Fight cancer with lifestyle changes By Bruce E. Beans, Pure
Matters Research shows a healthy lifestyle can cut your lifetime
risk of cancer--and raise your odds of surviving if you get it.
Obesity, lack of physical activity, and poor nutrition cause
about one in three cancer deaths. Only tobacco causes more. Here
are some things you can do to reduce your cancer risk: The
relation between the foods you eat and cancer risk is complex. A
lot of questions must still be answered. But there is strong
evidence that those who eat a healthy diet with an emphasis on
plant sources have less chance of contracting some of the most
common cancers. The American Cancer Society (ACS) suggests you
focus on getting at least five daily servings of a variety of
fruit and vegetables and eating whole grains. For protein,
choose fish, poultry, or beans rather than red and processed
meats. Opt for smaller portions, particularly of meats and other
high-calorie foods. Adults should do at least 30 minutes of
moderate to vigorous physica