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These 12 Foods Are Cancer Killers!
We are what we eat and we are what we don't eat. When you take a look at any healthy diet that is prescribed by health experts, you will be surprised to see that most of the vegetables that are prescribed are in fact, anti-cancer foods.
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Yes, cancer kills! In order to kill cancer, you can't avoid vegetables and certain fruits too. Prevention is always better than combating a disorder after it crosses its initial phases. Therefore, including anti-cancer foods in your diet when you are young is a wise thing to do.
Also Read: 7 Foods Not To Eat When Immunity Is Low
Now, let us take a look at the foods that can prevent cancer, kill cancer or slow down its growth.
Tomatoes
Lycopene is an antioxidant that can prevent lung, breast, and prostate cancer. Tomatoes contain lycopene.
Ginger
As ginger is anti-inflammatory and also anti-cancerous, it can be consumed regularly to prevent the growth of cancer. It can prevent ovarian cancer.
Carrots
Beta-carotene is an anti-oxidant in carrots which can slow down the development of cancer cells. Carrots can also protect your cells from various types of damage.
Garlic
We all know that garlic is an anti-cancerous substance. The sulphur content in garlic can fight cancer cells and slow down their growth. Garlic can prevent lung, breast, colon and prostate cancers.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is anti-inflammatory and also contains anti-oxidants. Eat the seeds instead of drinking the juice to avoid excess sugar.
Beans
The phyto-chemicals present in beans can slow down the growth of cancer cells. the nutrients present in beans can prevent pancreatic cancer.
Turmeric
Curcumin is an anti-oxidant present in turmeric which can fight cancer cells. Use turmeric powder in your dishes.
Grapes
Resveratrol which is present in grapes and berries can destroy cancer cells and also minimise inflammation in your body.
Strawberries
Strawberries contain ellagic acid and Vitamin C which can slow down the growth of cancer cells. Berries are said to prevent stomach, esophagus, lung and mouth cancers.
Green Tea
The catechins present in green tea can prevent cancer. Also, certain compounds in green tea can cleanse your liver.
Spinach
Spinach can prevent esophageal cancer. Certain compounds like lutein and zeaxanthin present in spinach can cleanse your body and prevent certain types of cancers.
Other Vegetables
Broccoli, kale and cabbage are said to prevent various types of cancers including mouth, stomach and esophagus cancers.
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