Issue #67, July, 2012

Excess Weight and Cancer

Many of us strive to maintain a healthy body weight, but with our busy lives this can be a challenge. Yet, maintaining a healthy weight has many advantages. It can help you feel more confident and improve your self-image, as well as help reduce your risk of health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Also, many might not realize that maintaining a healthy weight can decrease the risk of developing some cancers.

A healthy weight is also important for people who are currently fighting cancer. Carrying around extra weight can disrupt your cancer treatment and increase your risk of recurrence. Fortunately, making a few lifestyle adjustments, such as upping your physical activity and eating healthier, can help you shed the extra pounds and improve your strength, energy and overall well-being – whether you are going through cancer treatment or not.

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Simple Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Making lifestyle changes, modifying your eating habits and incorporating physical activity into your daily life takes commitment, but the rewards are well worth the effort for cancer survivors – and everyone else!

Many try their best to eat right and exercise as often as possible, but sometimes it is hard to find the time, or the motivation. Here are some tips to help you reach a healthy body weight, which can benefit both your mind and body.

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Supportive Therapy

Watch Jessica Smith, a clinical oncology dietitian/nutritionist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, explain why proper nutrition is important in your fight against cancer.

Recipe of the Month

Red lentils are low in fat, and contain lots of protein and antioxidants. Try this tasty red lentil spread when looking for a healthy snack.

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Excess Weight and Cancer

Simple Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Weight