When you are obese or overweight, your chance of having cancer becomes greater. For instance, it can result in almost ten types of cancer. If you do want to have cancer, you need to maintain a healthy weight and stop using tobacco.
What are the ten types of cancer that can arise due to obesity?
- Thyroid.
- Pancreas.
- Rectum and colon.
- Kidneys.
- Upper stomach.
- Gallbladder.
- Breast (after menopause).
- Esophagus- Adenocarcinoma.
- Uterus.
- Liver.
- Multiple myeloma.
- Ovaries.
- Brain cancer or Meningioma.
How can you reduce your risk of having cancer?
You can lower the risk of having cancer by maintaining a healthy weight. In addition, you can do the following to eliminate obesity.
- Remaining active
You need to engage in moderate activity for at least one hundred fifty minutes every week. Also, you have to stay active for seventy-five minutes per week.
- Eating a healthy diet
You have to fill two-thirds of the plate with legumes such as peas and beans, whole grains, fruit, and non-starchy vegetables. Moreover, you can include one-third of animal protein in your regular diet.
- Limit your alcohol intake
If you limit your intake of alcohol to one drink, it can cut down your risk of obesity. This is because one glass of alcohol consists of one hundred fifty calories.
- Get rest
When you are always working, you do not get the proper time to rejuvenate. This is why it is important to take a rest as it prevents you from wanting to eat more.
How can obesity result in cancer?
Obesity can lead to certain changes in your body. These changes are inflammation, high levels of insulin, and sex hormones. If you have any of the above cancers symptoms due to obesity, you can contact Dr. Ashish Pokharkar.
