Good Lifestyle

Regarding your health, it is difficult to overestimate how good food can be beneficial. By changing how you eat, even a little, you can lower yourHeart disease risk, diabetes and even cancer. But the experts say that, as regards the latter, it is not only what you eat, but also the way you prepare and ensure your meals. Read the continuation to find out which small change experts say you could reduce your risk of cancer and improve your overall health.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), between30 and 40% of cancer cases can be attributed to modifiable lifestyle risk factors. These include tobacco consumption, alcohol consumption, an inadequate diet, not to consume enough fruits and vegetables, to be overweight or obesity and to be physically inactive .

The American Cancer Society adds that excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation of the sun or inner tanning, and having one of the six infections associated with cancer, including hepatitis B or C, HIV and HPV , are also consideredModifiable risk factors for cancer.

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In fact, the diet has been shown to play an important role inCancer prevention. This is why the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) have created a useful guide to reducing the risk of cancer through food.

The good news? Their simple,Cancer prevention food advice are relatively easy to follow. Eat meals rich in fruits and vegetables, while limiting the consumption of red and transformed meats, sugary drinks, alcohol and fast food, they recommend.

A 2016 study published in the journalCancer epidemiology, biomarkers and prevention found thisMake these food changes was beneficial even for advanced age. They analyzed data from around 360,000 healthy participants in Europe and the United States, who were over 60 years old when they entered their study. The researchers marked each participant in their level of membership in these four food councils, then followed after a median from 11 to 15 years old.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

They finally concluded that there was a correlation between the way participants followed the food recommendations and their risk of cancer. In adults over 60 yearsdid Continue to develop cancer later, the appearance of their disease wasReported by 1.6 years For each WCRF / AICR food recommendation, they followed.

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This is not only what you put on your plate that counts, but also the way you ensure your meals. According to AICR, the parties are essential to reduce the risk of cancer.

The organization said to follow a simple rule, which they explain in a recently published guide called theNew American plate. This recommends "covering at least two thirds (2/3) on your plate with plant foods such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans. The remaining third party (1/3) of your plate can be filled Animal protein of rich foods such as seafood, poultry and dairy products and sometimes with lean red meat. "

Are you not sure you can make the switch at the same time? Use their practiceTransition guide From your old food style to a healthier style. And of course, you can speak with your doctor or a nutritionist for more advice on how to reduce the risk of cancer thanks to a diet and other lifestyle interventions.