Some foods have been known to enhance your chances of developing cancer. They do not directly cause cancer, but when various cancers were discovered, these foods were often prominent in the diet of the cancer victims. These include:
- Fatty red meat (lean meat should be consumed instead and in moderation)
- Processed food and meat of any kind
- Organs - liver, kidney, brains, etc.
- Skin of fowl
- Fried food
- High-fat dairy products
- Alcohol
- Sugar
The food you should include in your diet for good health, cancer prevention and maximum energy include:
- Fowl with skin removed
- Cleaned fish at least 3 times a week
- Low-fat dairy products
- Lots of fruits and vegetables
- Pasta
- Beans and lentils
- Grains and nuts but watch the fat content
- Soy protein
- Fibre
- Garlic
- Calcium, Zinc, Iron, etc.
- Folic acid
- Milk thistle - a herb that aids in liver health, both by protecting it from toxic damage and helping it regenerate
- Anti-oxidants such as vitamins A, C and E; betacarotene, etc
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) - a fatty acid from cold water fish that helps to limit tumour development
- Gamma Linolenic Acid (EFA) - an essential fatty acid which prevents a metastasis in some cancers by increasing the strength of a cellular glue called E-cadherin. This holds the cells tightly to one another and prevents them from breaking loose and spreading.
- Lots of fresh, clean water
Even with a healthy, balanced diet, you must never discount the importance of watching your calorie intake as well as exercising and keeping fit.
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