The most comprehensive study ever done looking at the association between lifestyle and cancer has just been published in the British Journal of Cancer. For those in our industry who eat large amounts of meat, and who recommend that way of eating to their clients, might want to read Cancers attributable to dietary factors in the UK in 2010 II. Meat consumption found free here: http://www.nature.com/bjc/journal/v105/n2s/pdf/bjc2011478a.pdf It was found that the consumption of red meat and processed meat was positively associated with the risk of both colon and rectal cancer, although the association with red meat appeared to be stronger for rectal cancer. This should not be interpreted to mean that no meat should be consumed, but it should certainly caution us against eating large amounts of meat, or even eating meat every day. The World Cancer Research Fund recommends that consumption of all red meat not exceed 500g a week. I have often heard in our industry that a vegetarian diet is great, as long as you add meat to it. The findings from this study suggest that a vegetarian diet is great without the addition of meat! I don't think that personal trainers should necessarily become vegetarian. However, the results of large studies like this one should certainly make us look for suitable non-meat and vegetarian sources of protein to compliment the diet and to have several meat-free days a week. Comments Comments are closed. | 
ABOUT TONY Tony is the director of the Boutagy Fitness Institute and has recently completed a PhD in sports science at Charles Darwin University. He is also an Adjunct Associate at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Previously, Tony has been a lecturer at the Australian Fitness Network, the Australian Institute of Fitness, the Australian Catholic University, NetFit New Zealand, New Zealand Weightlifting & is currently on the editorial board for The University of the Sunshine Coast's Fitness Research program, a member of the Australian Institute of Fitness Personal Training Advisory Panel and sits on an expert task force panel for Fitness Australia. Having written strength workouts for athletes in 24 different sports, Tony is actively involved in strength & conditioning and providing educational seminars & resources for personal trainers. Tony was the recipient of the 2004 Australian Fitness Industry’s Author of the Year Award and is a certified ART provider for the entire body and long nerve tract. He is a member of the American Society of Nutrition (ASN), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the National Lipid Association (NLA), the American Nutraceutical Association (ANA) and The National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA). In his spare time, Tony enjoys cooking (mainly Thai), playing guitar (mainly classical) and reading (mainly ancient history). ArchivesFebruary 2012 Categories |
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