How to Stop Cancer With Diet

Diet and nutrition play a crucial role in disease prevention, including cancer prevention. Some cancers may occur regardless of someone taking the necessary precautions, but following a healthy diet and exercising regularly will contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

Things You'll Need

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Fish
• Exercise

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Instructions

How to Prevent Cancer with Diet and Nutrition

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  Eat fruits. Fruits are high in anti-oxidants, which help repair tissue damage in the body. This tissue damage is linked with an increased risk of cancer. When you think anti-oxidants, think vibrant colors. Fruits such as blueberries, strawberries and citrus fruits are high in anti-oxidants.

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  Eat vegetables. Like fruit, vegetables are rich in anti-oxidants, which can fight cancer. Beta-carotene is a good anti-oxidant, but excessive amounts--found in supplements--can increase cancer risk. Vegetables that are high in beta-carotene are the red and orange ones, such as sweet potatoes, carrots and squash. Similar to fruits, anti-oxidant-rich vegetables are those bright in color, including spinach and bell peppers.

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  Eat fish. Fish is high in omega-3 fatty acid, which can suppress cancer formation or slow down cancer growth in animals. The best sources of fish omega-3 fatty acid are salmon, whitefish and shellfish. It's important to limit intake of high-mercury fish, such as tile fish, shark and tuna.

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  Exercise. Diet and fitness go hand in hand when fighting disease. Regular exercise has been shown to reduce risk of breast and colon cancers if the activity results in weight loss. Obese people are at a much higher risk for cancer than non-obese people.