Friday, October 17, 2014

How to win the battle against Cancer?

I can't believe how Cancer take us away from the people we love. When less expected there's a new friend trying to win the battle. I remember when I was in high school (about 15 years ago) my mom got the sad news she had breast cancer. Worst day ever for my family! We did everything we could, we were praying everyday, she was devastated but the power of a prayer saved her from that horrible moment. Thank goodness they didn't need to remove her breast. Since then, she keeps going to yearly check ups and she tries to balance a healthy lifestyle with exercises and good eating habits. 

Recently, I have been checking around on certain sites about non organic items that might have a connection with Cancer. The conventional foods that has pesticides, hormones or other chemicals during the growing process can affect our health by providing us diseases we DON'T need or want in our life. Conventional: Give animals antibiotics, growth hormones and medications to prevent disease and spur growth. Scary, isn't it?. 

Organic foods apply natural fertilizers and give animals organic feeds, a balanced diet and OUTDOORS time! That's why it might be a little bit more expensive to purchase organic. But, here comes the good news: due to HIGH demand these prices are going low for families to eat better and popular stores like Walmart are now carrying organic products like fruits and vegetables for good prices. I purchased broccoli-cauliflower, organic milk (I like Horizon organic vanilla milk and so does my little girl).  You can follow them on social media as they have giveaways for you to get a chance to try out their products! You can win coupons and such. I tried horizon cookies and mac & cheese and we love it at home.

Anyway, the reason why I explain all of this is to take serious the way we are taking things in life. Why do we need to get foods that are going through chemical process? Chemicals kill us slowly and we don't even notice it! Food choices might lower a person's risk of  Cancer. The processing of meats when adding preservatives might increase the potential of these foods to cause cancer. 

Weather you stay getting conventional or organic foods the best you can do is to increase the intake of whole grains, fruits and vegetables to reduce cancer risk. As a family, we are avoiding sugary drinks (I've been 4 months soda FREE) I prefer to make shakes, smoothies and homemade fruit juices like mango, pineapple or pear juice. We also walk 30 minutes daily and we are trying to get rid of Teflon cookware and some regular cleaners. Try vinegar and baking soda to clean around the house, It's a Good choice!.