Guest guest Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Eating to Prevent Lung Cancer While many women state their worst fear is breast cancer, lung cancer is now actually the biggest cancer threat to women - it accounts for the same amount of cancer-related deaths as breast and gynecological cancers combined. Along with the obvious lifestyle choices - such as not smoking - diet may play a role in preventing or lessening the risk of developing lung cancer. Make the following changes: Add more antioxidants. Apples, tomatoes and oranges are especially helpful in nourishing the lungs. Add carrots, yellow squash and dark, leafy greens for their lung-cancer protective carotenoids. Drink plenty of water to help flush out toxins. Eat whole soy foods - their phytoestrogens may have a protective effect. Keep in mind that dietary carotenoids are your best source. While supplemental mixed carotenoids may offer some benefit, you should avoid taking isolated beta-carotene if you are, or were, a smoker - higher doses may actually increase the risk of lung cancer. -- Diana Gonzalez Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets. -Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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