Nutrition and CancerBy: Leroy Templeton                Manycancer patients wonder what they can do to improve their health. When combinedwith the current methods to fight cancer, nutrition can be an essential

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Nutrition and CancerBy: Leroy Templeton                Manycancer patients wonder what they can do to improve their health. When combinedwith the current methods to fight cancer, nutrition can be an essential andsignificant tool patients can use to fight cancer.The Science behind Nutrition as a Means of Fighting Cancer                ScientistOtto Warburg discovered a connection between oxygen and cancer. In fact, he wona Nobel Prize in 1931 for his research that showed that a lack of oxygen in thecellular environment is the number one cause of cancer. Warburg studies show thatcancer cells are anaerobic, which means that cancer cells thrive in anenvironment that is oxygen depleted. However, in an environment that is rich inoxygen, cancer cells die.The Type of Foods That Contribute to an Oxygen RichEnvironment                A dietthat is rich in alkaline foods helps our bodies to increase oxygen in thecellular environment, thus keeping our bodies healthy and vibrant. An acidic diet sucks the oxygen from cells andcreates an environment that is ripe for disease. This not only takes awaynutrients from the fruit but also puts one at risk for respiratory cancers suchas epithelialmesothelioma.How to Measure Where You Fall on the PH Scale                The pHscale ranges from 0 to 14. The optimal blood pH level is 7.365. When the pHlevel falls below seven the body is too acidic. When the pH level falls aboveseven it is alkaline. There are urine pH strips on the market that patients canbuy to measure their pH levels.What Should Cancer Patients Eat                Cancerpatients should eat foods that are alkaline rich that supply the body withenzymes and oxygen. Alkaline foodstend to fall in the fruits and vegetables category. Fruits and vegetablesprovide nutrition that can not only heal and repair the body, but give cancerpatients lots of energy as well.How Much Fruits and Vegetables Should Cancer Patients Eat                Thebest plan is to eat 80% of each meal using fruits and vegetables. The other 20%of the meal can be a side dish. It’s also important to remember to eat avariety of fruits and vegetables because when combined a variety or nutrientswork best to fight cancer cells.                 Inconclusion, when combined with the current methods of treating cancer,nutrition can be a significant tool patients can use to fight cancer.               

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