- Eat a low-fat diet, preferably one that gets only 20 percent of its calories from fat.
- Get adequate fiber in your diet, at least 20 grams a day. Only a few cereals contain more than marginal amounts. Raisin bran cereals contain up to 8 grams a day. Consume oat bran products or sprinkle them on your cereal.
- Eat at least five serving of fruits and vegetables a day. Vegetables may be a better source of vitamins with protective cancer properties. Whole fruits are better than juice just because they increase your fiber intake, but juice is better than fruit drinks or soda pop.
- Limit meat intake to three times a week; the serving should be no bigger than a deck of cards.
- Take 400 international units of vitamin E daily.
- Drink green tea, which contains antioxidants.
- Consume soy or grain products with photochemicals.
- Do not smoke, and limit or stop alcohol consumption.
- Get 15-20 minutes of sunlight, a good source of vitamin D.
- Get regular exercise, meditate, pray or do relaxation exercises to boost your immune system and to reduce stress. Do not be to hard on yourself.
