Study shows:
A report by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund was released last month in London, England. After reviewing 7000 studies, the report’s authors concluded that in countries like Canada, one-third of cancer cases could be eliminated if people ate less fat and sugar, exercised more and reduced obesity. Another one-third of cancers are due to smoking.
Here are some basic dietary and lifestyle recommendations to reduce your risk:
- Eat at least 5-10 servings of fruits and vegetables each day
- Do not eat fried foods
- Maintain high fibre intake – ideally 30 grams per day
- Lower sugar intake, especially sugary drinks
- Exercise at least 3x per week
- Maintain a body weight that is within a 18.5-25 BMI (BMI is calculated as: (weight in pounds x 703) / (height in inches x height in inches)
- Keep saturated fats in your diet low – this means any animal fats from meats, eggs and high fat dairy products
- Do not smoke, or if you do get help to quit
Many people live in fear of cancer as it continues to become a frequent occurrence. The above steps and common-sense lifestyle changes really do make a difference.
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Shawna Darou ND
