Resources
Why your doctor probably doesn’t know much about diet and nutrition
This US News and World Report article explains why doctors are generally not a reliable source of nutrition information. (Short answer: lack of training, lack of time.
Assessing Your Weight and Health Risk
Assessment of weight and health risk involves using three key measures: Body mass index (BMI) Waist circumference Risk factors for diseases and conditions associated with obesity Download Tip Sheet…
The Stop Obesity Alliance
From George Washington University’s School of Public Health, strategies to overcome and prevent obesity. See this website for tips, fact sheets, resources, and more.
Food Rules, by Michael Pollan
This indispensable handbook lays out a set of straightforward, memorable rules for eating wisely.
World Cancer research fund on the impact of diet and physical activity on cancer
The World Cancer Research Fund put out an extensive, well-organized report on the effect of diet, nutrition, and physical activity on cancer.
Healthy Ways to Meet Your Nutritional Needs
There are a number of ways to achieve a healthier ratio of omega-6’s to omega-3’s in your diet.
Minimizing Refined Sugar
In an Anticancer diet, foods and beverages high in simple sugars should be limited or even eliminated.
Rules to Guide Your Anticancer Food Choices
Our Diet module covers fourteen “Food Rules” to help guide your food choices. These rules were compiled from two books: Michael Pollan, Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual Pollan, M. (2013).
Sources of Quality Animal Protein
In general, the best label terms to look for would be Organic and Pastured, or 100% grass fed. Grass-fed and pastured meats contain more Omega-3 fatty acids and less of the inflammatory Omega 6’s.
Tips to Find Affordable Produce
Depending on the time of year and where you live, it may be a challenge to find fresh produce at an affordable price. This will influence the choices you make when meal planning.
Tips to Help Control Weight
As you begin to create your own Anticancer Lifestyle, here are a few additional tips to help you to control your body weight.
Tips to Increase Your Fiber Intake
How much fiber should you be consuming per day? The amount of fiber you need changes over time. Review this chart to figure out how much you may need.
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