Cancer - How Food Helps
Even if you have some of the risk factors associated with the development of cancer, you can start to tip the odds on your favor by selecting healthful foods. First and foremost, you should reduce dietary fat. Studies show a reduced incidence of cancer among people who eat a diet that is low in fat. Replacing saturated fats with monounsaturated fats such as olive oil can also protect against cancer and other life-threatening conditions; and preliminary research indicates that omega-3 fatty acids may provide protective effects against breast cancer, colon, and prostate cancers by stopping cancer cell growth.
Your Cancer Food Arsenal
For Allium Compounds
- Garlic
- Onion Family
For Anthyocyanins
- Apples
- Berries
- Cherries
- Red Grapes & Wine
For Beta-Carotene
- Apricots
- Carrots
- Sweet Potatoes
For Catechins
- Dark Chocolate
- Green Tea
- Pomegranates
For Flavonoids
- Apples
- Berries
- Broccoli
- Citrus Fruits
- Onion Family
For Folate
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Lentils