In the last article, (Grilling Can Increase Cancer Risk. Cut That Risk With These 4 Easy Tips) I talked about the evidence linking charred meats to cancer risk. But, there are a few easy tips for keeping that risk low. One of those is to marinate your meats. Another is to grill veggies instead. I actually grilled a lot of veggies over the weekend including bok choy, beets and turnips. The marinade recipes today com from Zest for Life: The Mediterranean Anti-Cancer Diet, a book … [Read more...]
11 Foods that Fight Cancer
Foods That Fight Cancer As I've said before - no one food or food component will prevent or cure cancer by itself. Unfortunately, we do not have any miracle cures at this point. However, nutrition does play a role in cancer prevention, living with cancer and in promoting healthy survivorship. How Do Plant Foods Prevent or Control Cancer? Science suggests that the combination of nutrient dense foods in a mostly plant diet is beneficial in fighting cancer at various stages … [Read more...]
Colorectal Cancer: The Most Preventable Cancer
Did you know that less that 50% of people who should be screened for colorectal cancer are getting an appropriate screening? Screening for colorectal cancer is actually something that could lead to PREVENTION of the disease. Colonoscopy's can help doctors find a possibly cancerous polyp BEFORE they turn into cancer. Screening Facts: Everyone should be screened starting at age 50 (45 years old for African Americans) even if you don't have symptoms. For those with a family … [Read more...]
