Just Say Whoa! to Cancer, Part 2

(continued from Part 1)

5. Do your carbs right!Avoid or minimize the highly refined, high glycemic index, “Great White Hazards” - white flour products, white rice, white potatoes, sugar, and products containing them.  These foods trigger hormonal changes that can promote tumor growth (especially in breast, colon, and prostate tissue) in addition to driving appetite and promoting weight gain.  Replace the “Great White Hazards” with whole grains and beans/legumes.  These carbohydrate foods have been shown to protect against many forms of cancer and do not have adverse effects on your metabolism.

6. Consume as many fruits and vegetables as possible.  Over 200 studies have documented the anti-cancer power of fruits and vegetables.  Fruits and vegetables are loaded with cancer-protective nutrients (vitamin C, beta carotene, folate, etc.) and those remarkable, immune boosting, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying phytochemicals.
   • Focus on the superstar, cancer-protective fruits – apples with skin, berries, avocados, all whole citrus, cantaloupes, mangoes, kiwi, pomegranates, cherries, plums, red/purple grapes.
   • Focus on the superstar cancer-protective vegetables – all cruciferous (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels’ sprouts, cauliflower, water cress), carrots, tomatoes, asparagus, butter nut squash, allium group (garlic, onions, leaks, chives, scallions), dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, collards, dark lettuces), sweet potatoes.

For more,check out Dr. Ann's short video tip, Just Say Whoa! to Cancer.

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