SMOHIT Safety Matters

FROM THE DESK OF RANDALL A. KROCKA

SMOHIT Administrator

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Many people are unaware of the strong connection between diet and cancer. The bad news is that eating the wrong foods can increase your cancer risk. The good news is that adding the right foods to your diet can protect you from many types of cancer. Please read the following information provided by AARP magazine to learn more about how superfoods and drinks can offer a variety of health benefits.


Eat to Beat Cancer

by Peter Jaret, AARP The Magazine 

 

Apples

Apples contain at least two kinds of cancer-inhibiting compounds: flavonoids and phenolic acids. Together they may protect against damage to cells that can trigger malignancies; they may also prevent emerging cancer cells from dividing any further. If apples aren't your favorite food, try citrus fruits and berries.

 

Nuts

According to a recent Harvard study, a serving of nuts a day (roughly a handful) helps ward off deaths from both heart disease and cancer. "People who ate a serving of nuts five or more times a week saw an 11 percent reduction in deaths due to cancer," says Ying Bao, an epidemiologist who led the study.

 

Beans and Lentils

Loaded with fiber, beans and lentils contain antioxidants, phytochemicals and folate, which protect colon cells while stimulating bowel function. Soybeans, in particular, contain genistein, a powerful compound that scientists are investigating as a possible treatment for prostate, lung and colorectal cancer. 

 

Tea and Coffee

Ingredients in tea and coffee may protect against a variety of cancers. The antioxidants in coffee seem to be especially effective against endometrial cancer. And green tea seems protective against prostate cancer. But make sure to let it cool a bit before drinking: Very hot beverages may increase the risk of esophageal cancer.