Cancer is a frightening illness, and even hearing the word can be scary. Thus, it’s comforting to know that there are spices and foods that can help prevent and fight cancer. Here are some of those foods.
General
In addition to the specifics, there are a few wise, general rules to follow in any cancer-preventing or cancer-fighting diet.
First, variety is essential. Second, that variety needs to be plant-based, meaning the greater variety of fruits and vegetables you consume, the better. Third, the variety of plants you eat need to be whole and natural, not processed (in other words, buy a bunch of fresh, organic spinach rather than a package frozen, prepared spinach dip).
Applying these general guidelines to all the foods you buy will go a long way in promoting cancer prevention.
Specific foods
* Whole grains
are an important source of inositol hexaphosphate, a form of B vitamin that is a cancer fighter.
* Cruciferous vegetables
such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower contain D-glucaric acid, which is an anti-cancer phytochemical. (“Phytochemical” refers to any chemical component found in plants.)
* Berries
protect DNA from damage; the multiplication of cells with damaged DNA is how cancer forms.
* Cherries
, particularly tart ones, contain powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins.
* Garlic and onions
have sulfides, immune-enhancers and cancer-fighters. Be sure to crush or chop garlic before consuming; this treatment enhances the cancer-fighting properties.
* Bell peppers
have cancer-fighting capsaicin and vitamin C, an antioxidant.
* Tomatoes
are rich in the antioxidant lycopene.
* Red clover
can be used in salads, and is a good anti-cancer food.
* Citrus fruits
contain the anti-cancer compound limonene.
* Raw almonds
have laetrile, which is anti-cancer, and calcium, which is also implicated in cancer prevention. (Note – dairy products are not a good source of calcium for those on an anti-cancer diet.)
* Brazil nuts
contain selenium; low levels of this substance are associated with increased cancer risk.
* Mushrooms, specifically shitake, reishi, and maitake
enhance the immune system and help the body fight cancer cells.
* Beans and lentils
have inositol hexaphosphate, the same form of B vitamin found in whole grains. Serve up the beans and whole grain brown rice! And add liberal amounts of some of the following spices.
Spices
* Remember the song about “parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme”?
That combination of herbs makes an excellent anti-cancer blend. All four of these flavor-enhancers have anti-cancer properties. Rosemary in particular is under scrutiny as a cancer therapy due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity.
* Cumin
is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
* Cayenne pepper
has more of anti-cancer capsaicin than bell peppers.
* Turmeric
is anti-inflammatory.
* Ginger
is a pungent anti-inflammatory spice.
Bear in mind, too, that the National Institutes in Health (NIH) recommends five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Here’s where a blender can come in very handy – you can toss in five different fruits and veggies, add some filtered water, and create a healthful drink.
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