Reduce your cancer risk through physical fitness
Have you ever heard that you can reduce your cancer risk by being physically active? If not, then be sure to read on.
It seems obvious to many people that physical fitness promotes a healthy and happy life. There is now scientific evidence that it may also prolong life. A report recently published by the World Cancer Research Fund outlines the relationship between obesity, diet and various forms of cancer. I have long known that a healthy lifestyle brings many different benefits. It’s nice to know that I’m also reducing my risk of cancer by exercising regularly. Among their published recommendations are:
1. Be as lean as possible within the normal range of body weight
2. Be physically active as part of everyday life
3. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods. Avoid sugary drinks.
4. Eat mostly foods of plant origin
5. Limit intake of red meat and avoid processed meat
6. Limit alcoholic drinks
7. Limit consumption of salt. Avoid mouldy cereals (grains) or pulses (legumes)
8. Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone
9. Mothers to breastfeed; children to be breastfed
10. Follow the recommendations for cancer prevention
While you may not be able to eliminate your risk of getting cancer, these suggestions may significantly reduce your risk. A summary including these points (with references) and a copy of the full report are available for download or hard copy purchase from the report website here: http://www.dietandcancerreport.org/
