Essence: Healthy option

Oct 08, 2010

<b>How to avoid getting cancer</b><br>October is cancer awareness month and below health experts at the World Cancer Research Fund give tips to help reduce the risk of getting cancer.

How to avoid getting cancer
October is cancer awareness month and below health experts at the World Cancer Research Fund give tips to help reduce the risk of getting cancer.

Be as lean as possible within the normal range of weight.

Be physically active as part of everyday life.

Limit consumption of energy-dense foods and sugary drinks because they promote weight gain.

Eat mostly foods of plant origin

Limit intake of red meat and avoid processed meat

Limit alcoholic drinks

Limit consumption of salt and avoid mouldy grains or legumes

Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet and not supplements.

Mothers need to breastfeed their babies.

Cancer survivors – follow the recommendations for cancer prevention

Avoid smoking or exposure to tobacco smoke.

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