Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The National Cancer Institute estimates that one third of cancer deaths are related to dietary factors.
So, it is very important for you to make sure you are eating a well balanced diet. Food can act to suppress, block or to transform agents that can cause cancer.
Here are some foods have been have been shown to slow the growth of cancer and give and give your immune system a much needed boost:
1. Greentea. Greentea contains high amounts of antioxidant polyphenols (catechins) that have properties to fighting cancer. Some studies show that people who drink a cup or two of green tea every day may cut the risk of cancer.
2. Garlic
Scientists have discovered that garlic can fight cancer. There are several active components in garlic that have been shown to fighting cancer:
Allicin: A powerful plant phytonutrient that appear to protect the body against cancer. Several studies have shown that allicin has ability to destroy tumor cells.
Allyl Sulfides – compound in garlic that may help the body to fight off cancer.
3. Cruciferous vegetables like Brussels sprouts, kale, collard greens, cabbage Broccoli, spinach and cauliflower. They have several components that have been linked to lower cancer risk, including glucosinolates, crambene, indole-3-carbinol and, especially, isothiocyanates (which are derived from glucosinolates).
4. Berries. All berries such as ack raspberries, red raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, noni berries, açai berries and wolfberries. Raspberries and other berries contain a variety of vitamins, mineral, and phytochemicals called anthocyanins that have properties to fight cancer.
5. Grapes. Grapes contain high levels of resveratrol that inhibits the growth of cancer-cell and stimulating the immune system. They also contain an antioxidant known as ellagic acid that block enzymes that are required for cancer-cell growth.
6. Mushrooms. The researchers found that mushrooms have properties to fighting Cancer. Certain mushrooms like Coriolus Versicolor (Kawara take, Yun zhi, turkey tail) Shiitake, Reshi, Ganoderma have been researched for medicinal properties. These mushrooms contain polysaccharides that can enhance the body's immune response to diseases like cancer.
7. Tomatoes. Tomatoes contains a phytochemical called lycopene, a cancer fighting agent. Tomatoes also contain vitamin C, an antioxidant which can protect against cancer by boosting the immune system.
8. Flaxseeds. Flaxseeds contains high amounts of lignans, an antioxidant that may help protect against certain cancers such as breast, colon and prostate cancer. Flaxseeds also contain high levels of alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3-fatty acid that help reduce inflammation.
9. Soy. Soy products like tofu and soy milk contain phytonutrients known as isoflavones that may help your body to fight cancer cells such as breast and prostate cancer
10. Dark, leafy green. Dark, leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale, swiss chard romaine lettuce, leaf lettuce, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens and chicory are contain beta-carotene as well as the carotenoid cousins called lutein and zeaxanthin. Beta-carotene, and carotenoid are all powerful antioxidants that seem to play a role in blocking early stages in the development of cancer.
So, it is very important for you to make sure you are eating a well balanced diet. Food can act to suppress, block or to transform agents that can cause cancer.
Here are some foods have been have been shown to slow the growth of cancer and give and give your immune system a much needed boost:
1. Greentea. Greentea contains high amounts of antioxidant polyphenols (catechins) that have properties to fighting cancer. Some studies show that people who drink a cup or two of green tea every day may cut the risk of cancer.
2. Garlic
Scientists have discovered that garlic can fight cancer. There are several active components in garlic that have been shown to fighting cancer:
Allicin: A powerful plant phytonutrient that appear to protect the body against cancer. Several studies have shown that allicin has ability to destroy tumor cells.
Allyl Sulfides – compound in garlic that may help the body to fight off cancer.
3. Cruciferous vegetables like Brussels sprouts, kale, collard greens, cabbage Broccoli, spinach and cauliflower. They have several components that have been linked to lower cancer risk, including glucosinolates, crambene, indole-3-carbinol and, especially, isothiocyanates (which are derived from glucosinolates).
4. Berries. All berries such as ack raspberries, red raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, noni berries, açai berries and wolfberries. Raspberries and other berries contain a variety of vitamins, mineral, and phytochemicals called anthocyanins that have properties to fight cancer.
5. Grapes. Grapes contain high levels of resveratrol that inhibits the growth of cancer-cell and stimulating the immune system. They also contain an antioxidant known as ellagic acid that block enzymes that are required for cancer-cell growth.
6. Mushrooms. The researchers found that mushrooms have properties to fighting Cancer. Certain mushrooms like Coriolus Versicolor (Kawara take, Yun zhi, turkey tail) Shiitake, Reshi, Ganoderma have been researched for medicinal properties. These mushrooms contain polysaccharides that can enhance the body's immune response to diseases like cancer.
7. Tomatoes. Tomatoes contains a phytochemical called lycopene, a cancer fighting agent. Tomatoes also contain vitamin C, an antioxidant which can protect against cancer by boosting the immune system.
8. Flaxseeds. Flaxseeds contains high amounts of lignans, an antioxidant that may help protect against certain cancers such as breast, colon and prostate cancer. Flaxseeds also contain high levels of alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3-fatty acid that help reduce inflammation.
9. Soy. Soy products like tofu and soy milk contain phytonutrients known as isoflavones that may help your body to fight cancer cells such as breast and prostate cancer
10. Dark, leafy green. Dark, leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale, swiss chard romaine lettuce, leaf lettuce, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens and chicory are contain beta-carotene as well as the carotenoid cousins called lutein and zeaxanthin. Beta-carotene, and carotenoid are all powerful antioxidants that seem to play a role in blocking early stages in the development of cancer.
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