Living a #healthylife can be challenging when there are seemingly endless fad diets, do’s & don’ts, celebrity tips, & kitchen hacks. It can all seem a little overwhelming. The truth is that being healthy is not as difficult or restrictive as people are led to believe. These excessively restrictive diets cause many people to find #healthyeating ‘too hard’ or not worth it. This is a particularly dangerous notion as diet is directly linked to cancer. Aside from quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet is the most effective way to reduce one’s risk of cancer.
🥗Research suggests that simple lifestyle changes, such as following a #healthydiet, could prevent 30-50% of all cancers. A healthy diet offers cancer-fighting nutrients but also reduces the likelihood of obesity which greatly increases one’s risk of cancer.
🥗Obese people often have chronic low-level inflammation, which can cause DNA damage that leads to cancer. Plus, fat tissue produces excess amounts of estrogen & hormones that stimulate or inhibit cell growth. Naturally, hormones that interfere with cell growth can support the spread of cancer. High levels of estrogen are associated w/ increased risks of several cancers (breast, ovarian, & endometrial cancers).
🥗A great way to increase the amount of cancer-fighting nutrients in one’s diet is to emphasize fruits & vegetables in meals. It is best to eat these foods raw, as this will ensure that all nutrients are consumed. However, even boiled & steamed vegetables offer excellent health benefits.
🥗In addition to fruits & vegetables, eating calcium-rich foods & lean meat can support a cancer-fighting diet. Instead of frying or breading meat, opt for grilling or baking to make meals healthier. Of course, this doesn’t mean that secret family recipe books need to be tossed. A healthy diet is all about balance, so a starchy or calorie-dense meal now & then is certainly acceptable. Monitoring serving size & pairing with exercise means that comfort foods can be enjoyed without guilt or worry.
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