Cancer is the disease of our century and it is undeniable that we can all be afraid of it. This is because at times it seems to strike without a real principle of causality. The truth is that this is not really the case. There are behaviors that increase the risk of contracting cancer, just as there are friendly habits of prevention.
The AIRC experts have recently drawn up a handbook in which they show them step by step. The result is a simple and understandable guide for everyone, which we would do well to read and keep in mind.
These are the rules of life to follow that could avert the risk of cancer
If each of us maintained an all-round healthy lifestyle, the impact of cancer on mortality would significantly decrease. The AIRC Expert List on Anti-Cancer Behaviors reports the results of studies from the World Cancer Research Fund. In particular, this research delves into the relevance of nutrition in the fight against cancer.
The list
Maintain your ideal weight throughout your life. To calculate it we can use the BMI: our weight in kilos multiplied by the height squared. The result must be between 18.5 and 24.9.
Do physical activity, even mild, for at least half an hour a day. There is no mention of strenuous workouts, a simple walk is already more than good.
Limit the use of high-calorie foods as much as possible, especially those that are extremely fatty and sugary (fast food prohibited).
Feed mainly with foods of plant origin.
Significantly reduce the consumption of red meat, the ideal limit of which is 500 grams per week.
Also limit the consumption of alcoholic beverages, the ideal dose of which is equal to one glass of red wine per day.
Reduce the use of salt in seasonings.
Ensure the body is supplied with all nutrients through the diet, without forgetting (essential) carbohydrates, vitamins and mineral salts.
Other essential rules for prevention
The aforementioned behaviors are the worst enemies of cancer and are also useful to those who, in the past, have already fought against cancer. To add to these rules, however, there is the habit of undergoing periodic examinations. The fundamentals are: the PAP test, for cervical cancer, the search for occult blood for colon cancer and mammography for breast cancer. So, these are the rules of life to follow that could avert the risk of cancer.
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