Mediterranean diet reduces cancer risk
The popular Mediterranean diet can lead to a reduced risk of many chronic diseases, including cancer, says a report by WebMd.com. According to the source, “a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, and seeds provides thousands of micronutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can help protect against cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease, among other conditions, experts say.”
At GetYourRearinGear.com, medical and health experts have repeatedly pointed to the importance of diet and exercise in the prevention of chronic disease, including colon cancer. In a recent interview, Dr. Robert Madoff, Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of Minnesota, discussed how he made changes in his own diet to improve his health. He says, “nutritionally, I’ve migrated from a typical high meat, high fat “Western” diet over the last few years to what would now be described as a “Mediterranean” diet – many more vegetables, less meat, and less dairy than I used to eat.” Ask the Trainer fitness expert Chris Freytag also recommends a healthy exercise plan paired with the food found in a typical Mediterranean diet to reduce body fat and improve health. “Eating MUFA’s – monounsaturated fatty acids- such as olive oil, olives, nuts, seeds, avocados and dark chocolate have been linked to reducing body fat. Therefore, choose a MUFA with most meals and get moving.”
The Mediterranean eating plan is less of a diet than a lifestyle. Healthy fats and lean proteins are paired with a regular exercise program for optimal health. Learn how to get started on the Mediterranean plan by clicking on any of these links.
