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Foods that Fight Cancer
Posted Oct 27, 2006
More than a third of all cancers could be prevented by changes in
diet and exercise. One of the most important things you can do to
reduce your risk is lose excess weight -- and one of the best ways
to lose weight is through a filling, fiber-rich diet including
plenty of fruits and vegetables.
But that's not the reason why the National Cancer Institute
recently approved the dietary guidance: "Diets rich in fruits and
vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer and other
chronic diseases." These foods are packed with antioxidants and
other compounds that protect your DNA and fight free radical damage.
Since these substances work synergistically, it's best to eat a
variety of fruits and vegetables rather than relying on one
particular produce item to serve as a magic bullet against disease.
That said, recent studies have uncovered specific benefits in the
following foods that would recommend making them a part of any
healthy diet:
1. Tomatoes: Lycopene, also found in watermelon and pink
grapefruit, has been linked to lower risk of prostate, ovarian and
cervical cancer. It also targets the free radical that is implicated
in lung and digestive cancers.
2. Broccoli sprouts: One forkful triggers a cascade of
antioxidant activity that lasts for days.
3. Berries: Blueberries, cranberries, cherries, raspberries,
strawberries, grapes --all rich in anthocyanins that repair and
protect DNA.
4. Soybeans: Isoflavones such as genistein may help prevent and
treat prostate cancer and may reduce breast cancer risk.
5. Tea: Both black and green contain powerful compounds shown in
countless studies to lower the risk of several types of cancer.
6. Pumpkin: This unsung super-food is a super-rich source of both
beta-carotene and alpha-carotene, two hard-working carotenoids that
combat lung and ovarian cancer.
7. Spinach: Popeye's favorite may help ward off cancers of the
liver, ovaries, colon and prostate. The active antioxidant lutein is
also found in kale and other leafy greens.
8. Garlic: Allium veggies (which also include onions and
scallions) work to get your body's own antioxidant defense systems
in gear. This process provides protective benefits against stomach,
esophageal and breast cancers.
9. Pineapple: The enzyme bromelain may inhibit the growth of
malignant cells in both lung and breast cancer, while the phenolic
compounds also provide a protective benefit.
10. Apples: Can one a day help keep cancer at bay? Studies show
quercetin may reduce the risk of lung cancer and impede growth of
prostate cancer cells. Other antioxidants together with pectin help
halt colon and liver cancer cell replication.
To learn more about produce with anti-cancer prowess, go to
www.dolenutrition.com.
Story courtesy NewsUSA
© 2006 Post-Tribune. via ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved
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