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If genetic damage is minimal, the available evidence suggests that there will be no cancer. Here follows practical recommendations to minimize genetic damage. Adopt a varied and balanced diet of unprocessed food. Avoid deep-fried food and minimize consumption of over cooked and browned food. Eat no more than required. Avoid toxic synthetic chemicals as far as possible. Regarding eating, the Natural Health standpoint would be to adopt the wisdom of Hippocrates : “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food -” A balanced diet of natural, unprocessed foods – in accordance with Natural Health Dietary Guidelines – is along the following lines: Low fat, with the source of fat being plant foods. Avoid animal fats and hydrogenated oils, including margarine. Include fresh flaxceed oil (or fish oil) for omega-3 fats. Eat an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables (green, yellow, and red ) at the level of approximately three quarters of total food intake by weight. Regularly include cruciferous vegetables (Cabbage family), carrots, tomatoes and other particularly protective vegetables, and also garlic. Eat adequate protein and no more. Have the protein all or mostly from plant foods. Ensure adequate fiber. Sources are: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, legumes, seeds and ‘fiber’ foods such as psyllium husks, oat brain and rice bran. Increase natural mineral and vitamin intake with the juices of green, red and yellow vegetables. Consider topping up antioxidant vitamins and minerals with naturally deprived supplements, particularly carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc and selenium. Also consider extra B vitamins, especially folic acid (Vitamin B9) Obtain organically grown foods where possible. Keep calorie/kilojoule intake low overall. Consume only two meals daily, the third meal being fruit only ( if this is suitable for the individual. Avoid or minimize intake of caffeine, alcohol, white sugar, white flour, table salt (if necessary, use unrefined sea salt), cured meats and smoked foods. And regarding other aspects of lifestyle: Minimize exposure to synthetic chemicals, particularly pesticides, other very toxic chemicals and the chlorine in town water supplies Also keep well clear of radiation. Have regular, moderate physical activity in order to keep fit and trrim. Brisk walking for half an hour daily, which need not be all in one session, can make the necessary difference to an otherwise sedentary lifestyle. Develop ways of coping with stress more safely, such as meditation, visualisation, affirmations, and, most importantly, social support. Adrian Joele became interested in nutrition and weight management while he was an associate with a nutritional supplement company. Since 2008 he wrote several articles about nutrition and weight loss and achieved expert status with Ezine Articles.com. He has been involved in nutrition and weight management for more than 12 years and he likes to share his knowledge with anyone who could benefit from it. Get his free report on nutrition and tips for healthy living, by visiting: http://www.nutrobalance2.net
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