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7 Best Cancer Fighting Foods

Cancer Fighting Foods protects our bodies from carcinogens and free radicals. These foods help prevent cancer.

Cancer is an ailment distinguished by the unrepressed development and spread of abnormal cells. This fatal disease builds up in 2 stages: the initiation stage where the healthy cell is tainted; and the promotion stage, where the abnormal cell multiplies. Having Cancer Fighting Foods in our daily diet is a great start. Always remember the saying: prevention is better than cure.

It is said that a large percentage of all cancers are related to diet. This means that people get cancer from unhealthy eating. This type of eating habits include the consumption of fatty foods, processed foods, excessive alcohol drinking, and not considering any Cancer Fighting Foods in their meals.

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Cancer Fighting Foods protects our bodies from carcinogens and free radicals. These foods help prevent cancer.

Cancer fighting food

Cancer is an ailment distinguished by the unrepressed development and spread of abnormal cells. This fatal disease builds up in 2 stages: the initiation stage where the healthy cell is tainted; and the promotion stage, where the abnormal cell multiplies. Having Cancer Fighting Foods in our daily diet is a great start. Always remember the saying: prevention is better than cure.

It is said that a large percentage of all cancers are related to diet. This means that people get cancer from unhealthy eating. This type of eating habits include the consumption of fatty foods, processed foods, excessive alcohol drinking, and not considering any Cancer Fighting Foods in their meals.

Here are the 8 Best Cancer Fighting Foods that we should consume regularly:

1. Carrots

A low intake of Vitamin A (especially Beta Carotene) is linked to cancer. Carrots are rich in Vitamin A. It aids in the prevention of cancer by inhibiting the growth of abnormal cell; strengthening the immune system; and protecting cell membranes. Having freshly juiced carrots and carrot cake (with less sugar) can help.

2. Spinach and other Leafy Vegetables

Turnip greens and spinach are some examples of leafy cancer fighting foods. These leafy vegetables are rich in folic acid. The main function of folic acid is to maintain the cell’s genetic code and regulate normal cell division. Have you tried crispy spinach lately?

3. Mushrooms

Mushrooms helps our body battle cancer. It also helps build a strong immune system. Mushrooms such as reishi, agaricus , and shiitake have polysaccharides. This helps build a solid immune system that can prevent cancer. Lectin, a protein found in mushrooms, is known to kill cancer cells and stops them from multiplying.

4. Tomato

Tomatoes are known to have lycopene. These are antioxidants that fight free radicals (which causes cancer). Aside from lycopene, tomatoes contain vitamin C. This vitamin is known to protect normal cells from being damaged or altered by cancer cells.

5. Cruciferous Vegetables

Broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cabbage have something in common. They all contain a component that is said to fight cancer (breast cancer in particular). This is known as indole-3-carbinol. It fights cancer by changing cancer-promoting estrogens into a more defensive assortment. They also have sulforaphane, which is believed to prevent rectal and colon cancers. Eating Beef with Broccoli and Cheesy Broccoli Soup might help.

6. Raspberries

Raspberries is a good source of anti-oxidants. This fruits also hold several types of minerals and vitamins that aid in cancer protection. One type of antioxidant that can be found in raspberries is anthocyanins. This anti-oxidant is known to protect the cells from free radicals that cause cancer.

7. Kale

Kale is a leafy green vegetable that has a lot of health potentials. For starters, it is known to contain indoles. These are compounds that help prevent the conversion of laceration to cancerous cells in sensitive tissues. Also, a component of this vegetable called phytochemicals may restrain the growth of lumps and protect healthy cells from carcinogens. Kale chips might sound good.

Vanjo Merano

Vanjo Merano is the creator of PanlasangPinoy.com. His goal is to introduce Filipino Food and Filipino Cuisine to the rest of the world. This blog was the first step that he took.

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  1. rhea says

    Posted on 7/11/11 at 8:19 pm

    All vegatables grow in high land can prevent the risk of having cancer… very good examples are the vegatables in Baguio, Philippines… cabbage, raddish,kale, strawberries etc. but.. take note this vegetables are not highly recommended to people who are suffering from thyroid problems.. because this are goitrogenic foods..Goitrogens are substances that suppress the function of the thyroid gland by interfering with iodine uptake as a result can cause an enlargement of the thyroid. So avoid of limit this foods when you have hypothyroidism.

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