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Reduce Risks of Cancer Cells in The Body

By Louis Jeffries

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The American Cancer Society Suggests you maintain a healthy weight, exercise vigorously at least 30 minutes a day (but, preferably 45 to 60 minutes) and eat a well balanced healthy diet including at least 5 to 9 servings of a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables each day. Do not drink alcoholic beverages. If you do anyway limit yourself to 1 glass a day for women and 2 glasses daily for men.

This is the formula they suggest and I recommend if you want to know how to reduce your risk of cancer cells in the body.

Healthy Weight. Many people have their own idea of what weight is healthy or not for them. Medically speaking, if your body mass index is rated 25 or higher you are at an increased risk of having health issues. There is no specific link to cancer other than the fact that there is a greater percentage of people with cancer that are overweight than not. The higher your body mass index is the greater your risks are. There is also a link to the size of your waist. If your waist is over 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women, you have a greater health risk as well. Generally, people that carry more weight in their waist are overweight but not always. If they are overweight and have an extra wide waist the risks of health problems are even greater. I know because I have been there personally (waist and weight).

Regular Physical Exercise. We all should be intentional about getting regular physical exercise. Not only will we help maintain our healthy weight but our body releases chemicals that help our immune systems fight disease when we vigorously exercise. Do not over do it though. If you require a personal trainer please seek professional help. But, you know your body and you know when to quit. If you are currently suffering health issues make sure you consult your physician before you start a rigorous exercise program. It is always important to discuss your diet and exercise plan with your doctor. But you must exercise and increase your activity to reduce the risk of cancer cells in your body.

Eat A Balanced Healthy Diet. The emphasis is on fruit and vegetables. Have you noticed in the last few years all the claims of super food, antioxidant, and disease fighting fruit and vegetables. This is true. The American Cancer Society does not endorse one fruit or vegetable as one that will reduce the risk of cancer cells in the body. But, through research you will learn that these fruit and vegetables help dramatically and they should all be a part of your regular diet. These are some fruit and vegetables known to fight cancer (in no particular order):broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussell sprouts, tomatoes, blueberries, cantaloupe, carrots, cherries, chilli peppers, figs, garlic, grapefruit, mangoes, oranges, strawberries, sweet potatoes, etc. Then add herbs, beans, nuts like peanuts and whole grains like oats and wheat and you will have a balanced diet of many foods to help prevent cancer. Even water boosts your metabolism, strengthens your immune system and helps fight disease. There are even fruit that are new to us in America like acai berries that help prevent cancer.

Avoid Alcohol and Other Unhealthy Food and Drinks. Not just alcohol but sugar, artificial sweeteners, soda and processed foods as much as possible if you want to reduce risk of cancer cells in the body.

Following this outline will help you live a long, active, healthy life avoiding and preventing cancer and many diseases.

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