The American Dietetic Association recently offered up 10 diet and lifestyle recommendations to cut the risk of your developing cancer.
- Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.
- Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.
- Avoid sugary drinks, and limit consumption of high-calorie foods, especially those low in fiber and rich in fat or added sugar.
- Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes (such as beans).
- Limit consumption of red meats (including beef, pork, and lamb) and avoid processed meats.
- If you drink alcohol, limit your daily intake to two drinks for men and one drink for women.
- Limit consumption of salty foods and food processed with salt (sodium).
- Don't use supplements to try to protect against cancer.
- It's best for mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies for up to six months and then add other liquids and foods.
- After treatment, cancer survivors should follow the recommendations for cancer prevention.
The article said that Vitamin D supplements may be warranted. No argument here.
And "Don't smoke!" is not on the list. Curious. Add it now.
10 Lifestyle Tips for Cancer Prevention
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