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How much can we reduce our risk of getting cancer? About 1/3 of all cancers are related to what we eat Another 30% results from smoking Fats, sugar and cancer Avoid a diet high in fat, sugar. To reduce fat in a diet, broil, steam, bake, poach, roast or use a microwave Orange Juice and cancer Orange juice may protect against breast cancer. Calcium fortified orange juice gives the calcium in a glass of milk. Vitamin A, Beta Carotene and Cancer Those with the lowest vitamin A and beta carotene levels had a greater risk for cancer. Low levels of beta carotene correlate with risk of developing prostate cancer High blood levels of beta carotene had a strong protective effect against lung cancer, melanoma, and bladder cancer. Cancer risk increases when our dietary intake of these nutrients is low NCI recommends a minimum of 3 vegetables and two fruits per day. One half cup of cooked pumpkin has 5X minimum for beta-carotene (vitamin A0 Soy foods and cancer Soybeans protect against breast cancer by moderating estrogen effects. Milk and cancer Drinking milk with the highest fat content increases cancer risks BUT drinking skim milk protects against many of the same cancer risks. Garlic and Prostate Cancer British men who ate garlic at least twice a week had 50% lower risk of prostate Eating tomato and tomato products also reduced the risk. |