such as magnesium, zinc, selenium
exercise, too
needs of cancer cells. Regular exercise
and chromium—may be missing from
today’s fruits and vegetables, because
Good nutrition is essential, but so is
also improves immunity, lymph flow,
our soils are so depleted from modern
a regular overall exercise program.
and functioning of the body’s natural
agricultural methods. A high-quality
While 40 percent of all Americans will
detoxification systems.
nutritional supplement, along with
eventually be diagnosed with cancer,
probiotics, can be beneficial.
only 14 percent of active Americans
Patrick Quillin is a clinical nutritionist,
develop the disease.
registered dietitian and certified nutri-
use Healthy
Thirty minutes of exercise every
tion specialist with the American Col-
other day cuts the risk for breast
seasonings
lege of Nutrition. He is the author of
cancer by 75 percent. Exercise imparts
Beating Cancer with Nutrition, the
Several herbs and spices offer protec- multiple benefits, including tissue oxy-
primary source for this article. For more
tive antioxidant properties, including
genation, which thwarts the anaerobic information visit NutritionCancer.com.
cinnamon; ginger; curry powder (a
spice mixture that contains curcumin,
the bright yellow pigment in turmeric);
onions; stevia; and garlic, which has
powerful antifungal and antibiotic
properties.
drink green tea
Regularly consuming green tea, with
its potent phytochemicals, may help
lower the risk of cancer. Research in
Japan and China, documented in the
Journal of the National Cancer Insti-
tute, suggests that green tea may help
prevent, and possibly even reverse,
some forms of the disease.
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