[LifeStyle] Superfoods and cancer: nutritional combinations to protect the body

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Cancer in general can affect almost all the organs of the human body. It begins with the modification of a cell, spontaneously, either by an external agent or by genetic-hereditary factors and manifests itself through the development of a tumor.

This appears when the growth and replication of cells get out of control, their behavior is abnormal. Tumors are differentiated into benign and malignant, that is, those that are cancerous. In the latter, the cells that make them up spread to other parts of the body; On the other hand, the benign ones do allow us to remove it and, in most cases, they do not regenerate. While it is true no single food or diet can prevent the specific appearance of any type of cancer, however there are some foods that can help us strengthen the immune system and thus help keep the risk of cancer as low as possible.

I recommend incorporating green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, squash and legumes (grains) into your menu every day, as well as olive oil and fresh fruits in their natural state and if they are organic foods much better.
To avoid this, on the contrary, you should reduce the abundant diet in fat, animal meat, dairy products, cheeses, butter, white flour.

Alcohol should be avoided or consumed very sparingly sporadically, since its high caloric content increases the risk of disease.

Did you know that being overweight and obesity is also one of the risk factors for the appearance of a group of tumors in the following areas: esophagus and gastric level; pancreas, colorectal, breast cancer especially in pre and postmenopausal women, endometrium, kidney, liver, gallbladder, ovary, and prostate, in men? This is because the increase in adipose tissue induces metabolic changes, such as insulin resistance involved in the development, division and growth of tumor cells.

In addition, it plays an important role in the synthesis of estrogens, direct promoters of tumor development and growth. That is, losing weight and maintaining it in a healthy way is considered an anti-cancer protective measure.

Several scientific studies suggest that the best diet for prevention is one that is plant-based, which is common in those who choose to be vegetarians and vegans. That means lots of fruits, vegetables, and legumes, and little or no meat or other animal products.

Additionally, fewer calories are naturally consumed, which helps maintain a healthy weight. It is time to set ourselves the goal of trying new recipes without meat being the protagonist of the week, also looking for recipes without flour or sugar.

Remember, small changes can have a great positive impact on your health, if you have direct relatives who suffer or died with cancer, it is time to act and ask for nutritional advice.

Of course, they count on my professional help and home diet service to guide them through the entire process until they reach their nutritional goal. You have no excuse to start your year on the right foot and avoid cancer, as well as multiple chronic non-communicable diseases.

A PRACTICAL ANTI-CANCER MENU
According to Ortiz Celi, this antioxidant fruit bowl recipe follows the guidelines for superfood recommendations. It is ideal as a mid-morning or afternoon snack, to give that dose of essential micronutrients and phytochemicals that do not allow cell degeneration in our body.

It is even a good way to start the day and very practical for those who do not have time to prepare a more elaborate breakfast. Variations can be made of all the ingredients, trying to use the richest in antioxidants, and it can be consumed daily.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of low-sugar blackberry yogurt.
• A handful of blueberries.
• 7 small strawberries.
• 12 almonds.
• 2 walnuts

Preparation: place the yogurt base in a bowl, it can be replaced by kefir or vegetable almond / coconut yogurt in lactose intolerant or allergic to cow's milk protein.
Then add the rest of the ingredients.