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 leukaemia, skin as well as
breast cancer.
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, cig@rettes 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.
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09. Eat
Broccoli
Eat Broccoli: Broccoli is one of the
superfoods which can help you effectively prevent cancer. However, it is not
recommended to microwave broccoli as it destroys its anticarcinogenic
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, Ph.D., 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.
