Prevent cancer from attacking you by regularly consuming these 7 foods
Strawberry. Photo: Illustration
- CANCER is a deadly disease that has claimed many human lives.
They say prevention is better than cure, and you should take this seriously, especially when it comes to cancer. After all, we live in an age where processed foods, air pollution, food adulteration, microwave cooking, smoking, alcohol consumption, and so on, collectively contribute to the development of various types of cancer. Therefore, the best effort to fight it is to equip yourself with stronger immunity and lots of cancer-fighting cells in the body.
All this, with the help of certain foods that are scientifically proven to do it. Look at that protective shield and start consuming it immediately, as quoted on the Healthshots.com page.
1. Tomato
The same compound (lycopene) that gives tomatoes their red color is also responsible for providing much-needed anticancer properties and saving us. Several studies, including one published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that increasing your intake of tomatoes by adding them to sandwiches, salads, dips, and more, can help you a lot in preventing and fighting cancer.
Strawberry. Photo: Illustration
2. Grains
Grains that are high in fiber and rich in protein are capable of blocking the development of cancer cells by up to 75 percent based on research published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer.
3. Broccoli
You all know how the unexplained formation of tumors in the body can be fatal for you. Mainly, because of its very high probability of turning carcinogenic in the future.
However, what if eating foods like broccoli could prevent this situation and the development of tumors? According to a 2010 study, published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research, vegetables such as broccoli contain a compound called sulforaphane, which not only kills cancer cells effectively, but can also reduce tumor volume by almost 50 percent.
4. Berries
From strawberries to blueberries and black berries, all types of berries contain antioxidants that are known to remove toxins from your body and give you stronger immunity, which is of course very useful in fighting the development of cancer cells in the body. Several studies, including one published in the journal Cancer Research, support this fact and add that berries can reduce the number of tumors by almost 62 percent.
5. Cinnamon
The spice which is a well-known weight loss miracle can also help you fight cancer as per research published in the journal BMC Cancer.
Strawberry. Photo: Illustration
All this is thanks to the antioxidants in it, and ½-1 teaspoon of cinnamon every day can maintain your health.
6. Turmeric
According to a study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, curcumin, a chemical present in turmeric, is responsible for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects.
7. Carrots
Maybe you have thought that the only benefit of carrots is protecting your eyesight.
Obviously you are wrong because based on research published in the Journal of Gastric Cancer, carrots can reduce the risk of stomach cancer by almost 26 percent.
Several other studies have also shown its effectiveness in preventing prostate and lung cancer. Now, it would be foolish if you still haven't started drinking carrot juice every day or enjoying carrot salad with your meals.
So without thinking too much, take advantage of all the kitchen ingredients above and live a healthy life. (fny/jpnn)