Guest Post – Cancer Prevention Nutrition
by GiGi · 5 Comments
It is not always easy to make good cancer prevention nutrition choices even when healthy, so making them while dealing with a long-term or fatal illness can be twice as difficult. Unfortunately, the risk of serious diseases increases with age. As one example, symptoms of mesothelioma, a deadly cancer of the lining of the lungs, can take from 20 to 50 years to manifest, meaning the average mesothelioma patient is 60 to 70 years old. While there is no cure for this type of cancer, eating well can allow for the best chance of staying healthy for as long as possible.
This guest post is from Eric Stevenson- a health and safety advocate who resides in the South Eastern US. Please feel free to get in touch with him if you have any questions about this article at Eric Stevenson Contact.
One of the most important choices you can make is incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet. The American Cancer Society, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Cancer Institute, and more all stress the importance of eating colorful fruits and vegetables, which have numerous beneficial nutrients. Phytochemicals are a class of compounds found in plant matter. Some of these chemicals are anti-oxidants, which can help prevent damage to cells and tissues created by oxidation reactions. This damage is a significant factor in aging as well as the development of cancer, so phytochemicals and anti-oxidants are an important part of any diet.
Other cancer prevention nutrition items include folate, also known as folic acid and vitamin B9, and dietary fiber. It should be noted that these nutrients, especially anti-oxidants, need to be consumed in their natural state – in food, rather than in supplements. In clinical studies, simply taking pills containing carotenoids or lycopene does not produce the same health benefits as eating carrots or tomatoes. It may well be that the anti-oxidants require some other substance in the fruit or vegetable to be properly used by the body.
Even the best diet won’t protect against all forms of cancer or other illness. However, maintaining proper nutrition even while ill is important to preventing secondary conditions such as infection, as well as retaining energy and a positive outlook on treatment. Sometimes treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy can be nearly as difficult on the body as the cancer itself, and the National Cancer Institute stresses the importance of diet in maintaining strength and getting the full benefit of the treatment.
Although mesothelioma life expectancy is low, with only a 10% survival rate five years from diagnosis, the proper balance of vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, fats, and water can, at the very least, help mitigate the symptoms of cancer and the side effects of treatment. Put simply, eating right and incorporating these cancer prevention nutrition tips can help you feel better, even if you’re facing serious illness.
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Health Benefits of Olive Oil
Here is another guest post from Maria Rainer.
News is getting around the health benefits of olive oil. It was largely responsible for the low rates of cancer and heart disease on the island of Crete and much of the rest of Greece and parts of Europe. Its monounsaturated fats can be thanked for that, as well as its polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that we know today as weapons in our battle of anti-aging.
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Increase Your Fruits & Vegetables Nutrition
by GiGi · 5 Comments
Again, from our friends at Prevention, here are some unknown ways to increase your fruits & vegetable nutrition. You may be saying, “But I already eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Isn’t that enough?” Not anymore.
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The Pesticide Clean & Dirty List
by GiGi · 2 Comments
I can’t believe it’s been TWO YEARS since I’ve talked about pesticides in our fruits and vegetables — so it’s definitely time for an update.
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