< previous page page_157 next page >

Page 157
Asthma
Asthma is triggered by foreign substances that enter the body and inflame bronchial passages. Stress can worsen attacks; eating right can help minimize them.
Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids and the antioxidants vitamins C and E and selenium help the body fight inflammation and respiratory diseases, and battle free radicals generated by air pollutants in the lungs. Vitamin E, along with the mineral magnesium, also helps smooth airway muscles in the lungs, making breathing easier.
Smart Foods
Oily fish such as sardines and salmon.
Citrus and other fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C, such as mangoes, red peppers, and Brussels sprouts.
Wheat germ and almonds for vitamin E.
For selenium: chicken, seafood, lean meat, andthe very best sourceBrazil nuts.
Onions, to help prevent bronchial constriction.
Tea, which contains theophylline, a compound that's been shown to dilate the bronchial tubes.
e7657cb2a9f6883db32c08911cf5b518.gif e7657cb2a9f6883db32c08911cf5b518.gif
book.gif
e7657cb2a9f6883db32c08911cf5b518.gif e7657cb2a9f6883db32c08911cf5b518.gif
SMART DEFINITION
e7657cb2a9f6883db32c08911cf5b518.gif e7657cb2a9f6883db32c08911cf5b518.gif
Types of Cancer:
e7657cb2a9f6883db32c08911cf5b518.gif e7657cb2a9f6883db32c08911cf5b518.gif
Carcinoma is cancer that affects the skin, mucous membranes, organs, and glands.
e7657cb2a9f6883db32c08911cf5b518.gif e7657cb2a9f6883db32c08911cf5b518.gif
Leukemia is cancer of the blood.
e7657cb2a9f6883db32c08911cf5b518.gif e7657cb2a9f6883db32c08911cf5b518.gif
Sarcomas are cancers of the muscles, connective tissues, and bones.
e7657cb2a9f6883db32c08911cf5b518.gif e7657cb2a9f6883db32c08911cf5b518.gif
Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system.
Cancer
Cancer has become the most dreaded word in the English language. The fear stems not only from its deadly reputation (it's the second most common cause of death in the United States) but also from the notion that there's no way to prevent it. In fact, however, there's more and more evidence that you can greatly reduceif not eliminateyour risk of cancer, simply by opting for a healthy diet and an active lifestyle.
The term cancer refers to more than a hun-

 
< previous page page_157 next page >