectum are commonly grouped together as they affect the digestive tract — include family history, inflammatory bowel disease, smoking, and type 2 diabetes. Foods high in saturated fats may also increase risk and so general advice to help you avoid colorectal cancer is to focus on your diet. Recent, large studies, for instance, suggest that fiber, especially from whole grains, may lower colorectal cancer risk. Doctors also recommend you limit your intake of red and processed meats, eat more vegetables and fruits, watch your weight (especially watch for gains around the midsection), avoid excessive alcohol and get recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D, which may work together to prevent these cancers. The facts about fat There are numerous types of fat. Your body makes its own fat from taking in excess calories. Some fats are found in foods from plants and animals and are known as dietary fat. Dietary fat is a macronutrients, along with protein and carbohydrates, that provide energy for your body. Fat is essential to your health because it supports a number of your body's functions. Some vitamins, for instance, must have fat to dissolve and nourish your body. But there is a dark side to fat. Fat is high in calories and small amounts can add up quickly. If you eat more calories than you need, you will gain weight. Excess weight is inked to poor health. Research about the possible harms and benefits of dietary fat is always evolving. And a growing body of research suggests that when it comes to dietary fat, you should focus on eating healthy fats and avoiding unhealthy fats. Simply stated, fat is made up of varying amounts of fatty acids. It's the type and amount of fatty acid found in food that determines the effect of the fat on your health. Harmful dietary fat There are two main types of potentially harmful dietary fat — fat that is mostly saturated and fat that contains trans fat: Saturated fat. This is a type of fat that comes mainly from animal sources of food, such as red meat, poultry and full-fat dairy products. Saturated fat raises total blood cholesterol levels and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Saturated fat may also increase your risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer. Trans fat. This is a type of fat that occurs naturally in some foods in small amounts. But most trans fats are made from oils through a food processing method called partial hydrogenation. By partially hydrogenating oils, they become easier to cook with and less likely to spoil than do naturally occurring oils. Research studies show that these partially hydrogenated trans fats can increase unhealthy LDL cholesterol and lower healthy high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. This can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Most fats that have a high percentage of saturated fat or that contain trans fat are solid at room temperature. Because of this, they're typically referred to as solid fats. They include beef fat, pork fat, butter, shortening and stick margarine. Healthier dietary fat The types of potentially helpful dietary fat are mostly unsaturated: Monounsaturated fat. This is a type of fat found in a variety of foods and oils. Studies show that eating foods rich in monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) improves blood cholesterol levels, which can decrease your risk of heart disease. Research also shows that MUFAs may benefit insulin levels and blood sugar control, which can be especially helpful if you have type 2 diabetes. Polyunsaturated fat. This is a type of fat found mostly in plant-based foods and oils. Evidence shows that eating foods rich in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) improves blood cholesterol levels, which can decrease your risk of heart disease. PUFAs may also help decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes. Omega-3 fatty acids. One type of polyunsaturated fat is made up of mainly omega-3 fatty acids and may be especially beneficial to your heart. Omega-3, found in some types of fatty fish, appears to decrease the risk of coronary artery disease. It may also protect against irregular heartbeats and help lower blood pressure levels. There are plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids. However, the body doesn't convert it and use it as well as omega-3 from fish. Foods made up mostly of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature, such as olive oil, safflower oil, peanut oil and corn oil. Fish high in omega-3 fatty acids include salmon, tuna, trout, mackerel, sardines and herring. Plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseed (ground), oils (canola, flaxseed, soybean), and nuts and other seeds (walnuts, butternuts and sunflower). Tips for choosing foods with the best types of dietary fat So now that you know which types of dietary fat are healthy or unhealthy, and how much to include, how do you adjust your diet to meet dietary guidelines? First, focus on reducing foods high in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol. Then emphasize food choices that include plenty of monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs). But a word of caution — don't go overboard even on healthy fats. All fats, including the healthy ones, are high in calories. So consume MUFA-rich and PUFA-rich foods instead of other fatty foods, not in addition to them. Here are some tips to help you make over the fat in your diet: Use the Nutrition Facts label when selecting foods. Read food labels and look for the amount of trans fat listed. By law a serving of food containing less than 0.5 grams of trans fat can be labeled as 0 grams. Therefore, it is important to also check ingredient lists for the term "partially hydrogenated." It's best to avoid foods that contain trans fat and those that have been partially hydrogenated. Prepare fish, such as salmon and mackerel, instead of meat at least twice a week to get a source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Limit sizes to 4 ounces of cooked seafood a serving, and bake or broil seafood instead of frying. Use liquid vegetable oil instead of solid fats. For example, saute with olive oil instead of butter, and use canola oil when baking. Use olive oil in salad dressings and marinades. Use egg substitutes instead of whole eggs when possible. Select milk and dairy products that are low in fat. Sources: http://www.eurekalert.org/, http://www.medicaldaily.com/, http://www.mayoclinic.org/
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The song and dance with birth control pills went on for years. Seven years if we want to be a bit more specific. Yes, I had regular periods, but I still had unbearable pain and bleeding. Where one pill failed to eradicate the pain, another was brought in its place to try to solve the problem. Only my doctors and I weren’t attempting to solve any problems. We were simply trying to cover up my symptoms. Pills for a monthly cycle, pills for a quarterly cycle, and even birth control shots could do nothing for me. What I discovered through my mess of medication was that I was losing myself. In high school I considered myself a truly happy and positive person. No matter the situation I really tried to see the good. Something as silly as the sun being in my eyes was a terrific reminder that I had the ability to see. Sore muscles after a hard softball practice reminded me that I had passions and was able to work hard. Even the difficulty with my parents splitting up allowed me to discover how much I enjoyed writing. However, this bright outlook on life faded. I began to feel sad and often. Simple tasks became a struggle, as my body hurt physically and I was hurting mentally. Anger took over being rational and I felt like I was losing control. As a self-proclaimed “mama’s girl” I went straight to my mom for advice. I know it bothered her immensely to see me in pain and not know what to do to help. By her suggestion, I went to see a new gynecologist. He was the director of my younger sister’s choral group and had performed in a local show with her. Being a friend of the family, I was happy to see someone that I knew was not only respected in his profession, but also someone in whom I could put my trust. It didn’t take long after I shared my symptoms and experiences for him to suggest a root cause: “Maybe you have endometriosis.” Say that word again, please. What exactly is that? I learned that endometriosis was a condition that caused the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) to grow elsewhere in the body. It could be found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, urinary tract, bowels, or even intestines. Often this tissue could cause inflammation, scar tissue, and extreme pain. When left to grow the tissue can cause organs to fuse together or adhesions to grow. Sadly, it is one of the most common of health problems for women. So what did that mean for me exactly? Not much. At least not right away. It was August 2009 and I was getting married in October. The only reliable way to diagnose endometriosis was through surgery, which I was unwilling to have until after my wedding. Endometriosis is not visible on ultrasound or other external tests. Laparoscopic surgeries were both used in the diagnosis and removal of endo. Doctors would check for the endometrial tissue and laser off what could be seen. What was a few more months of pain after I had been suffering for so long? Wait I did, until December 21, 2009. Surgery It was a fairly benign procedure. There were no special preparations I had to make the night before, other than to not eat or drink after midnight. My dad was all scheduled to pick me up bright and early the next morning, about 5:00 am, to take me over to the hospital. Of course, I would have loved for my husband to take me, but being so close to the end of the year he was out of sick days. As a newly married couple with not much money and lots of new bills, we decided it was best that he would just go to work that day. So I woke up early, kissed him goodbye, and told him that I would see him once he got home. Being the caring and concerned person she always is, my younger sister had joined my dad for the ride. We arrived at the hospital and waited for the fun to begin. I checked in to the hospital at about 5:45 am and was taken back in to surgery around 7:30 am. This laparoscopic surgery required that I be put under general anesthesia, so I remember none of the surgery, just waking up in post-op. Other than feeling tired and sore, I felt relatively okay. The anesthesia had made me nauseous, so I sat around for a little while eating crackers and sipping on ginger ale while waiting to use the bathroom. Did you know that you are not allowed to leave the hospital until after you have gone to the bathroom? Luckily, I had no problem going at all. The problem was seeing the massive amount of blood in the toilet after I had finished. Between not eating for hours, feeling nauseated and weak from the anesthesia, and then seeing the blood, I almost fainted. Good thing my nurse had insisted she stay with me in the bathroom! After that embarrassing little episode I was allowed to head home. I was able to check out my new scars and take a beautiful nap. Two tiny incisions now graced my seldom-seen stomach. One incision was right above my pubic bone, less than an inch in length. The other incision was directly across my belly button. Now I have always had a strange belly button. It wasn’t quite an in-y and it wasn’t quite an out-y. I knew that once this new incision healed I would be left with something entirely different. It wasn’t something that was going to cause me to lose sleep. I took my medication for the pain and slept for a few glorious hours. The next two weeks were my Christmas break. I had planned the surgery for the perfect time. Not that it had slowed me down much at all. My surgery was four days before Christmas, so there was plenty to be done at home. I baked cookies, I wrapped a few last minute gifts, and I cleaned the house from top to bottom. Even I was surprised by my own ability to move around so easily. Although my abdomen was swollen from the air that had filled it during the surgery, I really only felt as though I had done a hard abdominal workout. 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