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Cancer Prevention- Diet Is The Key
Did you know that up to a third of cancer deaths in the US are related to diet in some way or other ? This statistic has been released by the National Cancer Institute and it is backed up by other prestigious institutes all over the world
Did you know that up to a third of cancer deaths in the US are related to diet in some way or other ? This statistic has been released by the National Cancer Institute and it is backed up by other prestigious institutes all over the world
What you eat can very often determine how long you are going to live and whether you are at risk from cancer or not. The American Cancer Society carried out a telephone survey and found that ignorance about lifestyle choices and their impact on a person’s health was staggeringly high. Sadly, many of these people are the ones most likely to succumb to cancer. The importance of information and education campaigns cannot be overstressed.
Lots of people think that chili peppers are bad for your stomach and that too much spicy food might not be such a good thing. Fact is that chilies contain a chemical called capsaicin which can neutralize nitrosamines which cause cancer. Chilies (used in moderation) are therefore a great ally in the fight against stomach cancer.
Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage also have had a great press and not without good reason ! These are the vegetables that contain a chemical that can transform a cancer producing estrogen into a much milder one. This is well documented for the prevention of breast cancer. Brocoli get an extra prize in that they contain the chemical sulforaphane which can help to prevent certain cancers such as rectal cancer.
Carrots contain beta-carotene which are well known for helping sunbathers get a quick safe tan. Apart from that, they contain a chemical called falcarinol which has been effective in preventing cancer. My other favourite is the avocado because I know it is a potent antioxidant which will fight the free radicals which cause cancer.
Alcohol consumed in large quantities are known to be a cause of cancer and is even considered to be a carcinogen. It is also a toxin and not good for your liver. However, red wine if consumed in moderate quantities offers protection mainly because it contains polyphenols which are potent antioxidants. A substance called resveratrol which stops cells multiplying, has been found in the grape skins.
All the Mediterranean fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruit are really healthy foods because they contain monoterpenes which will do the job of expelling carcinogens out of the body. These fruits also contain vitamin C, folic acid and beta-carotene.
Add nuts, mushrooms and figs to all these good things to eat and you have many of the essential ingredients of the Mediterranean Diet which has been researched all over the world because it is such a healthy diet and can play a significant part in preventing heart disease and lowering cancer rates. Why go to all the fuss of complicated meal plans, calorie counting and difficult recipes when you can all the benefits of tasty, easy food which the Mediterranean Diet provides.