A qualified nutritionist should be part of any cancer treatment team, because both the disease and its treatment demand good nutrition as an aid to recovery. Surgery, which still remains the major treatment for cancer, also requires a highly nutritious diet for healing and recuperation. The cancer itself can cause nutritional problems that will require […]
Limit your consumption of processed foods. People who eat large amounts of smoked, pickled, cured, fried, charcoal-broiled, and processed meats have a higher incidence of stomach and esophageal tumors. Smoked foods contain polyaromatic hydrocarbons that are known carcinogens. The salt in pickled foods can injure the stomach wall and facilitate tumor formation. Nitrites, commonly found […]
Stop smoking. Smoking, more than any other lifestyle factor, increases the risk of cancer; stopping the habit is the most important step that a smoker can take to avoid cancer, In addition to lung cancer, smoking is strongly associated with cancers of the esophagus, mouth, larynx, pancreas, and bladder; recent studies also link it to […]
Limit your alcohol intake. Doctors warn against heavy use of alcohol, which is associated with an increased risk of cancers of the mouth, larynx, esophagus, and liver. Excessive alcohol consumption hinders the body’s ability to use beta carotene, which appears to protect against these cancers. Alcohol can also deplete tearves of folate, thiamine, and other […]
Eat more fiber. Increased intake of fiber may protect against cancer in several ways. It speeds the transit of waste through the colon, which some researchers think cuts the risk of bowel cancer. A high-fiber, low-calorie diet also protects against obesity and the increased risk of cancers linked to excessive body fat.
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Eat more fruits and vegetables. Compelling data associate a diet that provides ample fmits and vegetables with a reduced risk of many of our most deadly cancers. These foods are rich in bioflavonoids and other plant chemicals (see Antioxidants; Bioflavonoids); dietary fiber;folate, and antioxidants beta carotene and vitamin C. All of these substances may siow, […]
Recent research has dramatically changed our thinking about the role of diet in both the prevention and treatment of cancer. It’s increasingly clear that certain dietary elements may help promote the development and spread of malignancies, while others slow or block tumor growth. Researchers estimate that at least 35 percent of all cancers may be […]