April is Cancer Control Month

Cancer Prevention Strategies:

· Eat a variety of healthy foods with an emphasis on plant sources of Protein.                                                                                                                           

· Choose 5 or more servings of fruits and veggies (especially yellow and dark-green leafy vegetables Sources).

· Choose whole grains and other high fiber foods.

· Limit red meat and whole egg consumption.

· Bake or broil food and choose low-fat milk and dairy products.

· Become more active…exercising at least 5 times a week for 30 minutes or more can decrease cancer risk.

· Maintain a healthy weight throughout life.

Questions on how to adopt these recommendations into your lifestyle? Contact Stacy Hammer, RDN, LD at : 697-6193