lifestyle, dietary and nutritional principles discussed throughout this
book are those that will help you avoid cancer. Here is a review:
- Consume antioxidant-rich foods. This should include 10
servings of vegetables and fruits a day. Eat a rainbow of
these foods — a variety will ensure the presence of ade-
quate micro- and phytonutrients to help control inflam-
mation and provide antioxidants, fiber and other anti-
cancer substances. Include cruciferous vegetables such as
broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. Also choose veg-
etables and fruits with bright colors such as carrots,
squash and tomatoes, and leafy greens for the variety of
folate compounds that are present in nature but not in
synthetic-vitamin supplements. Berries and the whites of
citrus are good sources of cancer-fighting natural sub-
stances too. Eat many of these foods in a raw state. - Include other raw antioxidant-rich foods such as
almonds and cashews, sesame and flaxseeds, extra-virgin
olive oil and garlic, turmeric and ginger. - Other foods include green and black tea, and red wine.
- Beef and other meats from grass-fed, organic animals
contain antioxidants. - Consume anti-inflammatory food supplements if neces-
sary. Most people don’t get enough omega-3 fats to con-
trol inflammation. Adietary supplement containing EPA
from fish oil may be necessary. - Eliminate refined carbohydrates and sugars.
- Avoid environmental chemicals at home and work. This
includes chemicals from household cleaners, cosmetics
and toiletries, paints, and other chemicals stored within
your home. (This issue is discussed in the next chapter.) - Control physical, chemical and mental/emotional stress.
- Maintain proper levels of body fat.
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