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.

http://www.biomediclabs.com/cancer_fighting_foods

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.

The GM food

A variety of foods can be genetically modified using biotechnology – these are known as GM foods.

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The GM foods were first put on the market in the early 1990s. Typically, genetically modified foods are transgenic plant products: soybean, corn, canola, and cotton seed oil. Animal products have also been developed, although as of July 2010 none are currently on the market.
Scientists create genetically modified food because there is a need to produce inexpensive, safe and nutritious foods to help feed the world’s growing population. The advantages of GM food have been showed:

• Sturdy plants able to withstand weather extremes
• Better quality food crops
• Higher nutritional yields in crops
• Inexpensive and nutritious food, like carrots with more antioxidants
• Foods with a greater shelf life, like tomatoes that taste better and last longer

The GM foods also have its problems and risks, the safety assessment of GM foods generally investigates: (a) direct health effects, (b) tendencies to provoke allergic reaction; (c) specific components thought to have nutritional or toxic properties; (d) the stability of the inserted gene; (e) nutritional effects associated with genetic modification; and (f) any unintended effects which could result from the gene insertion.

In conclusion, the potential benefits, risks and ethical concerns regarding GM foods are still being researched and debated. It does not have to be worried too much since GM foods sold in Australia, or foods containing GM ingredients, are all required by law to be labelled.

Simple and healthy breakfast ideas

Breakfast is considered as the most important meal of the day, it breaks the overnight fasting period,replenishes needs of glucose and provides other essential nutrients to keep people's energy level up throughout the day.
It is very unhealthy to skip the breakfast, especially for students and office workers who have a lot of mental work to do. The common reasons for skipping breakfast include not enough time, tired to bother and spend the extra time dozing in bed. This blog post will show some simple and healthy ways to nourish your mind at the start of the day.


1.Fruit smoothie

Chocolate Pear smoothie

• 1 – 2 pears, chopped up
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 1 cup of milk

Fruit smoothie

• 1/4 cup of blueberries
• 1 banana
• 1 pear
• 1 cup of milk

                                          http://www.diabetia.com/Diabetic_Breakfast_Recipes.html


2. Avocado and tomato on toast

• 2 slices bread
• 1 small avocado
• 1/4 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 pinch salt
• 6 cherry tomatoes halved

http://www.food.com/recipe/creamy-avocado-and-cherry-tomato-toast-368409

3. Omelette with vegetables

• eggs
• red peppers
• green peppers
• onion
• mushrooms
• cheese
• ham

http://www.ehow.com/how_4786225_easy-healthy-omelet.html


4. Porridge

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• cream, milk or buttermilk
• brown sugar

http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/7435/basic-porridge.aspx




5.Muesli

• 1 cup wheat free muesli
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup natural or natural fruit yogurt
• 1 fresh apple, grated or 1/2 cup unsweetened canned chopped apple
• 1/2 cup of frozen or fresh berries

http://www.health-and-fitness-coach.com/healthy-breakfast.html