Paltrow Hopes That Vegan Lifestyle Will Minimize Cancer Risk

February 20, 2007

February 19, 2007 9:33 a.m. EST Danielle George - News Room Administrators Staff (BANG) - Gwyneth Paltrow believes her family has been "cursed" by cancer. The Oscar-winning actress lost her father Bruce to the disease in 2002, both her grandmothers and a cousin, who was only 23. Gwyneth, 34, who is married to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, is hoping her vegan diet will keep her healthy. Speaking at an international anti-cancer campaign last night, she said: "I am challenging these evil genes by natural means. I am convinced that by eating biological foods it is possible to avoid tumors." Gwyneth follows a macrobiotic diet, mainly consisting of whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruit and vegetables. However, she does have a treat once in a while. Gwyneth said: "I'm not as stringent as I was in the past. Now I'll have cheese once in a while or white flour, but I still

believe in whole grains and no sugar." Peter H

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