#20 EAT LESS JUNK FOOD
Sure, fries are delicious, but is that more important than your health? Cooking on a high-temperature wakes up cancer compounds called acrylamide forms. Prolonged exposure to these forms makes you prone to multiple cancers. There are healthier options than fries or chips.
#19 SAY NO TO DRY CLEANERS
Whenever you get the chance of buying clothes that don’t require dry cleaning, go for it. It’s much safer to handwash your laundry than to send it to get chemically cleaned every now and then. Many dry cleaners use chemicals that can cause kidney and liver failure as well as cancer. No one wants their favorite shirt to be guilty of those terrible health conditions.
#18 SAY NO TO SMOKED AND PICKLED FOODS
Terrible things can happen if you eat too many pickles or lox. Why not trade them for their healthier versions, cucumbers, and salmon? These foods can contain numerous carcinogens that can lead to gastric cancer. Choose wisely what you eat!
#17 GET UP!
Whenever you get the chance to stand up, do it. Sitting a lot will place you in a colon cancer risk group. Get up and walk around at least a few minutes every hour. Those who spend too much time in front of the TV have a 54% higher chance of developing colon and endometrial cancer than those people who are more active.
#16 DO YOU EAT RESISTANT STARCHES?
Food like bananas, oats, and white beans are good for your health because they prevent colon cancer. If you consume 40 grams of resistant starches a day, you’ll feel this benefit. These are also superfoods you should consume to have a functioning digestive system.
#15 DAILY DOSE OF ASPIRIN
We all are familiar with the benefits of a daily aspirin. This pill helps prevent heart troubles. Women who take aspirin daily have 20% less chance of developing ovarian cancer. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. If you have a green light, go for it. This simple step can be quite helpful.
#14 MILKY WAY
Drinking milk is important for multiple reasons. One of the most important ones is that calcium prevents colon cancer. Dairy products, including yogurt and cheese, will help you if you’re not a particularly big fan of milk. It’s suggested to take about 700 mg of calcium a day. This can be achieved by consuming different dairy products.
#13 CUT DOWN HIGH-FAT ANIMAL PROTEINS
You probably already know that red meat, beef, and pork is far less healthy than poultry. Do you know why is that so? According to studies, people who eat more beef and pork have 13% more chance to die from heart diseases and cancer. Poultry and fish-based proteins are a better choice for every meat lover.
#12 IS IT DARK IN HERE?
You might want to rethink that lamp next to your bed. Studies show that light during sleep time suppresses the production of melatonin. Small amounts of melatonin can create estrogen-fueled cancer cells. Fight ovarian and breast cancer by sleeping in the dark. It’s the best way to get your body to relax.
#11 AVOID SOFT DRINKS
Coke and the rest of the gang shouldn’t be on your consuming list, ever! They can cause endometrial cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Those are not to joke with. Studies show that women who drink lots of soft drinks have an 87% chance of aforementioned cancer. Stay on the healthy side; drink water and natural juices.
#10 TANNING IS DANGEROUS
It’s nice to have a summer tan all year long, but it’s not that healthy for you. Skin cancer is one of the toughest diseases to fight. Do you really want something trivial like tanning to cause you problems? The safest way is to stay away from the sun and enjoy it when the UVA radiation isn’t that high.
#9 A CUP OF GREEN TEA
If you love drinking green tea, I have good news for you. The studies have shown that people who drink green tea regularly have a smaller risk of developing ovarian, breast, colon, prostate and lung cancer. This is one of the most powerful cancer-fighting things in the world.
#8 GO FOR A WALK
Women who exercise have a 30-40% chance less chance of breast cancer than those who don’t. A good amount of training lowers levels of estrogen in the blood making a body less likely to develop cancer cells. Walk a flight of stairs instead of using the elevator. You will remain fit and your body will thank you.
#7 THE „OTHER“ HEALTH
Talking about sexual health shouldn’t be a taboo anymore. Did you know that human papillomavirus can cause multiple cancer conditions including vaginal, penile, throat, and cervical? Think about it the next time you decide you don’t need protection. One crazy night can bring you problems for life.
#6 STEAMED BROCCOLI
Broccoli should be a staple part of everyone’s diet. This superfood is rich in fiber and vitamin C. Unfortunately, only steamed broccoli will give you all the necessary nutrients and help fight cancer. Think about your way of preparing the next time you’re craving this healthy veggie.
#5 FISHY CHOICE
Consuming fish, especially salmon should be a must for everyone who’s taking care of its health. Women who eat salmon regularly have a 33% less chance of having polyps or other cells that can turn into cancer. If you have more than four fish meals a week, you should be safe from colon and endometrial cancer.
#4 NIBBLE ON RED GRAPES
Grapes are a beloved fruit, but red grapes are especially useful. They’re full of antioxidants which kills cancer cells in the stomach, liver, breast, and lymph nodes. Now that you know how helpful red and blue grapes are, will you have it more often? You should; it’s also a great refresher!
#3 ALCOHOL IS OKAY
…but only in moderate amounts! Alcoholic drinks protect against bacteria which cause stomach cancers. If you like an occasional glass of wine, beer or cider, you’re completely okay to do it. Don’t misuse this fact. Too much alcohol will cause liver, breast, mouth, and throat cancer. Everything is fine in normal amounts.
#2 NUTS ABOUT BRAZILIAN NUTS!
Brazilian nuts are a gold mine of selenium. This mineral fights prostate cancer cells successfully. Pick food with high level of selenium instead of using supplements. In fact, these supplements we all think are healthy, are definitely not. Using them can trigger prostate cancer instead of preventing it.
#1 SUN IS UP
Our body needs vitamin D, and the most part of it comes from the sunlight. Any lack of vitamin D can reduce connections between cells and allow cancer cells to start spreading. Low level of this vitamin makes people prone to the risk of multiple cancers including breast, colon, prostate, and stomach. A good half an hour in the sun every day will make the troubles go away.
