PREVENTION PLANS FOR AVOIDING CANCER

·        Follow the cancer- prevention diet by living organic and buy foods with the USDA certified organic seal.

·         Consume a range of fresh, colourful produce.  Berries, cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage, tomatoes, and dark green leafy vegetables are especially potent cancer fighters.

·        Add fiber to your diet, every 10 grams daily reduces the risk of colon cancer by 10%.

·        Eat more fish that are low in saturated fat and high in omega 3 fatty acids, such as salmon, Atlantic mackerel, Arctic char, and sardines, and reduce inflammation, which is linked to cancer.

·        Drink green tea.  Green tea contains catechins, antioxidants in a class of compounds called polyphenols, which protect cells from damage, strengthens the immune system and activate enzymes that will curb tumors.

·        Get enough vitamin D which is associated with lower rates of colon, breast, ovarian, renal, pancreatic and prostate cancers.  Have your blood level tested and discuss supplementation with your doctor.

·        If you are a smoker, quit immediately.