8/6/2018 Seven Foods that Fight Cancer Naturally

Seven Foods that Fight Cancer Naturally

By Ty Bollinger

You know how important food is for maintaining your daily health. The vitamins and minerals found in
food are crucial for the proper functioning of your body and every system it contains.

It has been proven time and again that what food you consume has a direct impact on your total body
health. Adding the right fuel to other healthy lifestyle choices – such as regular exercise and plenty of
water – will increase your chances of living longer and stronger years.

Your Food as Medicine

New studies focused on the benefits of using food as medicine have made fascinating discoveries in
the last decade. The results from prestigious labs all over the world show us that not only can you
improve your general health to prevent disease… you can actively fight disease… with food.

In fact, there are cancer-fighting foods specifically.

You read that right. There are natural foods available in your local market that target and destroy
cancer cells and cancer-causing cells.

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Top 7 Cancer-Fighting Foods

Raw Garlic
Cruciferous Vegetables
Green Tea
Berries
Leafy Greens
Cooked Tomatoes
Carrots

1. Raw Garlic: Along with the other relatives in the allium family – such as onions,
leeks, and shallots – garlic contains powerful antioxidants like allicin, proven to
remove free radicals from your body. It also boosts immunity, is nutrient dense,
lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, improves brain function, and is a
natural detoxifier. Chop or crush garlic, allow to rest, then use it raw or in your
favorite recipes.
2. Broccoli: Known as a cruciferous vegetable – related to kale, cauliflower, and
cabbage – broccoli is high in phytochemicals and the antioxidants
glucoraphanin and indole-3-carbinol, which have been proven to reduce the risk
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of cervical, breast, gastric, and prostate cancers

(https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/warning-signs-of-prostate-cancer/). Naturally
anti-inflammatory, good for your bones and heart, and nutrient dense (without
the calories), broccoli is a great addition to a healthy eating plan. Since
phytochemicals are heat-sensitive enzymes, the benefits of broccoli are best
raw or blanched.
3. Green Tea: The catechins found in green tea have made it a superstar in the
cancer-fighting food research. They are believed to be more powerful than
vitamin C in fighting free radical damage. In multiple lab studies, this delicious
beverage has been shown to shrink existing tumors and inhibit the growth of
cancer cells. Many experts suggest green tea dail
(https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/three-healthy-teas-cancer-prevention/)y as a
natural cancer preventative. As an added benefit, it also reduces your risk of
heart disease, lowers your LDL (bad) cholesterol while raising your HDL (good)
cholesterol, and lowers your blood pressure.
4. Strawberries: Always delicious, there are now more reasons for you to eat
these delicate fruits. Researchers found that strawberries slow down the growth
of cancer cells, protect your body from heart disease, lower inflammation,
prevent memory loss, and help you burn your body’s fat stores. Strawberries
and other dark-colored berries – such as black raspberries, blueberries,
boysenberries, and, goji berries – are packed with flavor so you won’t even
notice how healthy they are.

5. Spinach: Though this leafy green (https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/cancer-

fighting-benefits-leafy-greens/) is low in calories, it offers incredible health
benefits with vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids that your body needs
to stay strong (just like Popeye). It contains bio-chemicals called flavonoids – at
least thirteen discovered so far – that soak up damaging free radicals and
flushes them out. Particularly rich in folate and fiber – two elements that doctors
believe are essential to cancer prevention – make spinach one of our favorite
cancer-fighting foods.
6. Tomatoes: It’s all about the lycopene – the antioxidant that causes the red color
of tomatoes (https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/lycopene-benefits-prostate-
cancer/) – a powerful antioxidant known for preventing the formation of certain
cancers. They also lower your risk of heart disease and are naturally anti-
inflammatory. The secret to getting the full benefits of tomatoes lies in the
preparation. Lycopene is released when tomatoes are cooked. In fact, canned
tomatoes have even higher concentrations of lycopene than fresh.
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7. Carrots: This well-loved vegetable is a wonderful source of beta-carotene, an

antioxidant that aids in preventing cell damage and may slow the growth of
cancer cells. They contain falcarinol and falcarindiol – natural pesticides in the
vegetable that scientists believe are the reason for their cancer-fighting abilities.
Of course, they’re good for your vision, skin, and as a natural detoxifier as well.

There are many cancer-fighting foods that we’re going to explore in more detail but these seven foods
are a great place to start. Available year-round, inexpensive, and easy to find at your local store,
these foods can help start you on the road to a better diet. And remember… always buy organic!

Eating right doesn’t have to be horrible. You won’t regret taking this step in the right direction.

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