So, while I was getting my hair colored (I know you didn't think I was a natural blonde) the other day, I found this wonderful article in Glamour magazine about cancer fighting foods so without further ado-here they are.
20 Cancer-Fighting Foods
Tomatoes-Studies suggest that having a tomato rich diet may help lower the risk of developing both stomach and lung cancer. I put tomatoes on everything (and I mean everything). I am not even a tomato lover but I do it and they do add a lot of fresh flavor.
Spinach-Its deep green leaves are packed with lutein, Vitamin A and folate, nutrients that may help prevent colon and ovarian cancer. Also try kale, collard greens, arugula, and dandelion greens. A good way to get your spinach in each day is to have a fresh spinach salad. I do this and drizzle extra virgin olive oil (which is amazingly healthy for you too) over it with some tomatoes and feta cheese.
Curry-Yellow curry contains Cur-Cumin, a pungent spice that may help prevent melanoma and other types of cancer cells from proliferating. This is one that I need to work on.
Broccoli-This cruciferous veggie along with broccoli sprouts, cabbage, bok choy, cauliflower, watercress and swiss chard contain phytochemicals that may cut the risk of stomach, breast and skin cancers. Okay, I have a confession to make here. I don't like these vegetables and broccoli and I have horrible history going back to morning sickness with my first daughter. I just can't eat it ever since (don't worry I am NOT going to traumatize you with all the gory details). So what is a girl to do? I will tell you because I realize that the cruciferous veggies are crucial to my health. I take a veggie whole food supplement that contains them and more called the pops. Thank goodness that I just pop one of these babies a day and I don't have to worry. Sorry, I am still a wannabe and this works!
Blueberries-These, like blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and red grapes, contain antioxidants such as polyphenols, which counteract and repair cell damage.
Now, if you can (and I know sometimes it can be hard to afford) I suggest buying as much organic as possible and eat your fruits and vegetables raw when you can to get the maximum benefits.
I know I always say this but why can't milk chocolate ever be on these lists? Oh well.
To your health!
25 comments:
Thanks for sharing these cancer fighting foods with us. I lost my grandma to colon cancer and it is just a terrible way to die. I do worry about getting cancer, but I know I shouldn't. I think eating healthier could help us live a longer life. :-)
I definitely try to keep as many of those foods you posted in my diet as I can. Most of them I like anyway, so it's not too hard!
There are alot of foods that fight cancer..great post
Btw, dark chocolate is good for the heart... did you know? ;)
J/
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Just one question though. Your article says 20 cancer fighting foods? I only counted 5; tomatoes, spinach, curry, broccoli and blueberries.
Like many, I have also lost loved ones to this terrible & cruel disease. My very good friend has stage 4 lung cancer and can no longer undergo chemo. One could only hope that eating properly, including these foods, could prevent cancer.
Thanks for keeping us all informed.
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