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Cancer Prevention Diet

It's a killer

Cancer in all its forms has been named by the National Center for Health Statistics as the number two leading cause of death in the U.S., second only to heart disease. Although there are many things still unknown about the causes and cures for this dreaded disease, most health experts agree that there is a correlation between what you eat and your chances of having cancer end your life prematurely.

Healthy eating is really based on two main factors--what you eat and what you don't eat. That is, you can help your body prevent disease by eating foods that promote good health, while at the same time avoiding foods that hinder it. In addition, the quality of the foods you choose and the way you prepare them, can affect their ability to keep you healthy.

Here is a list of some things you can do with your diet to help prevent cancer.

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Cancer Prevention Diet

*Eat colorful foods--red, orange, yellow, green, purple--for their phytonutrients

*Lightly cook vegetables or eat them raw to maintain nutritional value

*Include broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Bok choy and other cruciferous vegetables, since these vegetables contain a substance that appears to fight cancer cells

*Eat berries such as blueberries, raspberries and blackberries on a regular basis

*Emphasize a variety of whole grains for fiber

*Increase your Omega-3 consumption with cold-water fish, fish oil, walnuts and flax seed

*Wash vegetables and fruits with a food-grade veggie wash to remove pesticides.

*Reduce intake of animal fats such as found in meats and dairy products.

*Drink 6-8 glasses of filtered water each day and avoid soft drinks of all kinds.

*Limit or avoid refined carbohydrates such as white flour products and sugar

*Add some turmeric (the spice that makes mustard and curry powder yellow) to your diet

*Avoid trans-fats that are in many processed foods

*Limit or eliminate grilled, smoked and fried foods

*Eat organic, when possible, especially meats and dairy products

*Avoid overeating and taxing your system which weakens it.

*Enjoy your meals in a relaxing environment whenever possible

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