Anti-Cancer Foods
Are there such foods that could prevent breast cancer? Absolutely, without a doubt, analysis of hundreds of studies linking diet and cancer found extraordinary consistent evidence that some foods actively protect cells from undergoing cancerous changes, especially the breast, cervical, ovarian, and prostate cells. Of course they don’t guarantee freedom from cancer but they are vital elements of anti-cancer lifestyle.
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans contain phytochemicals that neutralize carcinogenic compounds. They capture and neutralize free radicals. They protect DNA from environmental damage. They prevent the activation of cancer genes (oncogenes). They nourish anti-cancer enzymes in the digestive tract and strengthen the immune cells. In many cases, once cancer has already begun to grow, phytochemicals (plant medicinal chemicals) can disrupt the processes necessary for the growth and spread of the tumor. They have shown to be blocking metastasis by obstructing the growth of the blood vessels to the tumors. Some foods have been found to even reverse damage to the DNA gene and turn the cancer genes (oncogenes) off!
The key to remember here about these wonderful medicinal foods – They don’t work as well if they aren’t organic!
- Consumption of phytoestrogenic foods – tofu, red clover tea, pomegranates, flax seeds (ground), dried beans, soy products, red clover, sage, garlic, fennel, licorice root, medicinal roots such as dandelion, burdock, carrots, parsnips, parsley)
- Consumption of cabbage family plants, grains, and beans - arugala, broccoli, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, daikon, horseradish, kale, mustard greens, rutabaga, turnips…) Definitely eat these at least twice daily.
- Consumption of high carotene foods – dark leafy greens, bright orange and red produce: dandelion leaves, nettles, carrots, winter squash, pumpkin, watermelon, papaya, apricots, etc…
- High dietary levels of vitamin C complex – fresh and raw fruits and vegetables (5-7 servings/day)
- High dietary levels of vitamin E foods – sun flower seeds, fresh ground wheat germs, freshly pressed oils, olive oil, and flax oil.
- High dietary levels of selenium – organically grown garlic, onions, mushrooms.
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Mediterranean diet – rich in spices (cumin, turmeric, cardamom, onion, garlic, ginger, whole grains, and olive oil.)
- Consumption of high essential fatty acid diet – flax seeds, walnuts, wild fish of cold waters (herring, sardines, mackerel, halibut, tuna, salmon, and hemp
- Foods high in bioflavonoids – citrus, berries, yam, soy, dark leafy greens, milk thistle seeds, broccoli, cabbage, squash, carrots
- Food rich in glutathione – raw spinach, parsley
Make sure you eat these foods daily and buy them from organic sources. Healthy foods will build a much healthier you.
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