Everyone’s body is fighting cancer as we speak. It is something that is always on the verge of developing on our bodies. Medical treatments are dangerous and typically only treat the symptoms. An important part of the solution is to eat the foods that naturally keep cancer at bay.
Keeping in mind that there is no one way to protect your health, preventing cancer is about promoting a comprehensive set of healthy habits. Regular exercise and mental hygiene are important to prevent the buildup of stress hormones like cortisol. Eating plenty of cancer-fighting foods will do much more than just prevent cancer- it will give your body the nutritional reserves it needs to fight all manner of illness and help you to thrive.
Leafy Greens
Leafy green vegetables cannot be underestimated for their ability to promote general good health. These are plants in the Brassica genus which includes cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, collard greens, and turnips. According to the USDA, men should consume two cups of leafy greens each week, and women should have a cup and a half each week.
Garlic and Onions
Onions and garlic are the super-twins of cancer fighters. There’s a reason the vampire myth included garlic as a ward against the monsters. Garlic, and onions to a lesser extent, contain diallyl disulfide. This substance guards against a wide range of cancers.
These bulbous produce items also work to prevent and treat metabolic syndrome. They contain glutathione, a natural detoxifier that takes a great deal of the burden off of the immune system. Garlic also helps in the regulation of blood sugar. The National Cancer Institute says garlic may do more than just prevent cancer, it also actively fights tumors.
Turmeric
According to the Cancer Research UK, curcumin- the natural compound that makes turmeric yellow has the potential to prevent the growth of tumors and can even destroy them.
Red, Yellow and Orange Produce
Carrots have been shown to slow cancer growth owing to the compound falcarinol which gives them their distinctive pale orange color. This substance can be found in nearly all yellow and orange fruit and vegetables, interestingly enough. But carrots are considered to be the most falcarinol dense.
Red produce, like tomatoes, have the anti-cancer compound known as lycopene. Remember what we said about the vampire myth and garlic? Maybe lycopene has some bearing on the werewolf myth- lyco- as in lycanthrope. Okay, we’re just spitballing here. Nevertheless, lycopene is a well-known cancer deterrent found in processed tomato products. That’s right- we said “processed.” Processed tomatoes contain more lycopene than fresh tomatoes. That means ketchup is actually good for you! Just make sure you get the kind that isn’t sweetened with high fructose corn syrup.
Fermented Probiotics
Anything you can do to promote the health of your gut and digestive organs will go a long way to prevent illness of all kinds. It’s important to understand that excepting the skin, the gut is your first line of immune defense. That means the healthier your gut is, the better it can do its job of sorting good nutrients from bad. Sauerkraut, tempeh, kefir, and miso all help the gut to better absorb nutrients. But they also help you to recruit more helpful bacteria into your intestines- which are so important for proper digestion.
Seeds and Nuts
The high fiber content of nuts and seeds will reduce gut inflammation. Inflammation of the gut is an accelerator for cancers all throughout the body. This is because the gut is specially evolved to contain and cope with some very nasty substances, and when the gut is swollen and inflamed, it is much more difficult to prevent harmful, toxic material from spilling over into the circulatory system. Nut and seeds, like all high fiber foods, give your guts something to clean themselves with. A gut without fiber is like a janitor without a mop.
Mushrooms
Shiitake, reishi, cordyceps, and maitake all contain the powerful immunity booster beta-glucan. This is a compound commonly used to regulate the immune system due to their potent antioxidant properties.
Green Tea
Naturally caffeinated, green tea is a great substitute when you think your gut needs a break from coffee. Better yet, the compound, Epigallocatechin-3-gallate is known to prevent damage to DNA as well as retard the growth of tumors.
When it comes to promoting overall good health and preventing cancer, no single approach is enough. Armed with knowledge of a variety of anti-cancer foods, you can build a sufficiently variable and complete diet that provides you with constant anti-cancer nutrition.
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