Regular Exercise and Eating the Right Foods to Prevent Cancer

Daily exercise plays an important role in fighting cancer

  A glass of RED WINE a day may keep cancer away!  Research continues to come in providing us with information on what foods can help keep us healthy.

   With cancer risk factors (carcinogenic foods, environmental hazards, and sedentary lifestyles) on the rise, there’s no better time to learn about a simple, painless step you can take to reduce your risk of developing cancer – or do your best to fight it if you’ve already been diagnosed. Yes, it’s the power of nutrition – nature’s best cancer defense.

According to Drs. Richard Beliveau and Denis Gringas, authors of Foods That Fight Cancer: Preventing Cancer Through Diet, research suggests that specific food-borne bioactive molecules can do the following in terms of cancer prevention:

	Decrease free-radical damage to DNA, which is known to produce cancerous mutations;
	Strengthen immune system function, as various immune cells are known to destroy cancer cells (e.g., macrophages and killer-T cells);
	Inhibit angiogenesis (growth of new blood vessels) of developing tumors;
	Block key signal transduction pathways required for cancer cell replication;
	Stimulate pathways that induce programmed cell death (known as apoptosis) of existing and emerging cancer cells;
	Enhance detoxification, helping to neutralize and eliminate carcinogens in the body;
	Promote cellular differentiation, which decreases the risk of healthy cells from becoming cancer cells;
	Block the formation of dangerous nitrosamines (chemical compounds, some of which can cause cancer) in the body.

 

A glass a day!

Here are some key anti-cancer foods for daily use as suggested by these two leading cancer researchers:

	Brussels sprouts – ½ cup
	Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage – ½ cup
	Garlic – 2 cloves
	Onions, shallots – ½ cup
	Spinach, watercress – ½ cup
	Soy (edamame, dry roasted beans) – ½ cup
	Freshly ground flaxseeds – 1 tablespoon
	Tomato paste – 1 tablespoon
	Turmeric – 1 teaspoon
	Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
	Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries – ½ cup
	Dried cranberries – ½ cup
	Grapes – ½ cup
	Dark chocolate (70 percent cacao) – 40 g
	Citrus juice – ½ cup
	Green tea – three 250 ml servings
	Red wine – 1 glass (5 ounces) My personal favorite!

 

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