We hear it all the time… Lose weight in your life. Few people, however, know how important this is in their physical well-being and ultimately their lifetime. In January 2003, the Journal of the American Medical Association published a study that found that obesity appears to reduce life expectancy, especially in the elderly. Researchers compared Body-Mass Index (BMI) and longevity found a correlation between premature death and high BMIs. For example, a white 20-year-old white man, 5'10 ”weighing 288 pounds with a BMI over 40 was estimated to have lost 13 years of his life due to obesity.Jamie McManus, MD, F.A.A.F.P. and the author of the book “Your Personal Guide to Wellness” notes that while the study identifies obesity rates, there are still millions of overweight people in developed countries with a life expectancy of less than three to five years than their healthy weight counterparts. He also estimates that there are 600,000 obesity-related diseases each year in the United States. How does obesity shorten our life? The answer to this question is difficult, but there is a clear link between obesity and cancer growth. A comprehensive study by the American Cancer Institute of 750,000 people found that obesity significantly increased the risk of cancer from the following organs: breast, colon, eggs, uterus, pancreas, kidneys and gall bladder. Michael Thun, MD, vice president of epidemiology and surveillance research at the American Cancer Society (ACS) says one reason obesity may increase the risk of cancer is because fat cells produce a type of estrogen called estradiol that promotes rapid cell division, the chances of further error random genetics while cells replicate, which can lead to cancer. In addition, belly fat can increase insulin and growth factors such as insulin in the blood, which can increase the risk of cancer. “Women who are overweight after menopause have a 50% higher risk of breast cancer,” notes Thun, “and overweight men have a 40% higher risk of colon cancer…. The risk of Gallbladder cancer and endometrial cancer is five times higher in obese people. ”There is evidence that cancer rates in developed countries are five to 15 times faster than in developing countries. The biggest impact on this shocking reality has proven to be food. In areas where food is plentiful there are fruits and vegetables and whole grains - in contrast to the typical Western diet of fatty foods, refined flour, oil and sugar - the risk of cancer is much lower. Dietary interactions and cancer growth are an active field of research with Dr. David Heber, MD, Ph.D. and the author of "What Color is Your Diet", states that "It seems that food has the most important effects after the cancer has already taken place, acting to prevent or promote the growth of that cancer". At the risk of simplifying a set of complex interactions, conventional Western diets that actually lead to obesity can actually work to promote cancer cell growth It has never been too late to improve your health with a healthy diet and a more healthy lifestyle. . Here are some simple steps you can take to improve the quality of your life. 1. Check your Body Mass Index (BMI) to find out if weight has become a health hazard. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 60% of Americans are overweight, defined as having a BMI (average height and weight) over 25. index of 30 or more. In 1980, only 15% of Americans were considered obese. You can check your BMI on the website below. 2. Adapt your diet to your physical needs. If you eat and drink more calories than your body needs you will put on weight. Learn to control calories and portion sizes, simplify cooking recipes, and do not eat too often from fast restaurants. And learn how to eat healthy food. 3. Color in your diet with a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, which fight cancer. There are seven different colors of fruit and vegetables and by choosing between 5 to 9 daily from many different types of fruits and vegetables, we increase our use of cancer (and other diseases) to fight nutrients. 4. Eat lean protein for each meal. Proteins provide a powerful signal to the brain that provides a long feeling of fullness. A proper source of protein is important in controlling your appetite for fewer calories and is needed to maintain your lean muscle mass. Protein options should be softened by slicing and stirring with fruit; white chicken and turkey, seafood such as shrimp, prawns scallops and lobster and seafood or vegetarians may choose soy-based meat products. 5. Rejuvenate your body with exercise. If you want to enjoy a lifetime of well-being, exercise is a major ingredient. Colleen Doyle, MS, RD, director of nutrition and physical activity for the American Cancer Society (ACS), says that adults should do something 30 minutes a day that takes as much effort as walking. Children should work one hour a day. We tend to improve our habits in the things we love, so look for activities you like to do. It also helps to build exercise in your daily routine: use the stairs instead of the escalator or lift at work, park your car in the parking lot too far from big advertising and do not use the remote to switch TV channels. 6. Get support to make sure you have a healthy eating plan and reach the weight of your goal. While a small percentage of people are underweight, obese people have strong thoughts and habits about their diet. In order to develop new habits, many people respond favorably to some form of consistent motivation and training. The study, “Effects of Online Moral Counseling
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