One out of every four deaths is attributed to cancer. And more than 1,500 people in the U.S. alone die of cancer every single day. But one-third of all cancer deaths is said to be caused by lifestyle choices. While the following tips to avoid getting cancer might sound obvious, they often take a little effort.
How to Avoid Getting Cancer
Watch Your Weight
Being overweight decreases the chances of survival for many cancers, and increases the risk for cancer recurrences. If you are overweight, try reducing the amount of high-calorie foods you eat and eliminate sodas.
Eat Healthy
A diet rich in plant-based foods boosts fiber and antioxidants, keeping the immune system strong. Colorful fruits and vegetables have the biggest benefits. Eat them raw or only slightly cooked to maintain nutrients. Avoid the microwave. A simple trick is to look at your dinner plate to make sure that three-fourths of it is filled with fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains.
Minimizing processed foods is also suggested. Make sure that you read food labels and work to:
- Reduce Cholesterol intake to 300 milligrams or less per day.
- Reduce Saturated Fat to less than 10% of your daily calorie intake.
- Eliminate Trans-Fat as much as possible.
Cut down on red meat. Meat lacks fiber and nutrients that help fight cancer and has an abundance of saturated fats. Also, depending on how it is prepared, meat can develop carcinogenic compounds when cooked. These issues are less severe with chicken and fish.
Get Active
The American Cancer Society recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate activity. That is about 20 minutes a day. Yet, less than half of all adults meet this recommendation. You can start small. Take a short walk around the block. And increase that gradually until you reach the goal of 20 minutes a day!
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