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Study suggests soy foods could
diminish risk of prostate cancer
ENFIELD, AUSTRALIA - Evidence
that soy products may help reduce the
risk of prostate cancer development and
progression emerged in a study published in Urology, a medical journal.
Subjects in the study showed a
marked reduction in prostate-specific
antigen (P.S.A.) levels in patients with
prostate cancer who incorporated soy
into their diets.
The study was conducted at Monash
University in Australia.
"Effects of a Diet Rich in Phytoestrogens
on Prostate-Specific Antigen and Sex Hormones in Men Diagnosed with Prostate
Cancer," was written by a team led by
Fabien S. Dalais of Monash University.
Participants in the study experienced a
significant improvement in P.S.A. levels
after a month, with the drop averaging
13%. P.S.A. levels are widely used to
screen for prostate cancer and for tracking
the disease after it has been diagnosed.
Prostate cancer is the leading cancer in
men in Australia. It is the second deadliest
cancer for men in the United States. The
study noted that considerable differences
exist worldwide in rates of prostate cancer,

with the incidence and mortality rates particularly low in China and Japan.
"Studies of Chinese and Japanese men
migrating to the United States found that
the men adopt a greater prostate cancer incidence pattern within two generations,"
the study said. "It has been suggested that
the phytoestrogens contained in soybeans,
the isoflavones, and, to a lesser extent, the
phytoestrogens in linseed, the lignans,
could be responsible for this difference."
Subjects in the Australia study were divided into three groups. Each subject was
asked to eat four bread slices per day provided as part of the study. One group ate
bread with added heat-treated soy grits. A
second group ate bread with the soy grits
plus linseed. The third group was a control
group eating regular wheat bread.
The randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study enrolled participants
diagnosed with prostate cancer and
scheduled for radical prostatectomy. In a
prestudy visit, blood and urine samples
were collected. The samples were taken
a second time one day before surgery. Of
the 28 patients who completed the study,
significant differences (-13%) were ob-

New survey shows eating a bowl of cereal a
day may help moms achieve top five goals
POMPANO BEACH, FLA. - A bowl of cereal may be all it takes to satisfy the top five
goals for moms in 2005, according to a new
survey conducted by Bluesuitmom.com, a
resource for working mothers.
Maria Bailey, founder and president of
Bluesuitmom.com, revealed a simple mantra
of "Multiple goals, just one bowl," for moms

to keep in mind as they work toward the top
five goals identified by working moms in a
recent survey: weight management, staying
healthy, spending more time with family,
improving their children's performance in
school and adding variety to their lives.
According to the survey, only about 38% of
the working moms responded that they eat

Mom's top five resolutions for 2005
POMPANO BEACH, FLA. - The following were identified by working moms as their
top five resolutions for 2005, according to a survey conducted by Bluesuitmom.com, a
resource for working mothers.
* Manage weight - Studies show that diets high in fiber and or whole grains may
help with weight management, so choose cereals rich in fiber or whole grain.
* Live a healthier lifestyle - Breakfast can help provide up to a quarter of your
daily recommended vitamins and minerals.
* Spend more time with family - Five minutes eating together in the morning
around the table might not seem like a lot of time, but it adds up (to over 30 hours a
year).
* Help kids do better in school - Breakfast can help increase kid's attention spans
and ability to focus, and it doesn't have to be elaborate - a bowl of cereal will do the
trick.
* Add variety to life and try new things - Make it personal. Liven up your mornings and start your day with a little variety. Try new cereal flavors, shapes and textures
in your morning bowl or add fruit. Don't be afraid, try something new. MBN

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served between the heat treated soy grits
and the control wheat bread group.
"The favorable change in P.S.A. levels
observed in the H.T. soy group compared with the control group suggests
an inhibition in prostate cancer cell
growth," the authors said.
At the same time, they observed a number of limitations in the study. Changes in
the biomarkers "are only suggestions and
do not necessarily translate into a reduced
incidence of the disease or improved outcome from treatment," the authors said.
They warned that the results should
be "interpreted with extreme caution."
Further study was suggested.
"There is a need to examine these effects
on in vitro markets of prostate cancer, such
as the proliferation index," they said. "Longer duration studies with a larger number
of subjects would be worthwhile to confirm
the potential beneficial results."
Demonstrating health benefits specific
to men could broaden the market for soy
products. To date, a large part of the
marketing emphasis for soy has related
to health and wellness issues associated
with women. Specifically, makers of soy
products have emphasized the potential
benefits of soy in helping prevent osteoporosis and breast cancer and reducing
menopausal symptoms. MBN

breakfast every day, citing lack of time as the
most common reason for skipping breakfast.
Seventy-three per cent of moms surveyed
said they were unaware that cereal is an excellent source of fiber and whole grain.
"One simple step can help you keep your
top goals in check," Ms. Bailey said. "Pouring
one bowl of cereal in the morning and taking
those five minutes each day to sit down with
your kids can help you achieve multiple
resolutions which can seem overwhelming
when added to an already full schedule."
In addition to being an excellent source of
fiber and whole grain, cereal is easy to prepare,
which gives moms more time to spend with
their family, said the American Cereal Council.
The A.C.C. is a resource to the public and media, advocating and educating others about the
positive benefits of ready-to-eat cereal.
"When moms make having a bowl of cereal for breakfast before school a morning ritual, they not only have a few more minutes
in the morning to bond with their children,
but will ensure that they are doing their part
to prepare their children and themselves for
the day," the A.C.C. said. "Discovering new
ways to help kids do better in school can be
as simple as a breakfast in the morning - another resolution to check off the list."
By mixing varieties of cereal to combine
different flavors, textures and shapes, moms
are able to add a little fun to the breakfast
eating experience. MBN
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