Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, but research has shown that a large percentage of cancers are preventable and caused by environment and lifestyle. Lifestyle factors that can lead to cancer include cigarette smoking, excess alcohol consumption, sun exposure, environmental pollutants, infections, stress, obesity, physical inactivity, and diet. While some factors like environmental pollution and stress may be more difficult to control, what you eat and don’t eat is mainly up to you.
To help prevent cancer from developing, it’s important for your diet to be mostly plant-based and rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, peas, lentils, seeds, and nuts. Consume healthy fats like olive oil, avocado, and fatty fish. Reduce or eliminate processed meats like salami, hot dogs and bacon, fried foods, refined carbs, and foods with added sugar, as well as excess sodium. Do make sure you regularly eat plenty of the following cancer-fighting foods:
Anti-cancer eating is one of the main components of an anti-cancer lifestyle. The bigger picture is that eating this way reaps rewards beyond preventing cancer to reducing your overall risk of disease. Embrace it and eat your way to better health.
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