Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Do you know you can create a striking difference on cancer infliction with the help of a proper nutrient diet? Read on to know how effective and what a massive role can nutrients play in fighting a serial killer like Cancer. Many experts agree that making better choices on what you put on your plate is one way to thwart cell changes or mutations that can lead to cancer. A caustic disease like cancer doesn’t just appear or take its shape in one day. It takes long in getting affected to it. So why not prevent it at its very initial stage with the help of a good diet full of nutrition?
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Here are few tips on how you can fight this traumatic disease with the help of food:
- If you are suffering from overweight or obesity, you can reduce your risk of cancer by cutting down the excess pounds. Have plenty of vegetables, salads, lower-calorie soups and stews which have legumes. Avoid having foods which consume more of fat, sugar and calories. While having your favorite juices, check the calorie content and then have. Alcohol is a strict no-no in this therapy.
- Follow a diet that is high is fruits and vegetables. They are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help strengthen your immune system. Vitamins A, C and E and the mineral selenium are potent cancer fighters. Have more of broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. Tomato product contains high vitamin C which ranges from watermelons, red pepper, pink grape fruit, carrots and spinach. Garlic and onions are a must in this therapy. Berries are a wonderful nutrition product which you can always enjoy after meal as desserts.
- High-fiber diet reduces the chances of cancer to a great extent. Countries that cultivate high-fiber foods are one the safest hands. Fibrous foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains such as oats and barley are a wonderful fighter against cancer.
- Cut back on saturated fat found in animal sources and Trans fatty acids found in processed foods. Increase omega-3 fats, which may suppress tumors. These fats are found in cold water fish like salmons and sardines, and also in walnuts and flaxseeds. A healthy mix of vitamin E, photochemical and antioxidants may prevent certain cancers but watch out the calories before consuming them.
- Don’t eat broccoli on a daily basis. Instead, try to intake foods which contain other substances. One food that can fight one cancer can block another cancer at the same time. Compounds in food might work together in fighting cancer with joined hands. Always explore the product details and try having something new every time you go out. Don’t stick to one diet or one food category everyday.
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