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Diet and Cancer
Although the relationship between diet and cancer is still a subject of scientific research, enough is now known for some recommendations to be made for reducing the risk of cancer.
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Fruit and Vegetables
Eat more fruit and vegetables - they are full of vitamins and minerals, and are a great source of fibre as well. Leafy green and yellow vegetables are excellent. Aim for 3 serves of fruit and 4 serves of vegetables every day. A serve is only half a cup and these foods have been shown to afford a protective effect against cancer.
Wholegrain cereals
Eat more breads and cereals - pasta, wholegrain breads, rice, barley, rolled oats and wheat. Five serves a day is the minimum to aim for.
Reduce your fat intake
It is important to reduce the amount of fat consumed. Do this by choosing lean cuts of meat and trim the fat whenever possible.
Control your body weight
Obesity may be a risk factor - reduce your weight to the middle line. Be physically active and avoid overeating.
Limit some types of foods in your diet
It may help to limit some particular foods in your diet including - burnt or charred foods (e.g.charred BBQ meat); mouldy or spoiled food; cured, salt-cured, pickled or smoked foods (e.g. bacon, hams, sausages, cured fish or corned beef).
Limit alcohol intake
Remember - everything in moderation and alcohol is no exception. Try not to have more than two drinks a day. This will help control your weight too.
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