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01. Drink Red Wine |
Drink Red Wine: Red wine is made from
skin of grapes which contains resveratrol and other phytochemicals that have
antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties. Researches show that a glass of
wine a day can prevent a wide range of cancers like leukemia, skin as well as
breast cancer.
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02. Eat Dark Chocolate |
Eat Dark Chocolate: Flavonoids like pentamer, present in cocoa, has
cancer-fighting properties. Dark chocolate is rich in cocoa and is certainly one
of the tastiest ways to help you stay away from cancer. Pollution, radiations
and bad living habits pave the way for various kinds of cancer. To effectively
combat cancer, adopt a way of living that is pure and simple
03. Avoid Processed Foods
Avoid Processed Foods: Numerous studies have shown that processed foods
and sugar can significantly increase the risk of cancer. Maintaining a healthy
diet rich in all nutrients and supplements is one of the basic steps to fight
cancer.
04. Steer Clear of Carcinogens
Steer Clear of Carcinogens: It is quite obvious that to prevent cancer,
you need to strictly avoid all things that can cause cancer. Alcohol, cigerettes
and other recreational drugs are among the top causes of cancer.
05. Get Some Exercise
Get Some Exercise: An inactive lifestyle with no exercise can drastically
increase the odds of cancer. Regular exercise strengthens the immune system and
helps in the regulation of chemicals, enzymes and hormones in the body.
06. Sleep Soundly
Sleep Soundly: The human body requires a minimum of 8 hours of sleep to
regulate all of its functions properly. Regular sleep helps in maintaining a
healthy endocrine system and its ability to fight cancer. It is also essential
to sleep in complete darkness to promote a healthy endocrine system.
07. Add Garlic to Your Meals
Add Garlic to Your Meals: Garlic has very powerful antioxidant
properties. It also strengthens the immune system and helps to prevent cancer.
Various studies have shown that garlic can exponentially decrease the odds of
stomach cancer.
08. Reduce Hazardous Interactions
Reduce Hazardous Interactions: There are a variety of environmental
factors that can cause cancer. Radiation from mobile phones and other electronic
devices can increase the chances of cancer. Limit your exposure to the minimum
to combat cancer.
09. Eat Broccoli
Eat Broccoli: Broccoli is one of the super-foods which can help you
effectively prevent cancer. However, it is not recommended to microwave broccoli
as it destroys its anti carcinogenic flavonoids. It is best to boil broccoli or
eat it raw as a snack.
10. Pick power fruits
10. Pick power fruits: "I make smoothies
with pomegranates and blueberries because my research shows that both these
fruits contain compounds that can slow the growth of certain types of cancer
cells." -Shuian Chen, PhD., director, Tumor Cell Biology Beckman Research
Institute, City of Hope.
11. Keep the scale steady
Keep the scale steady: "More than 90,000
cancer deaths a year occur due to being overweight. Carrying as little as 10
extra pounds may increase your production of sex hormones like estrogen, raising
your risk for breast and uterine cancers. I step on the scale every few days. If
the number creeps up, I try to exercise a little more or eat a little less to
get back on track." -Ann Kulze, M.D., director, Prevent Cancer Foundation.
12. Go Greek!
Go Greek! "My diet is mostly
Mediterranean-plenty of fruits, vegetables, fish, olive oil, whole grains, nuts,
and legumes. People who eat this way, exercise regularly, and don't smoke cut
their odds of getting cancer by at least 60 percent."-Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D.,
director, MD Anderson Cancer Center's Integrative Medicine Program.
13. Watch your Mouth
Watch your mouth: "Oral cancers are on
the rise among people ages 20 to 40, which we believe is because of HPV spread
through oral sex. I always look for unusual changes in my patient's mouth, like
sores or blisters on the cheeks, tongue, or lips. It usually takes less than two
minutes. If your dentist doesn't already do this, ask her to start." -Gigi
Meinecke, D.M.D., a dentist in Potomac, Maryland.
14.
Spice things up
Spice things up: "Cooking meat over high
temps creates carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines, or HCA. I
marinate meat and add herbs before grilling. Our studies show that doing this
can slash levels of HCA by 40 percent." -J. Scott Smith, Ph.D., chair, Kansas
State University's Food Graduate Program.