Gillian McKeith's Food Bible (131 page)

Viruses.

Family history.

SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE

Lumps or swelling.

Bleeding.

Pain (although pain is not always present in the early stages).

Enlarged lymph nodes.

Poor appetite.

Fatigue.

Weight loss.

Night sweats.

Anemia.

Action Plan

The following plan is based on scientifically proven ways to reduce your cancer risk. It can also be used as a holistic food and lifestyle guide alongside conventional cancer treatments or other chosen forms of cancer therapy. If you are being treated for cancer, make sure you check with your GP before making any of the suggested dietary changes and/or supplements.

EAT/DRINK

Vegetables and fruit in abundance. These food groups are rich in vitamin C
and phytonutrients and reduce the risk of many cancers. Eat eight to nine portions. Five a day is not enough. Variety is the key, so include fruits and vegetables from all the color spectrums to ensure you get a wide range of nutrients and antioxidants. Besides eating plenty of salads and fresh fruit, you can increase the amount you eat by adding extra vegetables to soups, stir-fries, and casseroles, and piling them into sandwiches. When cooking vegetables, choose methods that limit nutrient loss, such as steaming, water stir-frying, and baking.