Diet and cancer- How Diet Can Prevent Cancer

 Cancer is largely a preventable disease.

While a small proportion of cancers are caused by inherited genes, the vast majority are triggered by DNA damage that accumulates during a person’s lifetime.

 In most cases, healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of cancer. A large percentage of cancer-related deaths may be are directly linked to lifestyle choices such as smoking, drinking, and a lack of exercise. But the majority of the reason is, due to an unhealthy diet.

What you eat and don’t eat has a powerful effect on your health, including the risk of cancer. Without knowing it, you may be eating many foods that are inviting cancer, while neglecting the powerful foods and nutrients that can protect you. If you change your diet and behaviours, you can minimize your risk of disease and possibly even stop cancer in its tracks.

Cancer begins as a single abnormal cell that begins to multiply out of control. Groups of such cells form tumours and damage healthy tissues and then spread to other parts of the body. Carcinogens are substances that promote the development of cancerous cells. It takes years for a noticeable tumour to develop. During this time most carcinogens are neutralized before damage can occur. Some phytochemicals in plant foods are known as inhibitors that kill cancerous cells before they grow. Dietary fat, on the other hand, is known to be a promoter that helps the abnormal cells to grow quickly.

Plant-based foods high in chlorophyll, vitamin A, vitamin E, selenium and vitamin C are known as antioxidants significantly increase elimination of toxins and free radicals known to cause cellular changes that are the root of cancer. No single vegetable or fruits component can protect you against cancer by itself. But scientists believe that the regular consumption (5 to 9 servings every day) of combination of plant-based foods such as vegetable and fruits can reduce cancer risk.

Drink black or green tea (herbal tea doesn’t have the same healthy effects). Tea contains antioxidants that laboratory testing has shown can lower the risk of some cancers.

Eat more soybeans and soy-based products such as tofu. Drink soy milk and use soy flour whenever possible in cooking. Soybeans contain anticancer agents that prevent both breast and prostate cancer.

Restrict red meat, Dairy, processed foods, refined sugars consumption these are all acid forming food. Cancer cells thrive in an acidic environment, and can't live in an alkaline environment, research have proven that. Cancerous tissues are acidic, whereas healthy tissues are alkaline.