Diet

January has been named by the United States Congress as The Cervical Health Awareness Month. World Health Organisation (WHO) is working towards elimination of Cervical Cancer by 2030. No woman should die from Cervical Cancer due to unavailability of health facilities especially in the Developing World.

Looking at Cervical health from a holistic perspective the question arises – Can Cervical health be taken care of using DIET? The answer is YES!

 Stronger immunity is a result of healthy diet. Strong immune system is so important when it comes to preventing Cancerous growth.

Your food choices can protect you from Cervical Cancer. HOW?

As per experts, most cases of Cervical Cancer begin with HPV infection (Human Papilloma Virus). Foods high in Flavonoids and Folates can help in reducing this infection and prevent the cells from becoming cancerous. Many researchers have pointed out the connection between Diet and Canrous growth of cells.

Foods rich in Flavonoids:

Apples, All kinds of berries, Legumes, Soybeans, Cruciferous vegetables such as Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, Kale, Spinach, Lettuce

Foods Rich in Folates:

Avocado, Chickpeas, Oranges

Foods rich in Carotenoids like carrots, pumpkins, Squash also my help.

Taking care of your Diet can only hep you to an extent. Ensuring you are screening in time if required and being in touch with your Health care provider is a must to avoid serious condition.

It is also important that you take care of your choices in private life as well as personal hygiene equally giving importance to HPV vaccination after discussing with your Doctor.

Taking care of your diet with all above recommendations will keep you safe. For more, do connect with me.

Happy January 2020!