Foods and Cancer Prevention		Foods and Cancer Prevention 2		Foods and Cancer Prevention 3		Foods and Cancer Prevention 4		Foods and Cancer Prevention 5
Foods and Cancer Prevention 7		Foods and Cancer Prevention 8		Foods and Cancer Prevention 9		Foods and Cancer Prevention 10

Did You Know That Most Cancers Can Be Linked To Nutrition Deficiency?

Click Here For The Latest In Proven Cancer Nutrition And Supplements!

   Best Antioxidant Foods for Cancer Prevention

Health Conditions By Lisa Mosing, MS, RD, FADA - LifeScript Director of Nutrition Thursday, March 23, 2006

A hot topic at many dinner tables is which foods high in antioxidants are best for cancer prevention. Although lifestyle factors and genetics play a role, finding and making use of the best antioxidant foods available is crucial for cancer prevention. Millions of Americans are taking steps to reduce their risk of heart disease, many people do not know which steps to take for cancer prevention. During National Nutrition Month, take time to learn how choosing the best antioxidant foods can play a key role in cancer prevention...

According to the American Cancer Society, about one-third of all cancer deaths may be prevented if people were more active and ate better. Cancer prevention has been the focus of a wide body of research in recent years. Although there is no way to prevent all cancers, experts agree that for most people a handful of small changes greatly increases the odds of living a longer, healthier life. In fact, many health professionals have urged those people with a strong family history of any type of cancer to consider additional steps to stay healthy, such as being screened at younger ages.

Which Foods High in Antioxidants are Best?

Help your family to prevent cancer with simple lifestyle changes. According to the American Cancer Society, lifestyle changes that can increase the odds of living a healthier life include consuming more antioxidant foods such as fruits and vegetables, which are considered by some to be the best antioxidant foods of all for cancer prevention. In addition, doctors recommend avoiding tobacco, avoiding saturated fats, and exercising 30-60 minutes a day. A recent study found that women who exercised moderately for three to five hours a week were less likely to die of breast cancer than women who exercised less than an hour a week.

This month, try to add color to the family meal plan by centering many entrées on fruits and vegetables to help protect against cancers of the lung, mouth, esophagus, stomach, and colon. Most fresh produce naturally contains potent cancer-fighting substances. Tomatoes, for example, are high in the antioxidant lycopene. Meanwhile, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries contain the compound ellagic acid which is known to help combat carcinogens. Cruciferous vegetables may be among the most potent antioxidant foods of all. Studies have shown that broccoli and Brussels sprouts can help reduce the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer among women.

Overwhelming scientific evidence shows that the more fruits, vegetables and other foods high in antioxidants that people eat, the lower their rates of cancer, including breast cancer. Scientists believe the best cancer protection comes from the vast array and balance of nutrients and phytochemicals found in real food.

Diets high in the best antioxidant foods have been shown to be helpful in reducing the risk of many diseases. According to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, those people who ate the most red and processed meat had a 30% higher risk of colon cancer and 40% greater risk of rectal cancer compared with those who consumed more plant-based foods. And, people whose diets were rich in poultry and fish were 30% less likely to develop colon cancer.

Another way that many Americans can reduce the risk of many diseases, including cancer prevention, is to maintain a healthy weight. Scientific studies have shown that being overweight increases the risk of tumors of the colon, esophagus, uterine lining, kidney, and pancreas. And, the more weight women gain after high school, the greater their risk of postmenopausal breast cancer. In addition, studies have shown that low-fat diets might help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

http://www.lifescript.com/channels/
healthy_living/Health_Conditions/
cancer-fighting_foods.asp