8 More Tips to Help Lower Your Cancer Risk After You Quit Smoking

In addition to quitting smoking, the American Cancer Society recommends a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats. Here are small lifestyle changes you can also make that may help lower your risk of developing cancer in the future:

• Limit or avoid fried foods.

• Choose whole grains over refined-flour products.

• Cut down on sweets.

• Avoid meats high in fat.

• Eat a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

• Limit consumption of alcoholic beverages to no more than one drink a day if you’re a woman or two if you’re a man.

• Quit smoking.

• Exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight.

By quitting smoking you have taken the first step in taking charge of your health. Following these tips will help lower your risk of developing many kinds of cancer. Some people are genetically predisposed to cancer because of family history or environmental influences. If you think you may be at high risk of developing cancer, consult your physician

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