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Balanced Lifestyle
THINK Before You Eat & Drink
It’s important to do a little thinking before eating and drinking. Research strongly indicates that leading a balanced lifestyle, including making smart choices in terms of what is taken in (consumed), and exercising regularly can have a positive effect not only a person’s well-being, but also reduce individual cancer risk. Media Release | Infographics Download […]
Read morePublished: 23 March 2015
Updated: 25 September 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle
Food Safety Essential
Unsafe food can lead to a range of health problems: diarrhoea, viral disease, reproductive and developmental problems and cancers. See general tips below: Always wash your hands and sanitise surfaces when handling food Separate raw and cooked foods when storing in the refrigerator Keep food at a safe temperature Use safe water and always check […]
Read morePublished: 23 March 2015
Updated: 17 June 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle
Detect Cancer Early – Be Proactive
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer control objectives are best achieved through a multi-faceted approach for reducing the risk for cancer. Food, nutrition, physical activity and body composition all play a role in increasing cancer risk, or if managed correctly, reducing cancer risk. Diet and leading a balanced lifestyle therefore plays a significant role […]
Read morePublished: 15 March 2015
Updated: 6 August 2021
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle
Archbishop Desmond Tutu and CANSA – Make Smart Choices
“Longevity is not a given, but a grace.” We can influence the state of our health by living a balanced lifestyle and making smart choices. By making smart choices, you can reduce your cancer risk.
Read morePublished: 10 March 2014
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition
Adopt a Balanced Lifestyle
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in men (following prostate cancer) and the third most common cancer in women (following breast and cervical cancer). An estimated 6 927 new cases of colorectal cancer were diagnosed in South Africa in 2018 which was about 6.5% of all cancers (1). More men (7.3% of all […]
Read morePublished: 24 May 2012
Updated: 23 March 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle
Wallet Guide for Smarter Shopping Choices
Use this ‘wallet guide’ for to make smarter choices when buying groceries: This food is…. Per 100g of food High in Energy 950 kilojoules (kJ) or more Low in Energy 170kJ or less High in Carbohydrates 13g or more High in Protein 10g or more High in Dietary Fibre 6g or more Fat Free 0.5g […]
Read morePublished: 11 January 2012
Updated: 17 June 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle
Unhealthy Lifestyles Increase Health Risk
Many South Africans are physically inactive, consume poor, unhealthy diets and are overweight or obese leading to all kinds of preventable conditions that kill them prematurely. Up to 40% of cancers can be prevented by living a healthy, balanced lifestyle – this includes avoiding substance abuse, such as the abuse of alcohol and tobacco use. The latest South […]
Read morePublished: 11 December 2008
Updated: 4 June 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, No-Tobacco Campaign
