Foods and Drinks That Can Prevent Cancer (Part 2)

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8. CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES

Cruciferous veg such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and kale contain anti-cancer substances known as glucosinolates, including the compounds indoles and isothiocyanates, which impede cancer growth.

A study of 5,000 Chinese breast cancer survivors discovered that those who ate lots of cruciferous veg were more likely to live longer and have a decreased chance of the cancer returning.

9. CUMIN

This bright yellow spice, which is synonymous with Middle Eastern and Asian cooking, is part of the parsley family (alongside coriander and dill).

Abundant in phytochemicals – thought to protect against inflammation and cancer – it can be added to curries, chillies and stews, or taken as a supplement.

10.  FIBER-RICH FOODS

Eating at least 25g of fiber daily – found in beans, bran, wholewheat bread and cereal, prunes and other fruit, and vegetables – may help prevent cancer, especially colorectal cancer as it helps move carcinogens through the intestines faster.

Bran fiber can lower estrogen levels in the blood in pre-menopausal females, and lower estrogen may reduce some women’s breast cancer risk.

11. FLAXSEEDS

Use flaxseed oil to cook with, drizzle onto salads, or sprinkle flaxseeds on cereal.

They contain compounds called lignans, which slow cancer growth.

12..GARLIC

Garlic is a powerful anti-cancer food. 

Population studies have shown an association between garlic intake and a reduced risk of certain cancers, especially those that affect the digestive system, such as the stomach and colon, and the breasts.

Garlic can block cancer-causing substances, may stop cancer cells multiplying, and aid DNA repair.

13. GINGER

Ginger is a powerful antioxidant that reduces free radicals in the body and has anti-tumor properties.

A recent study published on Plos One found that a component in ginger called 6-shogaol inhibits breast cancer cells (but not at a level that is toxic to non-cancer cells) when it’s dried or cooked, while ginger root extract has been shown to reduce prostate tumors in mice. 

14. GREEN TEA

Although studies have been promising, there’s no firm evidence to support the theory that green tea can prevent cancer.

However, cancer rates are much lower in Asia where consumption of green tea is highest.

Green tea contains polyphenols – including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) – which are powerful antioxidants that suppress cancer.

15.  LEAFY GREENS

Spinach, kale, lettuce and collard greens are just some of the dark, leafy vegetables that contain a range of carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin, but also saponins and flavonoids, that mop up free radicals that do the body harm.

Studies have revealed carotenoids in greens help to inhibit the growth of cancers of the breast, lung, skin and stomach.

....... To be continued tomorrow.

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