Diet Mail Diet Mantra Wellness Magazine- February 2014 | Page 6

WORLD CANCER DAY : Feb 4th 2014
4thFebruary is marked as
the World Cancer Day.
World Cancer Day is a
chance to raise our
collective voices in
the name of
improving general
knowledge around
cancer and dismissing
misconceptions about
the disease. Do we know
that Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and
accounted for 7.6 million deaths (around 13% of all
deaths) in 2008 and this no. is going to rise to over 13.1
million in 2030. Lung, stomach, liver, colon and breast
cancer cause the most cancer deaths each year.
Attention! About 30% of cancer deaths are due to the
five leading behavioral and dietary risks:
 high body mass index,
 low fruit and vegetable intake
 lack of physical activity
 tobacco use
 alcohol use.
So if we take care of these five behavioural aspects we
can reduce the risk of cancer by upto 30% in our lives.
Cancer can be reduced and controlled by implementing
evidence-based strategies for cancer prevention, early
detection of cancer and management of patients with
cancer. Many cancers have a high chance of cure if
detected early and treated adequately. As an expert in
the field of Diet and Wellness Industry, Diet Mantra
would like to share some health recommendations for
prevention of Cancer.

Modify and avoid risk factors:
Avoid tobacco intake: Tobacco use is the single most
important risk factor for cancer causing 22% of global
cancer deaths and 71% of global lung cancer deaths.
Limit Alcohol: Evidence suggests all types of
alcoholic drinks may increase your risk of a number of
cancers, including cancer of the mouth, pharynx,

larynx, esophagus, breast and colon. It's unclear exactly
how alcohol affects cancer risk.
Consume Less Salt (Sodium): In cultures where people
eat a lot of salt-preserved foods, salt-cured and saltpickled food, the risk for stomach, nasopharyngeal and
throat cancers may be higher.
Moderate Your Meat Portions: Some studies suggest a
link between colon cancer and eating large amounts of
red meat, especially processed meat such as ham, bacon
and hot dogs, but this research is inconclusive. Your best
bet is to enjoy protein in moderation. Consider filling
your plate with beans, grains and vegetables.
Eat Vegetables, Fruits, Whole Grains and Legumes:
Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, including beans, is
linked with a lower risk of lung, oral, esophageal,
stomach and colon cancer.
Limit Calorie-Dense, Nutrient-Deficient Foods: Reduce
your intake of foods with added sugars and fats that
provide a lot of calories but few nutrients. Calories add
up fast with calorie-dense foods, which can lead to
weight gain and leaves little room for more healthful,
cancer-preventive foods.
Limit Calorie-Dense, Nutrient-Deficient Foods: Reduce
your intake of foods with added sugars and fats that
provide a lot of calories but few nutrients. Calories add
up fast with calorie-dense foods, which can lead to
weight gain and leaves little room for more healthful,
cancer-preventive foods.
Avoid being overweight: Be as lean as possible
without becoming underweight. Being overweight or
obese is related to as many as one in five cancer-related
deaths. Weight is most closely connected with cancers
of the breast and uterus