People who eat a sugary, starchy diet may be raising their risk of lung cancer, even if they don't smoke, researchers say.
They found that people who recall eating more foods that have a high glycemic index also were more likely to develop lung cancer. Glycemic index is a term that's familiar to people with diabetes. It describes food that raises blood sugar and stimulates production of insulin — think bagels, white rice and some fruits such as melon and pineapple.
http://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/sugary-starchy-diet-may-raise-chances-lung-cancer-n534156
They found that people who recall eating more foods that have a high glycemic index also were more likely to develop lung cancer. Glycemic index is a term that's familiar to people with diabetes. It describes food that raises blood sugar and stimulates production of insulin — think bagels, white rice and some fruits such as melon and pineapple.
http://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/sugary-starchy-diet-may-raise-chances-lung-cancer-n534156