WAYS TO
PREVENT AND FIGHT CANCER.
Many people believe that getting cancer is
purely down to genes, fate or bad luck. But through scientific research, we
know that our risk actually depends on a combination of our genes, our
environment and aspects of our lives, many of which we can control.
Cancer is caused by damage to our DNA, the
chemical instructions that tell our cells what to do. Things in our
environment, such as UV rays, or our lifestyle, such as the cancer-causing
chemicals in tobacco, can damage our DNA. This damage builds up over time. If a
cell develops too much damage to its DNA it can start to multiply out of
control.
Wholesome grains
By choosing whole
grain and bran over white flour, you'll be making a small change with a big benefit.
The high fiber content will cleanse the system and keep your insides fighting
fit.
Fit and fruity
A bowlful of fruits, like apples and pears with their skin
on, add to your fiber intake. Most fruits contain phytochemicals and
antioxidants that are cell-friendly.
Blessed broccoli
Broccoli is a particularly heroic one, full of protective
enzymes. Not only does it detoxify against dangerous elements, it also fights
bad bacteria. Just don't overcook and kill the nutrients!
Beat the meat
Regular intake of red meat is an absolute no. They're full
of fat and very heavy to digest. White meats like chicken and turkey are the
smarter choices. Better still, go fish!
Oils to go with
The lower the fat content the better, so go for olive or
canola oil rather than normal vegetable or sunflower oil. Limit deep fried food
or cut it out completely if you can.
An overall healthy diet will keep you a few steps ahead of
cancer.
Eating right will reduce the risk of many other diseases
and ailments too.
Your heart is
the centre of your whole system and here's what you can do to keep it happy and
healthy
Strengthen the muscles of
your heart by getting regular exercise
Walk
Yoga
Jog
Run
Cycle
Swim
Active sport (football, tennis, badminton; etc)
Make one of these a part of every meal.
Heart healthy foods like avocado, oatmeal, salmon, olive oil, nuts,
berries, pure chocolate (100 per cent), legumes and spinach.
Cut out the ugly artery
clogging fried foods, oily foods, processed
foods and artificial sugars.
Have a cup of
coffee/green tea. Both have anti-ageing
properties.
Consume high fibre diet.
Eat at least five portions of a variety of fruit and
vegetables a day. They're a good source of fibre, vitamins and minerals. There
are lots of tasty ways to get your 5 A DAY, like adding chopped fruit to cereal
or including vegetables in your pasta sauces and curries.
Cut Down On Salt
To maintain healthy blood pressure, avoid using salt at the
table and try adding less to your cooking.
Give up Smoking
If You 're a smoker,
quit. It's the single best thing you can do for your heart health.
Smoking is one of the main causes of coronary heart disease. A
year after giving up, your risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a
smoker.
Meditation
This reduces stress levels and makes the heart pump
normally. Even 10 minutes a day can be of much good.
Do one enjoyable
activity every day. A crossword; phone
your best friend; read a book; watch a comedy show; anything that is happy and
positive.
Disconnect! Take time off from your phone, computer, TV and mental
hang ups.
Relax your body and mind, play happy music,
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