The Sunday Mail
Courtesy of Cancer Association of Zimbabwe
Eat a variety of raw vegetables daily
Mostly steam, stew or bake your food
Cut down on frying, braais/grilling, avoid reusing cooking oil
Never eat burnt meat; use foil for braaing
Use more herbs and less salt
Keep a diary of what you eat
Drink six to eight glasses of clean water daily
Avoid fizzy, sweetened drinks, take fruit or dilutable juices
Limit alcohol intake; alcohol increases risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, oesophagus, liver, colon, rectum and breast
Take tea that contains anti-oxidants
Lifestyle choices such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, obesity, tobacco use and alcohol intake are associated with increased cancer risks
