Lung cancer is very common in Russia due to the fact that many of our compatriots smoke. Experts have called food, protecting from the development of dangerous disease.
Every year in Russia more than 100 000 diagnosed cases of lung cancer, many of whom, unfortunately, end up dead. More than 90% of cases of lung cancer attributable to Smoking is the main risk factor, eliminating that much can be done to reduce the risk of disease. But there are certain foodsthat help in protecting from the most common in our country for men of the tumor. In particular, it relates to a sufficient amount of fruits and vegetables in the diet. Maybe it sounds corny, but practice shows that the majority of Russians loses fruits and vegetables even if you live in the country.
Studies have proven that consumption of a diet low in fat and high levels of dietary fiber, which includes at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, almost 10% reduces the risk of developing lung cancer and other cancers and heart disease. Also in this ration it is helpful to include whole grains. Well, if the person does not consume fruit and vegetables in the required amount, he, on the contrary the risk of lung cancer increases by 10%, as shown by the same study.
Additional protection against lung cancer in addition to Smoking cessation and proper diet, provide regular exercise, and limiting exposure to carcinogens at work. It is important for people working with different kinds of toxic chemicals. In the first place, for light dangerous asbestos, as it is the second most common risk factor of lung cancer after Smoking. (READ MORE)