Dietary habits are one of the few controllable risk factors for cancer prevention. Cancer scientists and nutritionists agree the increased vegetable intake modifies the risk factor up to a fraction of 20%-30% making the preventive effect of vegetable consumption unfailing for several types of cancer.
Nutrition can help you fight cancer. Following a diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals can be as tasty as it is healthy. Think for instance, broccoli with olive oil and a nice glass of wine. It tastes good and it provides your body with health-promoting benefits.
The following vegetables have been associated with a lower risk of certain cancers:
- Cruciferous vegetables
Cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower contain indole-3-carbinol, which is a chemical component that can fight breast cancer by being converted into a protective estrogen. In general, cruciferous vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, horseradish, mustard greens, cabbage, collard greens, kale and watercress, all classified in the cabbage family, are rich in phytochemical sulforaphane. This component contributes to breast, skin, stomach, colon and rectal cancer prevention by inducing the production of certain enzymes that can neutralize free radicals.
- Spinach
Spinach has a great nutritional value and is rich in antioxidants. Fresh, boiled or steamed, spinach inhibits stomach cancer and skin cancer, while it has been shown to prevent colon, breast and prostate cancer.
- Mushrooms
Mushrooms are rich in polysaccharides, a powerful compound that contributes in building immunity. In addition, they are rich in lectin, a substance that neutralizes cancerous cells preventing their multiplication. They also contain thioproline that stimulates the production of interferon in the body. Consuming mushrooms daily may reduce cancer risk by two thirds.
- Beans
All kinds of beans are rich in protease blockers that inhibit carcinogens to develop in the digestive tract. Soy beans are high in isoflavones that decreases the risk of breast cancer by inhibiting the tumour-growing influence of estrogen.
- Tomatoes
Tomatoes are high in lycopene, an antioxidant that contributes to the reduction of risk of prostate, ovarian and cervical cancer. Concentrated tomato products such as tomato puree, tomato paste and ketchup contain increased amounts of concentrated lycopene and therefore their protective effect against cancer is highly beneficial.
- Carrots
Carrots are rich in beta carotene, which decreases the risk of a broad range of cancers including stomach, bladder, intestine, breast, prostate, mouth, throat and lung. Eating one carrot every day is recommended to benefit from its health-promoting properties. Some research studies indicated that beta carotene may also cause cancer, but this may occur if you consume large quantities of carrots, 2-3 kilos per day.
- Garlic
Garlic is rich in allicin that has immune-enhancing compounds that actually increase the activity of immune that slow down or prevent cancer development in the stomach, breast and esophagus. The sulphur compounds that give garlic its intense flavour have been shown to protect against cancer by neutralizing carcinogens. People who consume raw or cooked garlic regularly reduce drastically the risk of stomach cancer because garlic has anti-bacterial effects against certain bacteria that cause cancer there. To achieve full anti-cancer benefits, it is recommended that garlic is peeled, minced and cooked after 15 minutes.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Aging Baby Boomrs Can Still Pack a Punch by Training with Senior Fitness Expert
Denville Personal Trainer Carey Yang designs a BoomerFitandTone™ training program to help baby boomers exercise safely and effectively, build total body strength and conditioning, and improve balance and prevent injuries.
DENVILLE, NJ -- December 6, 2010 -- Aging baby boomers now can learn from the best personal trainer and fitness expert on how to exercise safely, improve cardiovascular conditioning, build muscular strength and endurance, improve balance and flexibility, and prevent injuries through the BoomerFitandTone™ total body conditioning program.
“BoomerFitandTone™ is a total body conditioning Senior Fitness program borne of my years of training baby boomer clients to meet their ever changing needs and demands,” says Carey Yang, a certified personal trainer, fitness expert and the owner of Beyond Fitness Solutions, LLC based in Denville, New Jersey.
Americans are growing older and living longer. By the year 2030, approximately 21 percent (or 70 million Americans) will be over 65 years of age. As baby boomers start to reach retirement age, they are looking for ways to extend their longevity, rejuvenate their youth and improve their quality of life. Senior fitness is a growing new trend.
“Exercise in senior fitness is an important factor in preventing or at least slowing down many age-related declines in physical functions and performance,” Yang says. “In addition to losing weight and eating healthy, aging baby boomers are concerned about cardiovascular conditioning, muscular and bone strength, flexibility and balance.”
All these factors need to be taken into consideration altogether to help baby boomers improve overall health and senior fitness. Many baby boomers have pre-existing medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Medications may limit their exercise capacity. “It’s prudent for baby boomers to train with a fitness professional who understands their needs and has experience in developing an exercise program just for them,” says Yang.
“I have many baby boomer clients who enjoy modified kickboxing. They’re loving it! They feel powerful, strong and younger. They absolutely enjoy the workout without feeling that they are exercising,” Yang says. “This is the best gift I can give them.”
Yang advocates lifelong fitness and health. He offers a few tips for baby boomers to start an exercise program.
1. Consult an orthopaedic surgeon or sports medicine specialist if you have any prior sports or orthopaedic injuries.
2. Always warm up and stretch before any physical activity.
3. Train with a qualified fitness professional, at least in the beginning, to guide
4. Invest in good equipment and proper shoes.
5. Start slow and progress steadily.
6. Listen to your body.
About C. Carey Yang and Beyond Fitness Solutions, LLC
C. Carey Yang, Your Dream Body WorkoutXpertTM, is a certified personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor based in Denville, New Jersey. He provides in-home personal fitness training, backyard boot camp, wellness and lifestyle coaching, and fitness and weight-management seminar. He specializes in helping busy, working professionals who want safe, effective workouts with maximum results in minimum time. Yang is the creator of the 6-Step Dream Body BlueprintTM Body Transformation System.
To learn more about lifestyle and wellness coaching, personal fitness training and nutritional counseling and to sign up for a free monthly e-zine, receive free fitness and fat loss e-books, and schedule a complimentary consultation, visit http://www.beyondfitnesssolutions.com/.
He is also available for media interviews, providing a list of tips and articles, and presenting wellness and fitness seminar. Call 973-303-2424 or email Carey at BeyondFitnessSolutions.com.
DENVILLE, NJ -- December 6, 2010 -- Aging baby boomers now can learn from the best personal trainer and fitness expert on how to exercise safely, improve cardiovascular conditioning, build muscular strength and endurance, improve balance and flexibility, and prevent injuries through the BoomerFitandTone™ total body conditioning program.
“BoomerFitandTone™ is a total body conditioning Senior Fitness program borne of my years of training baby boomer clients to meet their ever changing needs and demands,” says Carey Yang, a certified personal trainer, fitness expert and the owner of Beyond Fitness Solutions, LLC based in Denville, New Jersey.
Americans are growing older and living longer. By the year 2030, approximately 21 percent (or 70 million Americans) will be over 65 years of age. As baby boomers start to reach retirement age, they are looking for ways to extend their longevity, rejuvenate their youth and improve their quality of life. Senior fitness is a growing new trend.
“Exercise in senior fitness is an important factor in preventing or at least slowing down many age-related declines in physical functions and performance,” Yang says. “In addition to losing weight and eating healthy, aging baby boomers are concerned about cardiovascular conditioning, muscular and bone strength, flexibility and balance.”
All these factors need to be taken into consideration altogether to help baby boomers improve overall health and senior fitness. Many baby boomers have pre-existing medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Medications may limit their exercise capacity. “It’s prudent for baby boomers to train with a fitness professional who understands their needs and has experience in developing an exercise program just for them,” says Yang.
“I have many baby boomer clients who enjoy modified kickboxing. They’re loving it! They feel powerful, strong and younger. They absolutely enjoy the workout without feeling that they are exercising,” Yang says. “This is the best gift I can give them.”
Yang advocates lifelong fitness and health. He offers a few tips for baby boomers to start an exercise program.
1. Consult an orthopaedic surgeon or sports medicine specialist if you have any prior sports or orthopaedic injuries.
2. Always warm up and stretch before any physical activity.
3. Train with a qualified fitness professional, at least in the beginning, to guide
4. Invest in good equipment and proper shoes.
5. Start slow and progress steadily.
6. Listen to your body.
About C. Carey Yang and Beyond Fitness Solutions, LLC
C. Carey Yang, Your Dream Body WorkoutXpertTM, is a certified personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor based in Denville, New Jersey. He provides in-home personal fitness training, backyard boot camp, wellness and lifestyle coaching, and fitness and weight-management seminar. He specializes in helping busy, working professionals who want safe, effective workouts with maximum results in minimum time. Yang is the creator of the 6-Step Dream Body BlueprintTM Body Transformation System.
To learn more about lifestyle and wellness coaching, personal fitness training and nutritional counseling and to sign up for a free monthly e-zine, receive free fitness and fat loss e-books, and schedule a complimentary consultation, visit http://www.beyondfitnesssolutions.com/.
He is also available for media interviews, providing a list of tips and articles, and presenting wellness and fitness seminar. Call 973-303-2424 or email Carey at BeyondFitnessSolutions.com.
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