Study explores carbohydrates' impact on head, neck cancers

Study explores carbohydrates' impact on head, neck cancers Consuming high amounts of carbohydrates and various forms of sugar during the year prior to treatment for head and neck cancer may increase patients' risks of cancer recurrence and mortality, a new study reports. However, eating moderate amounts of fats and starchy foods such as whole grains, potatoes and legumes after treatment could have protective benefits, reducing patients' risks of disease recurrence and death. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J