A German expert provided valuable advice to reduce the incidence of cancer, stressing the need to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Susanne Weig-Remers, director of the Cancer Information Service at the German Cancer Research Center, told Deutsche Presse-Agentur, that about 40% of cancer cases in the country are due to an unhealthy lifestyle.

She added, "Many are unaware that improper feeding is responsible for between 5 and 8% of new infections."

The expert emphasized that - by following a healthy, balanced diet - the possibility of developing one of the most common cancers, such as breast or colon cancer, can be reduced.

On the occasion of the "National Cancer Prevention Week", which starts from 14 to 18 September, in order to draw attention to the importance of cancer prevention, she explained that obesity in particular causes cell growth due to infections in the body, adding that during that the risk of cell deterioration arises. .

Fig-Remers reported that nutrition is a particular risk factor for breast and colon cancer.

According to the data, breast cancer is the most common in Germany, with about 69,000 women infected annually.

Colon cancer is also one of the most common cancers in the country, with a number of infections reaching about 58,000 annually.

According to the data, in addition to increasing the intake of calories, consumption of meat and methods of preparation that are harmful to health enhance the chances of cancer, and eating red meat increases the risk of cancer, especially when salted or smoked.

And meat that is heavily roasted or grilled on charcoal contains carcinogens.

"It is better to grill the meat until it acquires a golden color and a soft texture, rather than acquiring a dark brown color," Fig-Remers said, noting that the consumption of red and processed meat should not exceed 500 grams per week, adding that poultry and fish meat is OK.

The expert also warned that excessive calories are not only found in soft drinks, but also in fruit juices. "It is better to drink water, tea or sparkling water," she said.