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Foods and Drinks That Can Prevent Cancer (Final part)



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23. RED WINE






Although high alcohol consumption is linked to cancer, a moderate amount of red wine (two to three glasses a week) is thought to have positive effects because of its high quantity of antioxidant polyphenols, especially resveratrol, which is soluble in alcohol.

Drinking red wine in moderation has also been linked to a lower rate of prostate cancer.

24. SALMON AND OTHER OILY FISH

Salmon, sardines, trout and mackerel are types of oily fish that can thwart cancer.

These species are rich in omega-3 fats that reduce inflammation in the body.

Good quality fish oil supplements are another option.

25. SOYA

 Soya products are associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer.

One joint study produced by Cancer Research UK found that women on a high soya diet had less dense breast tissue (dense breast tissue is linked to breast cancer).

Soya also contains isoflavones, which reduce the effect of human estrogen – higher levels of which increase risk.

Be careful as consuming too much may have the opposite effect.

26. TOMATOES

 As they’re a fantastic source of the antioxidant lycopene, eating tomatoes has been linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer.

Unusually, some nutritionists recommend processed tomato-based foods such as ketchup and tomato sauce over fresh to reap the most benefits, as these have a higher concentration of lycopene.

27.  TREE FRUITS

A diet rich in fruit has been found to lower the risk of cancer, probably because fruit is full of fiber and antioxidants – molecules that prevent oxidation that damages cells.

In particular plums, but also apples and peaches, are full of flavonoids and antioxidants.

28. TURMERIC

 A vivid orange spice commonly used in Indian cuisine, turmeric is related to ginger and is renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties.

It contains a polyphenol called curcumin that works to destroy cancerous cells and may block a protein called NF-kappaB that is linked to gastrointestinal cancer.

It may also trigger apoptosis (specific cell death).

29. WALNUTS

 An American study conducted on mice at the Marshall University School of Medicine in West Virginia found that eating walnuts impedes the growth of breast cancer.

It’s thought that the anti-inflammatory properties of the omega-3 fats found in walnuts are responsible for slowing cancerous tumors.

30. WHOLE GRAINS

According to the American Institute of Cancer Research, whole grains such as barley, brown rice, corn, oats, and wholemeal bread contain a number of cancer-busting elements.

These include: fiber, which protects the body against colorectal cancer; protease inhibitors that may prevent cancer cells spreading; and saponins and phytic acid – both of which are increasingly thought to have anti-cancer properties.

Source: ePostNG.com

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