Cancer Prevention

Steps to Prevent Cancer

1. Don't user Tobacco.
2. Protect your skin from the sun.
3. Eat a healthy diet.
4. Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active.
5. Practice safer sex and avoid risky behavior.
6. Get immunized (HPV and Hepatitis vaccines).
7. Know your family medical history and get regular cancer screening.

Foods that can increase cancer risk

There are foods that can increase cancer risk. It is a point to avoid these foods when you go shopping.

• Processed Meat
• Red Meat
• Alcohol

Can certain foods prevent cancer?

Unfortunately, the answer is "No." There is no food that can stop cancer in its tracks or bring your risk of developing cancer to zero. Eating healthy food can reduce your risk, but it won't eliminate it.

"There are many different causes for cancer," says Lindsey Wohlford, wellness dietitian. "Research tells us that making healthy food choices consistently over time can reduce your risk of getting cancer, but you can't say with absolute certainty that food can prevent cancer. There are no guarantees."

"Foods that are lower in calories and sugar and higher in fiber can help you manage your weight. All those things reduce the number of calories you consume,” says Wohlford. “Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your cancer risk."

Foods that can lower cancer risk

• Onions and Leeks

Some experts believe the popularity of onions and leeks cooking could be a factor and that eating more of this potent produce could help reduce cancer risk.

 

• Garlic

Some studies indicate garlic could play a role in improving resistance to cancer. Research by the National Cancer Institute and several other respected organizations support claims that consuming garlic strengthens protection against some types of cancer, including stomach, esophagus, pancreas, colon, and breast cancer.

• Green Tea

Many studies indicate the phenolic compounds in green tea can help fend off certain kinds of cancer in animals, though human studies have been inconclusive.

 

• Fish

Medical research suggests people who regularly eat salmon and other kinds of fish improve their protection against several types of cancer, thanks in part to the protein-rich food's anti-inflammatory effects.

• Turmeric

Researchers are very interested in curcumin, one component of turmeric. The compound has prevented or slowed the growth of cancer in lab animals. Turmeric is also rich in antioxidants that can help impede the development of tumors by protecting cells against damage from free radicals.

• Tomatoes

Some research suggests tomatoes could also help reduce cancer risks.