Mom was right!
Mom Was Right!
With summer just around the corner, I wanted to share with everyone how you can get your skin defenses ready for that wonderful sun! This article shares how you can reduce your chances of getting skin cancer by eating those vegetables (Mom was right!).
Keep healthy everyone!
We'll talk soon,
DMX of Vancouver
Dr. Stephen Maglente
Diet can Keep Skin Cancer at Bay
http://www.diet.co.uk/News/2010/Apr/diet-can-keep-skin-cancer-at-bay-97752512.html" title="Diet can Keep Skin Cancer at Bay">Diet can Keep Skin Cancer at Bay
Certain foods can slow down the the development of specific cancers and combat skin cancer .
Several studies have shown that green tea in an animal's diet has prevented skin cancer .
The high antioxidant content of specific fruits can also protect against skin cancer.
Carotenoids are certain kinds of molecules, found in yellow, red and orange fruit and vegetables can increase the presence of these molecules in the skin, hence providing improved protection against UV rays.
Tomatoes are considered to be the most effective at neutralising free radicals caused by UV rays.
A study has demonstrated that consuming tomato paste each day means a 30% increase in the degree of protection for the skin against the sun.
Another study has highlighted that specific vegetables, like onions and broccoli, can prevent skin cancer.
Hence, while sun blocks are the best weapon to combat skin cancers, a diet consisting of the above nutrients will certainly complement it and have a positive impact on our health .
With summer just around the corner, I wanted to share with everyone how you can get your skin defenses ready for that wonderful sun! This article shares how you can reduce your chances of getting skin cancer by eating those vegetables (Mom was right!).
Keep healthy everyone!
We'll talk soon,
DMX of Vancouver
Dr. Stephen Maglente
Diet can Keep Skin Cancer at Bay
http://www.diet.co.uk/News/2010/Apr/diet-can-keep-skin-cancer-at-bay-97752512.html" title="Diet can Keep Skin Cancer at Bay">Diet can Keep Skin Cancer at Bay
Certain foods can slow down the the development of specific cancers and combat skin cancer .
Several studies have shown that green tea in an animal's diet has prevented skin cancer .
The high antioxidant content of specific fruits can also protect against skin cancer.
Carotenoids are certain kinds of molecules, found in yellow, red and orange fruit and vegetables can increase the presence of these molecules in the skin, hence providing improved protection against UV rays.
Tomatoes are considered to be the most effective at neutralising free radicals caused by UV rays.
A study has demonstrated that consuming tomato paste each day means a 30% increase in the degree of protection for the skin against the sun.
Another study has highlighted that specific vegetables, like onions and broccoli, can prevent skin cancer.
Hence, while sun blocks are the best weapon to combat skin cancers, a diet consisting of the above nutrients will certainly complement it and have a positive impact on our health .
4/27/2010 10:40:34 AM
Written by dmxofvancouver
Dr. Stephen Maglente, born and raised in Hawaii, now making the Pacific Northwest his home. He has over 14-years of clinical patient care experience, having worked side by side with prominent orthopedic surgeons and neurologists, radiologists, and other healthcare provider.
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