Cut Your Risk for Developing Cancer

Even though, cancer can simply be contributed to genetics.  Environmental factors may trigger cancerous cells to form.  It's important that we live the healthiest lifestyle possible in order to prevent illnesses, especially cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein.

Here are small lifestyle changes you can make today that may help lower your risk of developing cancer in the future:

• Limit or avoid fried foods.
• Choose whole grains over refined-flour products.
• Cut down on sweets.
• Avoid fatty meats and poultry with the skin on.
• Eat a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids from such foods as salmon and other-cold water fish and olive oil.
• Limit consumption of alcoholic beverages to no more than one drink a day if you’re a woman or two if you’re a man.
• Quit smoking.
• Exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight.