Certain foods that help to fight cancer
Article originally published in Health Mind Bodies
With today’s way of life, people are more likely to
suffer from obesity, and exposed to various diseases or contract some forms of
cancer. On the other hand, modern-day medicine has evolved such that people can
rely on the latest drugs or devices to treat cancer.
When it comes to treating cancer, prevention and detection
is probably the best way to nipping it in its bud. Thus, we should always go
for regular health screenings to detect cancer in its early stages and isolate
it early.
On the other hand, we also try to prevent or delay contracting cancer
as far as possible by consuming healthy foods, which we have compiled a list of
for you. (Do not replace this list with your regular health checkup.)
1. Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, a compound that has been
shown to have anti-cancer effects. Sulforaphane is released when cauliflower
is broken down, so focus on chewing it before swallowing. This compound seeks
and destroys certain cancer cells without harming the healthy cells.
There are plenty of recipes available online on how you can
add cauliflower to your meals. Cauliflower and broccoli have similar effects,
so add broccoli to your list of foods too.
2. Carrots
Even though carrots are mainly thought to be good for one’s
eye-sight, researches from the last ten years suggest that they are also good
against some types of cancer, one of which is prostate cancer.
A study was done on mice who were fed an increased carrot
intake, and the study showed that carrots could stop the growth of prostate
cancer. Carrot has many other health benefits too, there is no reason not to
eat them!
3. Avocados
Not many people are fans of this fruit, but avocados as a
food is so beneficial, they are almost a must-have item in your kitchen.
Avocados have an abundance of nutrients, mostly antioxidants which have been
proven to reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer.
Avocados also have a high amount of healthy monounsaturated
fat. This is a high-fat fruit, which is definitely interesting, considering how
most of the other fruits are very low in fat or even fat-free, and avocados can
actually help you lose weight and not the reverse.
As a food, they are very versatile. You can make guacamole
out of it, add slices to a sandwich or mix in with other fruits to create
a juice or smoothie.
4. Broccoli
Broccoli is one of the best natural cancer fighters against
many types of cancer. Colon and bladder cancer are among the top two cancers
that can be treated or even prevented when eating broccoli. Find it in
whichever form you can, be it fresh, frozen or pre-cooked, it will still retain
most of its nutritional value!
The high fibre levels in broccoli can also help with your
digestion, so broccoli is a vegetable that is beneficial for your health to eat
often.
5. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are healthy and tasty at the same time. Cooked
tomatoes help your body release more lycopene, a specific phytochemical that
provides cancer-fighting benefits.
Tomatoes also provide you with lots of
antioxidants for your body, and are known to be useful to treat or prevent
prostate cancer.
There are many ways to eat tomatoes, it can be eaten raw or
cooked with dishes, or blended to make juice as well.