Nutrition guidelines for cancer prevention

Nutrition guidelines for cancer prevention

Let us start with the cancer prevention basics first. Regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, and stress management are the foundations of health maintenance and promotion. All of these lifestyle interventions are associated with having a low risk of cancer. Stopping smoking also greatly reduces the risk of cancer and stubbing out the cigarettes for good should be the first thing that any smoker does.

Diet can also play a role in cancer prevention, though. Some foods are better than others so here are some useful nutrition tips for cancer prevention:

• Avoid polyunsaturated vegetable oils, margarine, and all deep-fried foods.
• Olive oil, a rich source of monounsaturated fat, has been shown to help protect the body from cancer as have oily fish such as salmon, sardines and mackerel which are all rich sources of omega-3 fat.
• Consumption of butter and other saturated fat and other animal fats should be reduced. Excessive consumption of saturated fats increases risk of cancer as well as being bad for your health generally, raising the risk of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
• at plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Vegetables and fruit are the richest sources of nutrients and phytochemicals that have cancer–protective properties. Fruit and vegetables that are richest in phytochemicals are often  – but not always – those that have the deepest colors. Excellent sources of phytochemicals include berries, broccoli, olives, carrots, spinach and tomatoes.
• Drink green tea regularly. Green tea is full of antioxidants which help protect the body from the ravages of ageing and it has also been shown to offer some protection from cancer.

Remember, it’s your life, your future, Your Health First.