The word cancer makes anyone tremble. Scientists work to get rid of that enemy. Meanwhile, we give you the weapons to keep it far away.
Sun Tzu, the author of The Art of War , said that every war is won before it begins. And he was very right. The strategy is, in most cases, more decisive than the action itself. Especially in cases of cancer.
The same happens if you want to have a healthy body, you must have a strategy to follow, not to win the war against diseases, but so that they do not even approach you. And when we say diseases we mean all kinds, including cancer-related conditions.
Statistics say that the most common types of cancer in men are prostate, colon, lung and testicular, and all of them (including other types of cancer) can keep them away with proper prevention. How are you going to achieve it? Exercising the body, eating correctly and following these tips, from the latest studies in the field.
Tell him the doctor recommended it
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that men who have a very active sex life are 33 percent less likely to develop prostate cancer. “It is likely that a man who ejaculates regularly expel toxins that may be in his semen,” says Dr. Judd W. Moul, chief physician of the department of urology at Duke University in the United States. Many urologists believe that not ejaculating frequently can lead to prostatitis, which is a risk factor for prostate cancer.
Do this Do not have a sex life so accelerated? Then consider getting a toxin cleanse. Haven’t you reached 40? Well, protect yourself having a lot of sex.
Interestingly, the same article defines “very active sex life” to men who reach 21 ejaculations or more per month.
Eat this
In a recent study published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute , men who consumed more cruciferous vegetables lowered the chances of developing prostate cancer by 41 percent. Its power comes from glucosinolates, phytochemicals that metabolize and activate enzymes to neutralize carcinogenic androgens, says Dr. Alan Kristal, a researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in the United States.
Do this Eat three servings a day of Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower or any other cruciferous vegetable that we present in the following list. It is the amount that Kristal recommends for glucosinolates to take effect, and you have to eat them raw, sauteed or steamed, because boiled they lose many of their properties.
Fill the cup
Researchers at Harvard University found that men who drank six or more cups of coffee were 59 percent less likely to develop prostate cancer than abscesses to caffeine.
Do this Drink coffee, no matter if it is regular or decaffeinated. Dr. Kathryn Wilson, author of the study, says they still do not determine what is in the coffee that helps prevent prostate cancer, but in the meantime, go for a large one.
Interestingly Another study from the Tumori Fondazione Pascale Institute in Italy says that coffee antioxidants protect the liver from alcohol damage and helps prevent liver cancer. On the other hand, German researchers found a compound in coffee called methilpyridinium that seems to help prevent colon cancer.
Eat red
Many studies have shown that cooked red tomato (tomato) products reduce the risk of prostate cancer, like Harvard researcher Edward Giovanucci did.
Do this Cook the tomato. The reason they are so effective against prostate cancer is that they contain high amounts of lycopene, a pigment that becomes more potent when these red fruits are cooked. With two servings or more a week you will be on the other side.
Interestingly, lycopene foods such as strawberries and blueberries have a better absorption in the company of some fat, so you can accompany them with nuts, avocado or olive oil.
Drink it green
According to researchers from Taiwan, drinking green tea can reverse the damage done by cigarette smoke. In the study, smokers and non-smokers who didn’t use green tea were 12 times more likely to develop lung cancer than those who used to drink it. This, thanks to the antioxidants in the drink, which stimulate the production of compounds that stop the spread of cancer, says Dr. I-Hsin Lin, author of the study.
Do this Have a single cup of green tea a day. According to the researchers, it is enough to prevent cancer.
Interestingly Drinking a cup of green tea a day can help you prevent lung cancer and even all types of cancer because of the amount of antioxidants it contains.
Finish the fish
Animal studies revealed that Omega 3 DHA and EPA fatty acids prevent tumor formation.
Do this Eat fish three times a week. According to researchers at Harvard University in the United States, men who ingest those portions reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 25 percent.
Interestingly, eating fish is associated with 44 percent of the reduction in metastatic prostate cancer and 63 percent with the mortality caused by it.
Throw those french fries
Men who have the highest levels of trans fat have twice the risk of developing prostate cancer compared to those with low levels. This is because this type of fatty acid increases inflammation and insulin resistance, which play very important roles in prostate cancer.
Do this Look at the food packaging, especially the bagging. Many believe that because they are donuts or baked cookies, food has no trans fat, but it is not. If hydrogenated oil is included in the ingredients, better leave it.
Interestingly, in women, those who consume trans fat increase the risk twice as much as developing breast cancer than those who do not eat them, so eliminating them from the diet will benefit both.
Enchílate
A recent Korean study found that the compound that causes chili peppers, capsaicin, can help kill colon cancer cells.
Do this Eat daily spicy foods, recommends Dr. Jeya Henry, a metabolism researcher at Oxford Brookes University in England.
Interestingly, a study conducted in Germany concluded that capsaicin promotes thermogenesis, which is the response of generating heat from the body through food, which helps burn calories.
Serve yourself a portion of E
A study presented by the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers suggests that eating pistachios can reduce the risk of lung cancer. The work evaluated the effect of pistachio consumption on levels of gamma tocopherol, a type of vitamin E. A higher intake of vitamin E helps protect the body against lung cancer and other cancers, according to Ladia M. Hernandez, a researcher at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States.
Do this Eat two ounces of pistachios a day. In the study, 36 participants were randomly chosen to eat this amount per day for four weeks. Then they presented the highest levels of tocopherol.
Interestingly, pistachios are also recommended for men who practice exercise that is strenuous and for those who suffer from depression, because of its high content of vitamin B1 in addition to helping Parkinson’s disease prevention, among many other things.
move on
Exercise reduces the risk of developing prostate cancer by 41 percent, according to a recent study.
Do this Do not settle for the 30 minutes of daily walk recommended by the doctor. Among prostate cancer survivors, those who exercised vigorously (playing tennis, running, swimming or cycling) for five hours a week reduced the risk of dying from the disease by 56 percent. “The greater the activity, the greater the protection,” says Stacey A. Kenfield, a doctor of science from the Harvard School of Public Health in the United States.
Interestingly, According to several studies, more than a third of cancer-related deaths are directly related to obesity problems and sedentary lifestyles.