By Health Diagnostic Laboratory
This month, your Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc., Clinical Health Consultants are wearing PINK to support breast cancer awareness and are getting active in a local Susan G. Komen race for the cure. Join us in honroing this month by wearing pink, running or walking a race and eating food that fights cancer. Fight Cancer with Food #1 Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables Research has shown that a diet filled with plant based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, can help prevent cancer. Many of these foods are high in antioxidants, which can help protect our cells against harmful free-radicals. Some fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants include: broccoli, carrots, kale, spinach, berries, tomatoes and spaghetti squash. #2 Try Making Monday, “Meatless Monday” Recent research has shown that those who include beans in their diet reduced their risk of developing disease such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer. Pinto beans and red kidney beans specifically, have very high levels of antioxidants. Try replacing the meat in your meal with beans once per week to help reduce your risk. #3 Eat Foods with Fiber Fiber helps regulate your digestive system and it can also “move” out cancer causing compounds before they can hurt your body. To include more fiber in your diet, try switching to whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta and be sure to include fruits, vegetables and beans into your everyday meals. #4 Choose Your Fats Wisely
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