Be Healthy and Live Longer

Your diet plays a major role in your overall health. The almost dangerous - foods we eat as teenagers may not affect us as we eat them, but, as we get older the damage is more noticeable.

As we age, we are more prone to the after shocks of all of the manufactured and concocted foods we have eaten throughout our lives. Simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference in your risks of getting any cancer(s). Put more anticancer foods and vitamins in your diet. Some people who lead an exemplary may still develop some cancer(s), based on their genetic makeup or for some other reasons that are not in their control.

Eat Raw Garlic and you will substantially reduce your chances of developing cancer. Studies show that eating garlic will stimulate your immune system. This decreases your chances of developing several cancers some of those are colon, prostate, bladder and esophageal cancer(s). Eat your garlic. If you find that you have offensive breath afterwards, increase you consumption of parsley. Add chopped parsley to every meal as a decorative touch and you will always have sweet fresh breath.

Drink Green Tea It is rich in antioxidants, it can help to decrease your risk of developing several different cancers. They include - breast, esophageal, pancreatic, colon and rectal cancer(s).

Don't Smoke! Smoking is by far the biggest risk factor for developing lung cancer. This risk factor is literally in your hands, you can do something about it. Over 45 million people choose to smoke. Smoking increases your chances of developing tongue, mouth, throat and bladder cancer(s) and smoking accounts for about 30 percent of all cancer deaths per year. Don't Smoke. Quit Smoking.

Avoid Second-Hand Smoke, second-hand smoke raises your risk of developing lung cancer. More than 3,000 lung cancer deaths are directly attributed to the inhalation of someone elses' smoke.

Eat Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Daily Especially those high in vitamin C and beta-carotene like grapefruit, oranges, cabbage, mangoes, spinach, sweet potatoes, turnip greens...

Avoid Foods High in Saturated Fats Such as fried chicken, fried fish and any other deep fried foods, also avoid fatty cut of meat. Whenever possible trim the fat from your meats. Even if you are on a low carbohydrate diet, it is still o.k to trim you the non healthy fat from your meats.

Avoid Trans Fats They will kill you!

Eat Foods High in Fiber Such as whole-grain cereals, peas, lentils, corn, sweet potatoes, parsnips, pears, leafy greens and strawberries.

The Top 20 Antioxidant Rich Super Foods

If you want to be healthier, there are certain foods that you can eat to help you achieve better health. The recommendation for each person is to eat five serving each day of fruits and vegetables. There are some fruits and vegetables that give your body more benefits when you eat them.

Foods that are rich in antioxidants can protect your body from the harmful effects of molecules called free radicals.

1. Dried red beans
2. Wild blueberries
3. Red kidney beans
4. Pinto beans
5. Regular blueberry
6. Cranberries
7. Artichokes
8. Blackberry
9. Prunes
10. Raspberry
11. Strawberry
12. Red delicious apple
13. Granny Smith apples
14. Pecans
15. Cherries
16. Black plumbs
17. Russet potatoes
18. Dried black beans
19. Plums
20. Gala apples

When you go to the grocery store, stock up on foods from this list and add them to your daily diet. The rule is to choose fruits and vegetables that have bright colors of reds, blues and purples because these are more likely to be highest in antioxidants.

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