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Best Cancer-fighting Foods To Add To Your Diet

First of all, these are not a hundred percent confirmed foods to protect people against cancer completely. The term cancer-fighting means that these foods may lower the risk of developing cancer if a person consumes them. They play major and most roles in helping human bodies from this dangerous disease called cancer. Cancer is a general term but it comes in several ways and attacks different parts of the human body.
The following are foods which contain compounds that have potent anticancer properties. The more you consume them, the higher the chance of risk prevention. These are:
a) Berries – They are very rich in vitamins, dietary fibers and minerals. Berries have a reliable antioxidant properties and potential health benefits. A good example is anthocyanin which is a compound found in blackberries. It lowers biomarkers for colon cancer.
b) Carrots – Several essential and vital nutrients are contained in carrots including vitamin A, vitamin K and antioxidants.
It contains beta carotene which plays a crucial role in supporting the immune system hence preventing certain types of cancer.
This beta carotene is linked to a reduction in the risk of prostate and breast cancer. In addition to these, a higher consumption of carrots lowers the risk of developing stomach cancer.
c) Cruciferous Vegetables – Such as cauliflower, broccoli and kale have beneficial and essential nutrients including vitamin K, vitamin C and manganese.
These vegetables contain sulforaphane too. Sulforaphane is a compound with anticancer properties. The compound significantly inhibits cancer cell growth and also stimulates cell death in colon cancer cells. A recommendation of at least 5 servings of these cruciferous very per week will provide best cancer-preventive effects.
d) Apples – The common saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ is fairly true because they contain polyphenols which have promising anticancer properties. These polyphenols are compounds that may prevent cardiovascular disease, infections and inflammation.

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