Focus: Cancer in Women - Prevention, Risks, Causes, Nutrition

Prevention - 7 tips

1.	Consume a diet adequate in vitamins, minerals, protein & low in saturated fats.
2.	Get a yearly pap smear & do regular self breast examinations.
3.	Be physically active and fit
4.	Get adequate sleep
5.	Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily
6.	Get screened for risk factors - skin, mammogram, blood test, anemia and thyroid problems
7.	Know your body - observe changes in bowels, unusual weight loss, unexplained fatigue, non healing wound etc.

Risks/ causes - Family history, long term exposure to sun, smoking, chewing tobacco,

Nutrition

Recipe Of The Week
Bulgur - Herb - Tomato Medley

No. of calories per serv: 191
No. of servings in this recipe: 6

This recipe has:

• Low Cholesterol
• Low Fat
• High Fiber
• High Calcium

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