Preventing cancer also involves what we eat. An oncologist has revealed the specific snack she incorporated into her diet almost every day at snack time to reduce her cancer risk.
No one can completely control their healthbut it is proven that a certain lifestyle (starting with what we eat) considerably reduces the risk of developing serious diseases, including cancer. According to the World Health Organization, 30 to 50% of cancers could be prevented by following a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. THE oncologistswho are on the front lines of observing the effects of these habits on health, have identified similarities in lifestyles and patient nutritionoften linked to the onset or prevention of cancer.
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Among these doctors, Dr. Tingting Tan, oncologist and hematologist at City of Hope in California, recommends to the media Parade and diet rich in plants to reduce the risk of cancer. His advice? Focus on a varied diet including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, seeds and nuts, while limiting ultra-processed products, red meats and alcohol.
What diet should we follow to prevent cancer?
The specialist is inspired by Mediterranean dietknown for its beneficial effects on health thanks to high intakes of antioxidants and in omega-3 fatty acidsessential for the heart and brain. These nutrients help prevent chronic inflammation, a risk factor for the development of cancer. “Oncologists, like everyone else, need to make conscious efforts to eat healthily,” says Dr. Tan.
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She therefore favors simple and balanced meals: fresh vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. And between meals, if you feel a little hungry, she favors a very specific snack prepared in advance (in order to avoid ultra-processed foods). And for good reason, the snack, often chosen in haste, can also become an opportunity to opt for beneficial foods (and to banish those that are bad for your health). “Eating healthy snacks takes planning,” says the specialist.
This anti-cancer snack favored by an oncologist
In his daily routine, Dr. Tan varies his snacks by opting for nut and fresh fruit combinations. For example, she appreciates nut mixturesa apple accompanied by peanut butter, or even berries with plain Greek yogurt. “It allows me not to get bored and to stay away from the temptations of junk food,” she confides.
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Fruits and nuts are among his favorite snacks for their many benefits. “Nuts are associated with a reduced risk of colon, lung and pancreatic cancers”underlines the doctor. At the same time, berries and other fruits are rich in antioxidants, which protect the body's cells from damage that can lead to cancer.
A preventive act (and a daily pleasure)
THE apples are a valuable source of dietary fiber and antioxidantshelping to reduce the risks of several types of cancer, such as breast, colon and esophageal cancers. By choosing this fruit for his snacks, Dr. Tan enriches his diet with a variety of nutrients essential for optimal health. As for the Greek yogurtalthough its direct effects on cancer prevention are not confirmed, its protein content provides a lasting feeling of satietyavoiding succumbing to other less healthy snacks in the afternoon.
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To reduce the risks of cancer or support treatment, the expert encourages her patients to follow healthy habits. “I recommend everyone prepare meals based on fresh foods and avoid alcohol and highly processed products as much as possible”she advises. Eating a balanced diet and enjoying nourishing snacks can be a preventative act and a daily pleasure. By combining fresh fruit, dried fruit and nuts (with a dose of natural yogurt if you want), the options are numerous!
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