Cancer Prevention -

I read the following article this morning, no surprises, really, but something we should all read.

~ jan

People have long wondered if a healthy diet can prevent cancer, but the answer has been a little unclear — until recently. The World Cancer Research Fund has now reviewed 7,000 medical studies and concluded that, yes, your diet (and weight) can affect whether you get cancer or not. While this large analysis focused only on past research studies, you may still be surprised by the scientists' recommendations.The researchers' diet recommendations are to:

limit red meat to no more than 2.5 ounces per day

eat no processed meats (bacon, sausage)

limit alcohol to two drinks for men and one drink for women per day

avoid sugary drinks like juices and sodas

limit sodium to 2000 mg per day

Other recommendations beyond those for diet included:

exercise every other day

get your nutrients from foods, not supplements

breastfeed your babies

control your body weight with body mass index between 18.5 and 24.9