Maintaining proper weight important to prevent cancer
Rule No. 1) weight gain leads to more deaths in cancer patients, than even heart disease. Adult weight gain and abdominal and overall body fat are linked to post menopausal breast cancer, as well as those of the colorectum, pancreas, esophagus, endometrium and kidneys. This is because fat around the abdomen secretes a no. of hormones, which increases inflammation, & encourages cells to grow & divide very quickly, increasing one's cancer risk.
Rule no. 2) Good diet
A healthy, varied diet is an important part of your anti-cancer battle. Certain foods – particularly fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans – are proven to have cancer-fighting vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and phytochemicals. Eat whole – or minimally processed – grains or legumes such as peas and beans at every meal.
Rule no. 3- what food to eat
. Stinky vegetables: Such sulfur-containing veggies – such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and Brussels sprouts –turn off signals to cancer cells to divide and conquer.
Strawberries: The luscious red berries are rich in ellagic acid, a phytochemical that may function as an estrogen-blocker and reduce hormone-driven breast cancers. At only 50 calories per cup, they’re a cancer-fighter’s friend.
Pistachios: This green nut is full of gamma-tocopherol, a potentially cancer-fighting type of vitamin E.
People who ate 2 ounces of pistachios a day showed higher blood levels of gamma-tocopherol than those who did not eat pistachios, also being rich in phytosterols, which give a double boost with its anti-cancer and heart-health properties. Plus, they provide a hefty amount of fiber and blood pressure-loving potassium. But be careful as they're rich in calories, so don't go overboard !
Beans: The fiber, potassium, magnesium and folate in beans are tied to decreased cancer risk, some of the beans’ phytochemicals may slow tumor growth and inhibit cancer cell reproduction.
Green, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables: These colorful foods give us carotenoids, a powerful anti-cancer antioxidant. Have more of kale, broccoli, carrots, spinach, papaya and pumpkin as protect us from cancers of the lung, esophagus, mouth and pharynx
Honey: Studies have shown honey decreases tumor growth in mice and seems to have anti-bacterial properties that might decrease stomach ulcers.
Babies younger than one year shouldn’t be given honey – they don’t have a strong enough immune system to fight off botulism spores that may be lurking in it.
Whole grains: People who ate a lot of whole grains had a 21%-43% lower risk of developing gastrointestinal cancer . Whole grains contain the kernel’s germ, bran and starchy endosperm, which contain disease-fighting antioxidants, phenols, phytoestrogens and saponins.
Avoid Alcohol: Although moderate drinking is linked with less heart disease, women have another worry. Even one drink per day poses a higher risk of breast cancer. “Less would be better.”
How to cook your foods?
Boiling veggies is a no-no as it destroys or washes away some cancer-fighting nutrients. Instead, steam, bake or microwave vegetables in small amounts of liquid.
Spice things up! Many herbs and spices are concentrated sources of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds and offer other cancer-fighting effects too.
Oregano and rosemary are strong antioxidants. Cilantro seems to detoxify cancer-causing compounds. Turmeric contains curcurmin, the source of the spice’s bold yellow color, which decreases inflammation.
Fresh and dried herbs and spices also pep up your meals without sodium (that’s good for your blood pressure) or extra calories.
Exercise is important as there’s evidence that being physically active reduces circulating estrogen levels, which might help reduce breast and endometrial cancers. Exercise also wards off obesity, which increase the risk for many types of cancer. One need not go for long runs, but just walking for 6 days a week for 30 minutes is good enough.
For more info on this pl. go to this site
http://www.lifescript.com/Health/Conditions/Cancer/The_Anti-Cancer_Diet.aspx?utm_campaign=2011-05-04-80066&utm_source=healthy-adva
Rule no. 2) Good diet
A healthy, varied diet is an important part of your anti-cancer battle. Certain foods – particularly fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans – are proven to have cancer-fighting vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and phytochemicals. Eat whole – or minimally processed – grains or legumes such as peas and beans at every meal.
Rule no. 3- what food to eat
. Stinky vegetables: Such sulfur-containing veggies – such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and Brussels sprouts –turn off signals to cancer cells to divide and conquer.
Strawberries: The luscious red berries are rich in ellagic acid, a phytochemical that may function as an estrogen-blocker and reduce hormone-driven breast cancers. At only 50 calories per cup, they’re a cancer-fighter’s friend.
Pistachios: This green nut is full of gamma-tocopherol, a potentially cancer-fighting type of vitamin E.
People who ate 2 ounces of pistachios a day showed higher blood levels of gamma-tocopherol than those who did not eat pistachios, also being rich in phytosterols, which give a double boost with its anti-cancer and heart-health properties. Plus, they provide a hefty amount of fiber and blood pressure-loving potassium. But be careful as they're rich in calories, so don't go overboard !
Beans: The fiber, potassium, magnesium and folate in beans are tied to decreased cancer risk, some of the beans’ phytochemicals may slow tumor growth and inhibit cancer cell reproduction.
Green, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables: These colorful foods give us carotenoids, a powerful anti-cancer antioxidant. Have more of kale, broccoli, carrots, spinach, papaya and pumpkin as protect us from cancers of the lung, esophagus, mouth and pharynx
Honey: Studies have shown honey decreases tumor growth in mice and seems to have anti-bacterial properties that might decrease stomach ulcers.
Babies younger than one year shouldn’t be given honey – they don’t have a strong enough immune system to fight off botulism spores that may be lurking in it.
Whole grains: People who ate a lot of whole grains had a 21%-43% lower risk of developing gastrointestinal cancer . Whole grains contain the kernel’s germ, bran and starchy endosperm, which contain disease-fighting antioxidants, phenols, phytoestrogens and saponins.
Avoid Alcohol: Although moderate drinking is linked with less heart disease, women have another worry. Even one drink per day poses a higher risk of breast cancer. “Less would be better.”
How to cook your foods?
Boiling veggies is a no-no as it destroys or washes away some cancer-fighting nutrients. Instead, steam, bake or microwave vegetables in small amounts of liquid.
Spice things up! Many herbs and spices are concentrated sources of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds and offer other cancer-fighting effects too.
Oregano and rosemary are strong antioxidants. Cilantro seems to detoxify cancer-causing compounds. Turmeric contains curcurmin, the source of the spice’s bold yellow color, which decreases inflammation.
Fresh and dried herbs and spices also pep up your meals without sodium (that’s good for your blood pressure) or extra calories.
Exercise is important as there’s evidence that being physically active reduces circulating estrogen levels, which might help reduce breast and endometrial cancers. Exercise also wards off obesity, which increase the risk for many types of cancer. One need not go for long runs, but just walking for 6 days a week for 30 minutes is good enough.
For more info on this pl. go to this site
http://www.lifescript.com/Health/Conditions/Cancer/The_Anti-Cancer_Diet.aspx?utm_campaign=2011-05-04-80066&utm_source=healthy-adva
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