Healthy eating is important not only to prevent cancer, but to ensure optimal energy levels and general well-being. Double check that you are following these prudent guidelines.

1. Try and incorporate whole grain products such as wholewheat breads and cereals, including oats into your diet. This will contribute to your daily fibre intake. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables (especially dark green and deep yellow) as these contain fibre, vitamins and minerals. They also provide you with natural anti-oxidants which protect your body against toxins.
2. Limit your intake of animal protein as they are usually high in fat as well. Lean red meat should be eaten a maximum of 3 times a week. Avoid frying meat in oil (any oil), rather bake steam or grill foods. Where possible trim visible fat from meat before cooking. Try and eat meat which is blackend, char-grilled, smoked, pickled or heavily spiced in moderation. This includes braai-meat.
3. Try and incorporate legumes and soya into your diet, as they are low in fat and high in fibre and protein.
4. Alcohol should be used in moderation. The World Health Organisation recommends no more than 3 drinks for men and 1-2 drinks for woman per day.
5. Smoking including passive smoking should be avoided at all costs. 1 out of 3 cancers are caused by smoking. If you smoke take 200mg of vitamin C daily.
6. Avoid excessive intake of vitamins and minerals (in pill or potion form) as they can be toxic rather than protective.
7. Stress management is also important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
8. Remember to exercise regularly to maintain your weight, health and dissipate stress.
9. Limit exposure to sunlight and pollutants.
10. Avoid early sexual activity and many sexual partners and go for regular medical check ups.

Interesting facts : Diet is believed is cause about 35% of all cancer deaths, tobacco 30%, reproductive and sexual behaviour 7% and alcohol 3%.
Cancer of the breast, prostrate, lungs and digestive tract seem to be diet related.

To prevent cancer, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle. This includes

1. Maintaining a healthy weight. If you are overweight, it is important to seek proper dietary advice to help lose weight. Exercise is very important, as this will help to lose weight if necessary or maintain your weight. It also helps to regulate or maintain blood pressure, gut functioning and dissipate stress.
2. It is important to watch what you eat. Try and incorporate whole grain products such as wholewheat breads and cereals, including oats into your diet. This will contribute to your daily fibre intake. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables (especially dark green and deep yellow) as these contain fibre, vitamins and minerals. They also provide you with natural anti-oxidants which protect your body against toxins.
3. Limit your intake of animal protein as they are usually high in fat as well. Lean red meat should be eaten a maximum of 3 times a week. Avoid frying meat in oil (any oil), rather bake steam or grill foods. Where possible trim visible fat from meat before cooking. Try and avoid eating meat which is blackend, char-grilled, pickled, smoked or heavily spiced. This includes braai-meat which should ideally be limited to once a week.
4. Try and incorporate legumes and soya into your diet, as they are low in fat and high in fibre and protein.
5. Alcohol should be used in moderation. The World Health Organisation recommends no more than 3 drinks for men and 1-2 drinks for woman per day.
6. Smoking including passive smoking should be avoided at all costs. 1 out of 3 cancers are caused by smoking. If you smoke, take 200mg of vitamin C daily.
7. Avoid excessive intake of vitamins and minerals (in pill or potion form) as they can be toxic rather than protective.
8. Stress management is also important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
9. Limit exposure to sunlight and pollutants.
10. Avoid early sexual activity and many sexual partners.
11. Remember that self-examination (breast and testicular) as well as regular medical check ups are important.

Diet is believed is cause about 35% of all cancer deaths, tobacco 30%, reproductive and sexual behaviour 7% and alcohol 3%.
Cancer of the breast, prostrate, lungs and digestive tract seem to be diet related.

To prevent cancer, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle. This includes

1. Maintaining a healthy weight. If you are overweight, it is important to seek proper dietary advice to help lose weight. Exercise is very important, as this will help to lose weight if necessary or maintain your weight. It also helps to regulate or maintain blood pressure, normal gut functioning and dissipate stress.
2. It is important to watch what you eat. Try and incorporate whole grain products such as wholewheat breads and cereals, including oats into your diet. This will contribute to your daily fibre intake. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables (especially dark green and deep yellow) as these contain fibre, vitamins and minerals. They also provide you with natural anti-oxidants which protect your body against toxins.
3. Limit your intake of animal protein as they are usually high in fat as well. Lean red meat should be eaten a maximum of 3 times a week. Avoid frying meat in oil (any oil), rather bake steam or grill foods. Where possible trim visible fat from meat before cooking. Try and avoid eating meat which is blackend, char-grilled, pickled, smoked or heavily spiced. This includes braai-meat
4. Try and incorporate legumes and soya into your diet, as they are low in fat and high in fibre and protein.
5. Alcohol should be used in moderation. The World Health Organisation recommends no more than 3 drinks for men and 1-2 drinks for woman per day.
6. Smoking including passive smoking should be avoided at all costs. 1 out of 3 cancers are caused by smoking. If you smoke, take 200mg of vitamin C daily.
7. Avoid excessive intake of vitamins and minerals ( in pill or potion form) as they can be toxic rather than protective.
8. Stress management is also important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
9. Limit exposure to sunlight and pollutants.
10. Avoid early sexual activity and many sexual partners.
11. Remember that self-examination( breast and testicular) as well as regular medical check ups are important.