To lessen your chances of
acquiring deadly cancer, you need not to look further outside your kitchen. All
studies associated to cancer and nutrition point to consuming plant based foods
for phytonutrients and other distinct compounds. The key is to aim for 4 to 9 servings
of all these fruits and vegetables, particularly the five mentioned below
Berries
They are filled with cancer
fighting phytonutrients. Black berries in particular are known to contain high
concentrations of phytochemicals which thwarts the formation of new blood cells
and at the same time slow down the growth of premalignant cells.
Broccoli
You think of any cruciferous
vegetables, be it cauliflower or cabbage they contain cancer fighting
properties, but broccoli is the only one that contains sulforaphane. It is
known to rinse out cancer causing chemicals and also boosts the protective
enzymes of the body. In fact the more the quantity of broccoli consumed, the
better.
Garlic
Phytochemicals in garlic are
found to counter the formation of nitrosamines which are found in certain
conditions. Studies validate the fact that people who had the highest amount of
garlic's in their diet had a 50 % chance less of having colon cancer when
compared to people who ate the least.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are juicy fruits that has
high concentrations of lycopene, a carotenoid that gives them their red hue.
The biggest health benefits are associated with cooked tomatoes as the heating
process increases the amount of lycopene your body is able to absorb.
Walnuts
Chomping an ounce of walnuts a
day are bound to produce positive results for sure. The phytosterols are known
to block estrogen receptors in breast cancer cells, possibly slowing down the development
of the cells.
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