A Fish That Fights CancerYou likely already knew that the omega-3s and vitamin D in mackerel, herring and wild salmon were good for your heart, but did you know they could also help ward off cancer?
One 12-year Harvard study of nearly 48,000 men found those who consume these types of fatty fish more than three times a week are 40 percent less likely to develop advanced prostate cancer than those who consume the stuff just twice a month.
The study authors credit the fish’s high omega-3s and vitamin D content for their protective properties.
Ladies, fear not, we didn’t forget about you! Increased vitamin D intake was found to reduce breast cancer risk in women by up to 50 percent, according to Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer findings.
The nutrient may also boost survival rates among lung cancer patients and can protect against colorectal cancer, say researchers.
Best Way to Eat It: Reduce your intake of processed meats like cold cuts, bacon and sausage, which have all been linked to an increased risk of cancer, and add more fatty fish to your diets throughout the week to ensure a steady supply of the protective nutrients.
If you’re at a Japanese restaurant order the Saba Roll (it’s made with mackerel), and if you find yourself at an American restaurant look for herring or wild salmon dishes on the menu.
Source: MSN.com
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