Scientists say green tea, ginger prevent cancer, cause smoking.

The debate on the possible health benefits of being Japanese drew closer to a conclusion today, as scientists revealed preliminary results showing gingerol to be an effective tumor retardant. Adding to the wealth of data on the effects of green tea, the new study may end discussion on which is healthier:

tea, ginger root, tofu, and vegetables
or
corn bread, corn-syrup, and corn-fed beef.

Researchers also noted a remarked statistical correlation between green tea and ginger consumption and tobacco smoking. "Cautious Americans trying to reduce their cancer risk will wait until this link has been more thoroughly examined before farcically adopting the Japanese lifestyle," said Iman Hakim, a researcher at the University of Arizona Cancer Center. "Until we know which has the stronger effect, people should continue smoking through a hole in a sheet to avoid serious consequences."