Cancer Knowledge
Cancer. It has touched our lives in some form. It is not a pleasant subject, but knowledge is power, and cancer is often preventable. Nearly one half of the male population in our nation will develop cancer.
Over 75% of cancers in males develop after the age of 55; however it can strike at any given time. It is the second leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease.
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1/3 of all cancer related deaths in our nation can be prevented with healthier diets, cardio activity at least three times per week, regular check ups with a physician, and avoiding unhealthy habits such as smoking and poor diet.
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Atkins Diet or Low Carbohydrate Diet
If you don’t like meat, cheese, or eggs this is not the diet for you. This diet does work, however like any fad diet, you won’t last long on it. This diet is basically the opposite of everything you’ve ever had about losing weight. You can eat as much fat as you want – steaks, chicken or cheese.
Anything that is in the meat section is fine and you can eat unlimited quantities of it. You cannot eat anything with carbohydrates in it like candy, bread, soda (except diet soda, which does not have sugar), pasta, fruits, ice cream, or anything else with sugar or starch in it.
This is an extremely limited diet, if you cheat the diet won’t work. If you have a heart condition, no not even consider this diet since it is extremely rich in fat and protein which will only worsen your condition.
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