The American Institute for Cancer Research has released a 517-page report detailing the CONVENTIONAL medical view of what your main risk factors for developing cancer, and what you can do to reduce your risk.
Among their findings -- after reviewing more than 7,000 large-scale studies over the course of five years -- the Institute is now convinced that excess body weight increases your risk for the following types of cancer:
- Colon
- Kidney
- Pancreas
- Esophagus
- Uterus, and breast cancer in post-menopausal women
The report also found that there are certain lifestyle changes that will reduce your risk of getting cancer:
- Be as lean as possible within the normal range of body weight
- Be physically active as part of everyday life
- Limit consumption of "energy-dense foods," foods that are high in calories, fat and sugar. Avoid sugary drinks
- Eat mostly foods of plant origin, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans
- Limit intake of red meat and avoid ALL processed meat
- Limit alcoholic drinks to one per day for women, two per day for men
- Limit consumption of salt. Avoid moldy grains or legumes
- Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone, without dietary supplement
Sources:
- MarketWatch.com November 1, 2007
- American Institute for Cancer Research (Free Full Text Report)
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