Healthful tips to avoid cancer

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POSTED: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 6:27pm
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 6:29pm

TYLER, TEXAS (KETK) — Texas Oncology in Tyler has some healthful ways to avoid cancer.
An oncologist tells East Texans about tips they should keep in mind.
"We have to focus on not just to cure cancer but also try to prevent some of the devastating diagnosis," said Svetislava vukelja, M.D.,
"Anything you can do to avoid it such as eating healthier and not drinking,' said Trudy Case, cancer runs in her family.
That's the key: Dr. V of Texas Oncology wants East Texans to keep five tips in mind to avoid cancer.
1.) Nutrition
2.) Exercise
3.) Tobacco/Alcohol
4:) Screening Test
5.) Weight
A diet high in fruits and vegetables, but a low -fat diet is recommended. Plus, don't avoid carbohydrates, you need carbs for energy and brain function.
"Some people go on diets and loose a lot of weight and they gain it all back" said Dr. V. It's also important to increase your intake of fluids.
"People are chronically dehydrated, we live in Texas it's very hot, people work outside, and so people don't drink enough fluids so they're sluglish."
Dr. V says try to quit smoking and decrease your alcohol intake.
"Certain things like red wine 2 or 3 times a week is probably good but if you have a lot of heart disease and for certain things it may not be good," said Dr.V.
It doesn't hurt to get a screening test especially if cancer runs in the family.
"We have a chart with body mass index, you can look how talk you are and you need to be between 22-25 body mass index," said Dr. V and that's where weight comes in.
Exercise and gooding eating habits can keep your weight in line. "Eating smaller meals, multiple times per day, not early eating before going to bed."
Dr. V says anyone can master this for better health all in moderation.
If you would like more information provided by Texas Oncology please click the link below:
http://www.texasoncology.com/tyler.aspx

102 year old woman talk about her diet and life.

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Olive said "We believe a healthy diet should include plenty of raw fruits and vegetables.
In some cases a raw food diet can be used to fight cancer or other diseases, but we believe it's good to have a mixture of raw foods and cooked foods for a normal diet.
Beans, garbanzos, brown rice, soy milk, and whole wheat bread are all nourishing.
Green vegetables, steamed or lightly cooked are also nourishing and are found to contain protein. She says the first diet that God gave to us was grain, fruit, and nuts. After the sin of Adam, vegetables were added to the diet. And after the flood
man was given clean meats.
Many believe that in order to gain protein, we need to add meat to the diet but this is not true. Beans and whole wheat bread, taken together, constitute a complete protein. People who eat a vegetarian diet lead healthy lives and live longer"..
(My own comment here) Olive never eats a large meal late at night, and most of the fat in her diet comes from a product called Vegenaise. She also informed me she doesn't take medication of any kind, and believes some of them are doing more harm than good. Especially antidepressants which she believes caused some of her elderly friends to commit suicide. As of today Olive is over 105 years old, and while she does have some physical challenges, she is still happy and socially active in her church. She has a sharp mind, loves talking to people, and loves talking about the bible. Warning. If you dare to talk about religion with Olive, you had better plan on staying a while. She has no shortage of words when it comes to her religious beliefs and faith in God..

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This is a sample of a Full Meal Plan to help you Lose Weight and achieve your goals.

The foundation of this meal plan has:
• 3 ounces of lean protein
• 1 complex carb
• Unlimited vegetables
• 1 healthy fat
Each meal should be about 350 calories (or fewer)

They are made of simple ingredients, quick and very easily put together.

Example of Protein you can use: Chicken, Turkey, Fish (any kind), tuna, tofu, eggs, beef or pork tenderloin.

Example of Complex Carbs: Brown Rice, Whole Grain Pasta, Oatmeal, Sweet Potatoes, Wholemeal Bread, Wraps, Pita Bread.

Example of Healthy Fat: Nuts, Olive Oil, Seeds, Avocado, Omega-3 (from fish)

In order for this plan to be Effective, you are recommended to:
1) Prepare Your Food in Bulk lasting 2 -- 3 days to make it stress free.

2) These meals are interchangeable. So you can have your snack for breakfast, breakfast for lunch etc.

3) Only use and Prepare high quality food like chicken, brown rice, sweet potatoes, vegetables or fish. So no white bread, white rice, processed food and ready meals at all.

4) Adjust the portion size and calories according to the product you use. Mine might be slightly difference from yours. So read the food label carefully.

5) You must drink 3-4L of water every day.

6) You must eat every 3 -- 4 hours throughout the day in small portion.

7) Make it a habit to plan and pack your meals the night before and store them in the fridge for the next day; this will make your mornings easier, which will help to keep you on track.

8) Print your meal plan and stick in on your fridge as a daily reminder to stay on track.

9) Keep a food dairy of what you eat and how you feel, which contributes towards your weight lost progress.

10) Exercise 5--6 times a week between 45 -- 60 mins for maximum result.


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Lost your mojo? Here are 5 foods that will boost your libido in no time

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Lost your mojo? Here are 5 foods that will boost your libido in no time

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• June 30, 201410:00PM

 

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What you eat can impact on your sex drive, says nutritionist Lisa Guy.

Your sex drive can be affected by many factors - including age, hormones, stress, tiredness, depression and even certain medications. The good news is that you can give your libido a boost simply by eating certain foods.
Try eating a diet rich in zinc, B vitamins and essential fatty acids - these are the nutrients required for sex hormone production and reproductive function.
Here are five foods to try:

Almonds

An excellent source of omega-3 fats, which are essential for the production of testosterone, fertility and a healthy sex drive.

Bananas

High in B vitamins and potassium, which are needed for the production of the sex hormones necessary for a healthy libido in men and women.

Oysters

A rich source of zinc, which is one of the key nutrients involved in testosterone, sperm production and reproductive health.

Avocados

Contain folic acid, B6 and potassium, all necessary to increase male hormone production and enhance libido.

Pumpkin seeds

Rich in zinc and omega-3 fats, two vital nutrients necessary for testosterone production and reproductive health.

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5 Tips for Healthy Eating as We Age

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5 Tips for Healthy Eating as We Age

Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2014 10:23 am | Updated: 12:33 am, Fri Jul 4, 2014.

5 Tips for Healthy Eating as We AgeNewsUSA@NewsUSA.com (NewsUSA)SeasideCourier.com

(NewsUSA) - Good nutrition plays an important role in how well you age. Eating a healthful diet helps keep your body strong and can help reduce your risk for heart disease, diabetes, stroke and osteoporosis. Studies even show a link between healthful eating and longevity."As we age, the body becomes less efficient at absorbing some key nutrients. Appetite and taste can suffer from loss of sense of smell and taste or from side effects of medications. Bad teeth can make some foods difficult to chew or digest," said Arthur Hayward, MD, a geriatrician and the clinical lead physician for elder care with Kaiser Permanente's Care Management Institute. "So choosing foods carefully is smart."Here are five tips to help you get the nutrition your body needs:
1. Avoid empty calories.
Foods with empty calories may contain very few vitamins and minerals. "Convenience foods," such as packaged snacks, chips and sodas, are common sources of empty calories. Avoid the "bad" carbs -- foods that have white flour, refined sugar and white rice.
2. Choose nutrient-rich foods.
Eat a variety of foods. The more you vary the foods you eat, the more vitamins, minerals and other nutrients you get. For example:
* Eat lots of fruits and vegetables -- Choose fresh, frozen or no-salt canned vegetables and fruits in their own juice or light syrup.
* Eat foods with protein -- Protein is found in lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs and cheese, cooked beans, peanut butter and nuts and seeds.
* Get enough calcium and vitamin D -- Calcium and vitamin D are found in milk and milk products, including yogurt and cheese. They are also in green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, collard greens) and tofu.
* Include foods high in vitamin B12 -- After 50, the body produces less gastric acid and absorbs less B12, which helps keep blood and nerves vital. B12 is found in milk, meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
* Eat high-fiber foods -- This includes fruits, vegetables, cooked dried beans and whole grains.
3. Drink plenty of fluids.
Drink plenty of fluids -- enough so that your urine is light yellow or clear like water. Fiber and fluids help with constipation.
4. If your appetite is poor.
Try eating smaller meals, several times a day, instead of one or two large meals. Eating while socializing with others may help your appetite. You might also ask about changing medicines. Medication can cause appetite or taste problems.
5. Eat soft foods.
As we approach our senior years, chewing food is sometimes difficult. Choose low-sodium canned vegetables or cooked fruits and vegetables. These are often softer. Chop or shred meat, poultry or fish. Add sauce or gravy to the meat to help keep it moist.
For healthy recipe ideas, check out Kaiser Permanente's Food for Health blog at https://foodforhealth.kaiserpermanente.org.
In addition to eating a balanced diet, aim for 150 minutes of physical activity each week. Ten-minute sessions several times a day on most days are fine. For more information, visit kp.org and everybodywalk.org. For questions or advice about a specific condition, talk with your physician.

Moving Beyond Dietary Labels

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Mediterranean diet has many health benefits, and may help control

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The high fiber content of the foods typically found in the Mediterranean diet may play a role in helping kids control weight, a researcher says. (Bigstock)

By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe and Live ScienceJune 30

Children who eat a Mediterranean-style diet may be less likely to be overweight or obese than kids who do not, a new study suggests.
In the study, researchers looked at children ages 2 to 9 in eight European countries and found that those who were on a Mediterranean diet were 15 percent less likely to be overweight or obese than those who didn’t. The link held regardless of where the kids lived, the researchers said.
Interestingly, the children who were most likely to follow the diet closely — with a high intake of vegetables, fruit, nuts, fish and cereal grains — were those in Sweden, and the least likely came from Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean.
“The fact that the Swedish children scored the highest while the children from Cyprus turned out to have the lowest adherence to a Mediterranean diet was actually a bit surprising,” said study author Gianluca Tognon at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. [10 Ways to Promote Kids’ Healthy Eating Habits]
The researchers used data from a large study of the health effects of children’s diets that was conducted between 2006 and 2012. The goal of the study was to assess the problem of obesity in European children.

The Mediterranean diet is high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and fish and low in animal fat. (Bigstock)

The investigators focused on the measurements of weight, height, waist circumference and body fat in about 9,000 children in Sweden, Germany, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Belgium, Estonia and Hungary.
Previous research among adults has found an association between those who follow the Mediterranean diet and a decreased risk of heart attack, stroke and death from heart disease.
“We wanted to know more about if children adhere to a Mediterranean-like diet, and if this pattern could protect [them] from obesity,” Tognon said.

The mechanism that may link the Mediterranean diet with a lower risk of being overweight or obese is not completely clear, he said. However, the high fiber content of the foods typically found in the Mediterranean diet may play a role, he said.

Tognon recommended that, besides getting their kids to eat fruits and vegetables, parents in those areas “encourage a higher consumption of nuts, legumes, fish and whole-grain cereals, which are also not so popular among children.”
The results also showed that among the children in the study, those in Italy had the lowest intake of vegetables. But Tognon, who is Italian, said this finding did not surprise him because when he was working in Italy, he had seen data that pointed to similar tendencies.
“We have constantly been told that our food and diet [in Italy] are both tasty and healthy, but I think that it is time for a wake-up call for both the population and the health authorities in south Europe, before this kind of dietary pattern will stop being called ‘Mediterranean,’ ” he said.