Foods to fight against Cancer

Apart from heart attacks, Cancer is one such disease which holds second place when it comes to resulting in death of several people across the world, it also has been found by WHO (World Health Organization) that there have been 5,69,490 deaths. Additionally it has also been predicted that by the year 2015 cancer will probably kill about 9 million people among which 75% of the cancers will be result of several environmental factors like tobacco, radiation, diet and several other infectious diseases.

American Cancer Society has estimated that among all the cancer deaths 1/3 of them have been caused due to diet, further there are several methods in which the estimations about cancer can be proved wrong by fighting it. WHO states that there are 40% of all the cancers which have been detected in the world can be easily cured for which only certain changes have to be made in diet along with sufficient physical activity and saying no to tobacco.

So we have come up with the idea of gathering details about all the foods which will help in fighting this deadly disease and live an active life, there are many people who are of the opinion that it is not really expensive and tough to fight cancer instead as opposed to this it is pretty much easy and even cheap to fight cancer by eating healthy diet.

Here are the foods which will surely give positive effect in curing cancer:

1. Broccoli, Cabbage and Cauliflower:

   There is one chemical component that is commonly found in these 3 vegetables which is indole-3-carbinol which holds the ability to have control on production of estrogen which promotes cancer. Broccoli additionally has phytochemical sulforaphane which prevents rectal and colon cancer by deactivating any free radicals present. Broccoli has to be eaten with care since they have huge number of cancer fighting enzymes.

2. Carrots:

   Presence of beta-carotene in carrots might possibly lessen several cancer types which include mouth, throat, lung, breast, bladder, prostate, intestine and stomach. There is also one other compound called falcarinol which lessens possibility of being affected from cancer further this substance also keeps a check on the growth of cancer cells.

3. Kale:

   Indoles and isothiocyanates help in controlling the tumor growth also preventing any conversion of lesions into cells which develop cancer.

4. Mushrooms:

   There are huge number of mushrooms available which helps in developing immunity and fighting against cancer like shiitake, reishi, Coriolus Versicolor, maitake and Agaricus blazei Murill. Lentinan in mushrooms is known to increase immunity while lectin kills all the cells which might possibly develop cancer in the body and both these compounds are available in mushroom.

5. Sweet Potatoes:

   Beta-carotene in sweet potatoes is known to safeguarding the DNA from several harmful chemicals which are mostly found in cancer that develops outside nuclear membrane.

6. Avocados:

   Powerful antioxidant helps in striking the free radicals which are known as glutathione that is present in huge amounts in Avocados. They also are not restricting with presence of beta-carotene but also lots of potassium which helps in treating liver cancer.

7. Figs:

   Benzaldehyde’s presence in figs is useful for shrinking of tumors, apart from this there are also various other nutrients like calcium, potassium, magnesium, Vitamin A and C which are present in abundance in figs that also helps in killing bacteria.

8. Grapefruits:

   Monoterpenes is also present in several other citrus fruits like grape fruits which help in removing carcinogens from the body. Also this is full of vitamin C, folic acid and beta-carotene which are known to be best for breast cancer treatment.

9. Grapes:

   Bioflavonoids which are present in grapes exclusively the red ones make it powerful antioxidants are known to fight effectively against cancer, and resveratrol in grapes are known to control enzymes which result in cancer.

10. Raspberries:

    Presence of antioxidants in these fruits called as anthocyanin are known to shield against cancer also this can be richly found in black raspberries and saves against colon cancer.

11. Tomatoes:

    Antioxidant named lycopene which is exclusively found in tomatoes is known to destroy any free radicals which initiate cancer, this substance is found in higher content among the tomatoes which are grown in hot weather. Lycopene is known to treat mouth cancer, breast, prostate, colorectal and pancreas cancer and for absorption of this substance there is a need for some oils which are necessary for the body.

12. Flax:

    Flax is known to have higher source of omega-3 fatty acids which help in fighting against heart diseases and colon cancer, flax also has lignans which are quite similar to antioxidant and help in fighting against any change which point towards cancer.

13. Nuts:

    Presence of campferol and quercetin antioxidants in nuts are found to oppress any growth in cancer, apart from this exclusively the nuts which are found in Brazil there is presence of selenium which help in fighting against prostate cancer.

14. Garlic:

    Allium found in garlic is known to be a compound which boost immunity also playing indirect role in cutting down the substance which might develop cancer and lessening the development of tumor. Vegetables like garlic, onion, chives and leeks are known to lessen the risk of colon and stomach cancer.

15. Rosemary:

    An extract named Carnosol which is found in rosemary is best remedy for breast and skin cancer, rosemary tea can be prepared by adding 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary in boiling water which has to be left so for 15 minutes on low flame.

16. Turmeric:

    Curcumin which is an important element in turmeric is known to cure colon and bowel cancer effectively also lessening the production of unevenly higher levels of inflammatory enzymes.

17. Tea:

    Presence of antioxidants in black and green tea is known to prevent any division of cancer cells and the name given to these antioxidants include polyphenols. These polyphenols are found to have been found in abundance in green tea along with red wine and olive oil. Green tea is known to treat cancers like stomach, colon, rectum, pancreas, lung and liver cancer.

Source: GoHealthTips