Reduce your risk for cancer by improving your diet.
New research shows that as many as one-third of all cancer deaths are linked to diet and physical activity.
You have the power to change your eating habits.
Start by reducing dietary fat intake, especially animal fat. Then try to make your diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans and whole grains.
Start small.
No one can overhaul their food habits quickly. Add a few servings of fruits and vegetables to your diet each day to reduce your cancer risk. Mix some dark, leafy greens like spinach in with your salad. Eat a peach, or other brightly colored fruit for a snack.
Limit alcohol.
Alcohol consumption is linked to increased risk of mouth, esophagus, pharynx, larynx, liver and breast cancers. If you drink alcohol, men should try to drink no more than two drinks a day, and women should try to drink no more than one drink a day.
Additional resources
Everyday Health My-Calorie-Counter
my-calorie-counter is an online diet and exercise journal and the most comprehensive food and activity search engine on the web. Search from over 45,000 different fast food, brand name and generic foods and activities to get instant information on calories, carbs, proteins, sugars and other nutrients as well as calories burned. For weight loss, my-calorie-counter was built to work with all leading diets such as:
- The South Beach Diet®
- Atkins®
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- The Zone Diet®
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