Definition<br />A healthy diet may help prevent some cancers. The ideal cancer prevention diet is low in fat and high in fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Staying physically active and limiting alcohol are also factors to consider. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. One third of all cancer deaths in the United States may be related directly to how people eat. Eating is something that people can control.

What is the information for this topic? <br />According to the National Cancer Institute, diet has a definite role in preventing cancer. A person should eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables each day. At least five servings each day is recommended. Certain fruits and vegetables may protect against certain cancers. They contain phytochemicals or plant chemicals that seem to have cancer fighting properties.

<br />Meat should be limited, especially those high in fat. Skinless poultry, beans, soy foods, and fish are good substitutes for high fat meats. Fish should be eaten at least once or twice a week because it contains polyunsaturated fats known as omega-3 fatty acids. They are essential in the diet and may help protect against breast, colon, esophageal, pancreatic, and stomach cancer. Some experts agree that eating soy-based foods on a regular basis decreases the risk of breast and prostate cancer.

Eating too much red meat may be linked to an increased risk of colon cancer. There may also be a link to breast, kidney, pancreas, and prostate cancer. Red meat is a major source of saturated fat, which may be a separate risk factor for certain cancers. If eaten at all, it should be limited to three ounces per day.

Hmmm,i might just drive straight buy Burger King next time,lol.

Okay, this is more like it! Question...are some veggies better than others in preventing cancer? I'm not a fruit eater so do fruit juices do the same job as the whole fruit? Thanx! <img src="graemlins/star.gif" border="0" alt="[star]" />

Originally posted by Bad Kitty:<br /><STRONG>Okay, this is more like it! Question...are some veggies better than others in preventing cancer? I'm not a fruit eater so do fruit juices do the same job as the whole fruit? Thanx! <img src="graemlins/star.gif" border="0" alt="[star]" /> </STRONG>

/ What i`m suggesting is that to prevent cancer,and illness in general(genetic abnormalities aside)your goal is optimal health,you achieve that by living a healthy lifestyle,which diet is of tremendous import.

<br />Dark green, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables may protect against lung cancer. These foods contain beta-carotene, which is believed to lower cancer risk. Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant. Examples of these include: <br />apricots <br />broccoli <br />cantaloupe <br />carrots <br />kale <br />mustard greens <br />spinach <br />sweet potatoes <br />winter squash<br />Citrus fruits and other fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of esophageal and stomach cancer. These are high in vitamin C, another powerful antioxidant. These include: <br />broccoli <br />cantaloupe <br />grapefruit <br />green peppers <br />kiwi fruits <br />oranges <br />potatoes with the skin <br />strawberries <br />tangerines<br />The cabbage family, known as the cruciferous vegetables, may help protect against colon cancer and stomach cancer. Members of this family include: <br />broccoli <br />Brussels sprouts <br />cauliflower <br />cabbage<br />These vegetables contain plant chemicals called indoles that are believed to be natural cancer fighters. They may specifically help reduce the risk for breast cancer.

Tomatoes and tomato-based products contain a substance called lycopene and have been linked to a lower risk of cervical, colon, and prostate cancer.

A person should eat a variety of whole grains. These can be found in: <br />bran <br />brown rice <br />oats <br />whole wheat<br />Whole grains are a better choice than refined grains and should be chosen at least 50% of the time. Whole grains contain more fiber, vitamins and minerals than refined grains. Whole grains and legumes have nutrients that may protect against colon cancer. Legumes, or dried beans and peas, should be eaten at least three times each week. Legumes are also an ideal low-fat, high-protein substitute for high-fat meats.

Fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain fiber. Dietary fiber seems to play an overall role in the prevention of certain cancers.

Bad kitty,if you read carefully you`ll note that the author of this info uses words such as "may,or seems to prevent cancer"...IOW they have no scientific certainty.

So what can one do,well we are left with our own logic and experiment....but fortunately others have already experimented for 30yrs and documented the results.

End of part one.<br />I`ll do another post.

Part 2.

As for drinking fruit juice,ok,but make it natural,anything processed has minimal nutrional value.Also don`t drink it too fast,as we are meant to chew and begin digestion in the mouth.

Actually why aren`t you a fruit eater?

Something that needs to be understood is that fruit should be eaten on an empty stomache,ie,in the first part of the day,as fruit takes only 30 mins to digest,you can eat veges afterwards if you`re stil hungary.

What i`m advocating is based on natural physiological laws and cycles of the human body.<br />And because it is based on natural LAWS,IT WILL WORK FOR YOU!!!

Everything in life is regulated by natural laws including your own body,so to achieve optimal health(or permanent weight loss) you have to abide by those laws.

I honestly don't know why I'm not a fruit eater. None of them thrill me in the least. Veggies aren't a problem. Since starting WW I have been experimenting with all kinds of them but I buy fruit & it rots before I ever get to it. Juice doesn't fare much better but once in a while I will have apple juice or orange juice. Especially if the oj is mixed with vodka! LOL...seriously, there are no fruits that even tempt me when I go shopping. I mainly buy them because I feel like I'm "supposed" to. How pathetic is that? <img src="frown.gif" border="0">