Take the time to consider these recommendations in your effort of prevention.
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THE BIG 4: basic building blocks of prevention
THE BIG 4: basic building blocks of prevention
I’m a survivor! Prevention and survivorship
Anyone who has received a diagnosis of cancer should receive specialized nutritional advice from an appropriately trained professional.
There’s no magic pill
To reduce your risk of cancer, choose a balanced diet with a variety of foods rather than taking supplements. The expert report found strong evidence that high-dose supplements of some nutrients can affect the risk of different cancers. The panel judged that in general, the best source of nourishment is food and drink, not dietary…
Don’t be salty
Consuming too much salt can be harmful to our health, increasing our risk of stomach cancer as well as high blood pressure.
Breastfeed
Find out the cancer-reducing benefit of breastfeeding!
Limit alcohol
Drinking alcohol in excess is associated with an increased risk of a number of cancers including liver cancer and colon cancer.
Sugar. Not so sweet…
Choosing healthy foods and drinks instead of those that are high in refined carbohydrates and often in added sugar and fat (energy-dense foods) can help us avoid overweight and obesity and thereby reduce our cancer risk.
Beans, beans, the magical fruit…
Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes such as beans.
Add color! OSU recommends more than just scarlet and grey
A recent study found that anthocyanins — the compounds that give fruits and veggies intense red, purple, or blue hues — may slow or prevent the growth of colon cancer.