Like the old saying, we ARE what we eat. We have to actually go back to the "caveman diet" in order to get healthy again. Our modern day diets are literally killing us. With the fast food generation and the processing of foods we by in stores, our bodies cannot take the artificial ingredients that it is forced fed. Cancer rates are rising and one of the biggest reasons is what we eat and drink.
The water we drink is polluted with chemicals, waste products, fluoride and other toxins that even the water treatment plants don't get rid of before they send it onto you. The food we eat is full of chemicals used as fertilizers and pesticides. Even organically grown food may be infected with toxins drawn up through the water table. Is there any place we can find food that is not toxic to our system? There is, but we have to search for it. Most organic farms try their hardest to eliminate any possible absorptionby the plants.
Meat products are another aspect we must consider if we want to eat healthy. Most of the meats we buy in the supermarkets are from animals fed growth hormones and eat food that is has chemicals in it, thus it is passed onto us. Along with that, eating meats should be limited as consumption of meats leads to many diseases, including cancer.
I have read many articles stating that we have to get back to the "Caveman Diet" in order to cut down the dramatic increase in diseases. Eating raw fruits and vegetables is essential for having a healthy diet and lifestyle. Also, it has been noted that cooking these foods will eliminate the essential vitamins and nutrients that they contain.
Eating excess dietary fat and cholesterol has been documented as the primary causes of many diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and many cancers. Saturated fats are found in meats, whole milk dairy products and all the fast food which are manufactured for consumption. The Caveman Diet didn't have any junk food or processed meats, so this is one reason for the rise of cancer and other diseases the past century and a half.
Uncooked vegetables and fruits are nature’s gift to us as cures to a lot of our ailments. Now days, processed food as refined, cooked and processed for long shelf life. Along with that, most of the nutrients have been boiled out of the food. Since food processors have been packaging our food with food color and preservatives, cancer along with chronic degenerative illnesses have seen rates rise dramatically.
It is imperative that we clear our households of the poisons that are making us sick. I will keep posting more information on our diets and how we need to get "back to nature" in the future.
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I have been taking a lot of supplements since I was diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer. Have always been taking vitamin C and multivitamins, but after much research, I have been taking vitamin D, E, A along with omega 3 fish oil, cat's claw, paw paw, New Chapter's Prostate 5LX, Zyflamend, L-Lysine, selenium, zinc, turmeric, Kyolic Garlic capsules, and others. From what I had read, these are substances that help fight cancer the natural way, instead of going through the barbaric orthodox medical procedures of surgery, radiation and chemo.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I have also learned that the best source of these ingredients is from eating fruits and vegetables. The problem is that most people don't have the source to get these healthy foods or, even if they do, be able to consume enough to get the proper amount of the ingredients into their systems.
With that said, there is a lot to be said about changing one's eating habits to include much more fruit and vegetables. While I have talked about the "Caveman Diet" there's another one, not quite so harsh, the Mediterranean Diet. I have heard a lot about that one and here's an article about it from the Natural News...
Mediterranean diet protects against stomach cancer
Friday, March 26, 2010
by: E. Huff, Natural News staff writer
A study conducted by the Catalan Institute for Oncology in Barcelona has concluded that eating a "Mediterranean" diet significantly reduces the risk of developing stomach cancer. Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the study focused specifically on gastric cancer which is the second most common cause of cancer death in the world.
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http://www.naturalnews.com/028447_Mediterranean_diet_stomach_cancer.html
Once again I say, we are what we eat. The Western diet is full of unhealthy fats, chemicals, dairy products and red meats. And that is even before we touch the fast and junk foods that we have become addicted on.
ReplyDeleteThis is an article that lists the top ten healthy foods which could prevent and reverse cancer...
http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/02/21/10-foods-to-prevent-cancer/
10 Foods to Prevent Cancer
Written by Amy Bell
Eat-Drink Better
Published on February 21st, 2009
Every year more than 500,000 people die from cancer in the United States alone.
Many researchers and cancer specialists believe that up to 60% of those deaths can be prevented if Americans adopt healthier lifestyles.
According to Rachael Stolzenberg-Solomon, a researcher at the National Cancer Institute,
“The easiest and least expensive way to reduce your risk for cancer is just by eating a healthy diet.”
Here is an overview of ten important cancer fighting foods to include in your diet on a regular basis:
1. Garlic – Garlic contains a number of compounds that can protect against cancer, especially that of the skin, colon, and lungs.
2. Dark Leafy Greens – Dark greens are rich sources of antioxidants called carotenoids. These scavenge dangerous free radicals from the body before they can promote cancer growth.
3. Grapes – Grapes (and red wine) contain the chemical resveratrol, which is a very potent antioxidant that can prevent cell damage before it begins.
4. Green Tea – The flavonoids in green tea have been shown to slow or prevent the development of several types of cancer including colon, liver, breast, and prostate.
5. Tomatoes – The compound lycopene, (which is most easily absorbed from cooked tomatoes) has been shown to prevent prostate cancer, as well as cancer of the breast, lung, and stomach.
6. Blueberries – Of all the berries, blueberries are the richest in cancer fighting compounds. They are beneficial in the prevention of all types of cancer.
7. Flaxseeds – Flax contains lignans, which can have an antioxidant effect and block or suppress cancerous changes. The omega-3 fatty acids can also help protect against colon cancer.
8. Mushrooms – Many mushrooms contain compounds that can help the body fight cancer and build the immune system as well.
9. Cruciferous Vegetables – Vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts contain strong antioxidants that may help decrease cancer risk.
10. Whole Grains – Whole grains contain a variety of anti-cancer compounds including antioxidants, fiber, and phytoestrogens. These can help decrease the risk of developing most types of cancer.
Remember, along with a healthy diet, a physically active lifestyle is important for cancer prevention as well.
Surprise, surprise! It comes as no surprise that Big Med and Big Pharma are investing in the very companies that are making us sick. The junk food industry of the Big Mac and BK are being supported by health insurance companies and the multi-billion dollar Medical industry.
ReplyDeleteOne could say that junk food feeds Big Med and Big Pharma! More sick people, more profits.
This is an outstanding article on Natural News from Mike Adams about how huge investiments are supporting the very industries that are making us sick...
http://www.naturalnews.com/028602_health_insurance_fast_food.html
Health insurance companies invest billions in fast food chains
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
Saturday, April 17, 2010
(NaturalNews) Did you ever wonder how health insurance companies drum up future business? It's easy: Just invest in companies whose products cause chronic degenerative disease, driving people towards more health care needs and therefore more health insurance.
And that's exactly what the health insurance industry is doing. A new article published in the American Journal of Public Health reveals that U.S. and Canadian health insurance giants own nearly $2 billion worth of stock in fast food giants like McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Taco Bell and others.
So profits made by health insurance companies are reinvested in industries that make people sick and diseased, bringing them back to buy more health insurance down the road. It's a pretty clever business model for an industry that seems focused on the almighty dollar and obviously has no concern whatsoever for the actual health status of its customers. If anything, these health insurance companies hope you get sicker!
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