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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Top ten cancer fighting food

The incidence of cancer in Australia has reached alarming proportions and it's easy to feel powerless in the face of the frightening statistics. However, the latest research is showing convincingly that particular foodsmay significantly reduce the risk of cancer in healthy individuals and slow its progress in those already suffering from the disease. By knowing what these cancer-fighting foods are, we can take positive steps in the fight against cancer.


1. Peppers and spices
Capsaicin, which is the main ingredient in hot chillies has been found to be able to kill cancer cells. The ingredient stops oxygen from travelling to cancer cells, which damages cell membranes.

2. Green tea
All tea contains antioxidants called catechins, with green tea containing the highest amount. Catechins halt tumour cells and protect healthy cells from damage. A coffee sized mug of tea should provide you with enough.

3. High fibre foods
Foods that are high in fibre like grains, cereals and apples are broken down in the large intestine or the colon and work to protect it against cancer.

4. Olive oil
Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E and is one of the healthiest fats. Studies have found that olive oil can be helpful in preventing breast and colon cancer.

5. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are another food high in antioxidants, which protect the body's cells from damage. Adding tomatoes to cooking, such as pasta sauces, is a good way of fighting cancers through food.

6. Garlic
Garlic has a number of therapeutic benefits and apart from boosting immunity. It has been linked to lowering blood cholesterol and confer protection against cancer development and progression.

7. Green and yellow vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables including Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts are all known cancer fighters. They're rich in phytochemicals which provide the body with essential nutrients.

8. Oranges
Being so rich in vitamin c is what makes oranges such a great cancer fighting food. Oranges and orange juice are said to be able to reduce oxidative stress and improve blood levels of HDL cholesterol.

9. BeansResearch has show that beans protect against prostate cancer, while soya beans have also shown to have breast cancer-fighting properties.

10. Berries
Berries have been found to contain ellagic acid, which is an antioxidant found in numerous fruits and vegetables. This is the source behind its protective effects against oesophageal and colon cancer.

However, simply eating strawberries, raspberries and blueberries don't work against cancer on their own. A diet high in all fruits will be most effective.


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