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Tuesday, 17 June 2014

Recommendations by the American Heart Association / World Cancer Research Fund / American Institute for Cancer Research

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthy_diet

The American Heart Association, World Cancer Research Fund, and American Institute for Cancer Research recommends a diet that consists mostly of unprocessed plant foods, with emphasis a wide range of whole grains, legumes, and non-starchy vegetables and fruits. 

This healthy diet is replete with a wide range of various non-starchy vegetables and fruits, that provide different colors including red, green, yellow, white, purple, and orange. They note that tomato cooked with oil, allium vegetables like garlic, and cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, provide some protection against cancer. 
This healthy diet is low in energy density, which may protect against weight gain and associated diseases.
 Finally, limiting consumption of sugary drinks, limiting energy rich foods, including “fast foods” and red meat, and avoiding processed meats improves health and longevity. 
Overall, researchers and medical policy conclude that this healthy diet can reduce the risk of chronic disease and cancer.

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