The Importance of Diet

Last Updated on Monday, 28 December 2009 03:13 Monday, 28 December 2009 03:06

THE IMPORTANCE OF DIET

A healthy, well-balanced diet can cut your cancer risk

take a look at your plate....is it filled with generous portions of fruits, vegetables and grains?

slice ripe mango, bananas and/or berries on your whole grain cereal in the morning

add a variety of vegetables to your salads for good health, such as red cabbage, ripe tomatoes, shredded carrots, chickpeas, kidney beans, broccoli and avocadoes

try new produce items with each trip to the food store. Try yams, leeks, kale and egg plant

use whole wheat flour in recipes

refrigerate foods quickly to prevent spoilage

instead of alcohol, enjoy a refreshing mix of fruit juice and sparkling water

cut down on portions of meat and poultry

cut down on fat...remove skin from poultry, use only a little oil in cooking

instead of salt, experiment with herbs and spices such as rosemary, oregano, basil, turmeric, chives, Italian herbs, garlic or onion powder

barbecue only occasionally and do not eat charred food

Avoid empty calories from highly processed foods that are high in fat and/or sugar.

Choose activities that involve moderate or vigorous exercise.