April is National Cancer Control Month
Cancer control encompasses prevention, detection, treatment
and support to cancer patients, their families, their caregivers and survivorship issues through the end of life," said Nancy Lins at the American Cancer Society. One can lower your risk for cancer with:
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More and more research is telling us that poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle are among the most important contributors to cancer.
Making daily
healthy food
choices means:
- Eating at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies, including legumes.
- Aiming for at least 3 servings of whole grains; brown rice, wheat pasta etc.
- Cutting back on processed meats and processed foods.
- Watching your 'portion size'.
- Cutting back and eating less foods high in fat, calories and added sugars.
- Avoiding foods containing hydrogenated oils, MSG, artificial food coloring and chemical preservatives which are thought to promote cancer.
- Eating foods which are said to not only prevent but fight cancer: garlic, onions, broccoli, cabbage, berries, cauliflower, sprouts, wheat grass, and barley grass.
www.canceriq.org
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When you make food choices, you want foods that are nutrient-dense. What this means is that these foods are full
of nutrients and generally less calories. Nutrient-dense foods include brightly colored fruits and vegetables; low-fat meats
and dairy; legumes; fish; and fortified foods. If you shop the perimeters of a grocery store, you will find many nutrient-dense foods.
www.mypyramid.gov/steps/nutrientdensefoods.html
Remember: the foods you eat
can affect your health in a very big way. To be healthy
or unhealthy -
the choice is yours.
Miracle Cure Found for a Sedentary Lifestyle
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