Did you know that certain foods have been proven to have anti-cancer properties? Some foods can help prevent cancer, while others help fight cancer.
There are dozens of different causes of cancer, from radiation to viruses. However, the general mechanism of cancer is that normal cells in the body or organs begin to endlessly divide and eventually form a tumor.
The tumor may be benign or malignant, and the cancerous tumor may metastasize, which means that the cancer cells will split and swim around to find new parts of the body to settle down.
Cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, kale, turnip, etc.) have many health benefits. They are rich in vitamins C, E, B9, K, carotene and minerals, which help to reduce the risk of heart disease.
In particular, broccoli contains sulforaphane, a compound that has shown great potential in the labs to reduce the size of breast and prostate cancer cells and reduce the risk of colorectal cancer and colon cancer. It is most beneficial to eat them raw or steamed.
In controlling health risks, one carrot a day outweighs an apple! Carrots are good for the eyes and they help reduce the risk of stomach, prostate, lung, and leukemia. Carrots are rich in carotene (antioxidants) and fight free radicals (particles associated with cancer and everyday life). They are effective against heart disease and diabetes and enhance immunity. Best eaten raw, steamed, and juiced.
Beans are rich in nutrients and fiber, which help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Dry beans should be soaked for at least 5 hours before they are cooked. They are good for the heart and can fight depression, lower blood pressure, and help lose weight. Add 1⁄2 cup of beans to your daily diet, (any type of beans) do not add lard, and put less salt.
Berries (especially blueberries and strawberries) are an excellent source of antioxidants, whether fresh, frozen, lyophilized, or extracted berries are good healthy foods. It has effects in colorectal cancer, oral cancer, esophageal cancer, and even in reducing cancer markers in the body.
They also help fight depression, lowering cholesterol, and blood pressure levels. And they taste good! To ensure maximum health benefits, do not soak it in cream and sugar when eating.
For a long time, herbal medicine has used spices, and now science has finally caught on. Garlic, cinnamon and turmeric are anti-cancer fighters.
Garlic contains allicin which is well known to kill tube cancer cells. People who eat more garlic have less chance of developing gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. Crush and swallow a clove of garlic daily or add them to your cooking.
Cinnamon has an anti-inflammatory effect, which can reduce the risk of cancer in the head and neck and reduce the size of the tumor.
Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent that shows good results in colon cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer and head and neck cancer.
Omega-3 fatty acid is a magical oil. Omega-3 has many health benefits such as lowering blood pressure, fighting depression, improving energy levels, improving vision and so forth. Omega-3 also has anti-cancer properties and is found in fat-rich fish (such as salmon), flaxseed, olive oil and omega-3 rich eggs.
Omega-3 fatty acids reduce digestive tract cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and helps reduce cancer markers as well as tumor size. Cook with olive oil, sprinkle flaxseed on food, and don't fry fish.
Tomato is rich in lycopene carotenoids. Raw, cooked, and powdered can prevent prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, oral cancer, neck cancer, and lung cancer. Lycopene prevents cell damage that leads to tumors, inhibits metastasis, and tumor growth.
The combination of tomatoes and broccoli can improve the anti-cancer properties of both, and adding a little olive oil can significantly increase the absorption of lycopene. In addition, tomatoes can help fight depression and boost immunity.
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said about 2,500 years ago: "To make food your medicine, don't let medicine become your food," said the phrase.
Food can fight cancer, and cancer is one of the two biggest killers of Americans. Add these 7 healthy foods to help your body fight cancer, and take appropriate cancer treatments.
Food may not completely cure cancer, but it will be more conducive to good health. Also... stop eating harmful foods such as trans fats (hydrogenated oils and partially hydrogenated oils) as well as artificial foods.
