Saturday, November 03, 2007

Quick cancer prevention tips

IN THE NEWS

The best defense against cancer?

*Stay on the lean side of normal weight,
*Limit alcohol consumption (no more than one drink a day for women, two for men),
*Eat no more than 2 1/2 ounces of red meat a day.

So finds a five-year scientific review of 7,000 studies, reports Reuters, CBS and ABC. The review also recommends
*Daily physical activity,
*Limiting refined starches, salt, calorie-dense foods, fast foods and sugary drinks,
*Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans.

To learn more about cancer and weight, go to the National Cancer Institute; to lose weight, start with the Weight-control Information Network and peruse this Blog.

Source: REMEDY Health Newsletter

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