REVEALED: 10 FOODS THAT FIGHT CANCER!

Just like the name sounds,cancer is one of the deadly diseases that is currently eating deep into the lives of many, especially Nigerian celebrities.Although some ignorant ones call it a disease for the rich because its one of the most common ailments that is likened to such class of people, Cancer occurs in every class of individual and it comes in variant types.The good thing about cancer is that if it is discovered early enough,the patients stand a better chance of survival.However,according to researches by Cancer organisations,it has been discovered that some foods actually help to prevent and fight cancer. Cancer , also known as a malignant tumor, is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Possible signs and symptoms include: a lump, abnormal bleeding, a prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements, among others. This brings you some of these foods that help to curb the growth of cancer in human, according to World Cancer Organization.

OILY FISH
Fish oil will provide long chain omega-3, a powerful anti-inflammatory in the body that minimizes COX-2 and its abilities to drive localized negative hormones called eicosanoids which inflame and irritate. Omega-3 has been shown to re-lengthen telomeres, which shorten when you have cancer putting the DNA structure at risk, and reducing longevity. Oily fish also contain vitamin A, an important vitamin in the fight against cancer (herring, mackerel and salmon are top of the list). Fish oils have been linked to reduce levels of prostate, breast and colon cancer. Research shows they help prevent cachexia when having chemotherapy. You´ll also get a little vitamin D from them which is another proven cancer-fighter.
CARROTS
Along with apricots, peppers and pumpkins, they provide cancer carotenoids like beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A, when required by the body. 1 cup of carrot juice, 2 sweet potatoes, 16 dried apricots and 4 cups of red cherries will each provide 25mgs. Don´t eat them all at once – people have been known to turn a little orange! A great juice to make yourself involves carrots and apples (for quercitin) and beetroot (for anthocyanins). A real cancer fighting drink! Carotenoids are also found in natural food sources such as chlorella.
RED AND YELLOW PEPPERS
The top source of vitamin C – is better than oranges. Vitamin C strengthens your immune cells and neutralises toxins. A large red pepper is 250 mgs. 200 gms raw broccoli 175 mgs. 150 gms papaya 90 mgs. An orange which is 65 mgs. Berries and cherries are great sources. Red and yellow peppers are also good sources of carotenoids.
SUNFLOWER SEEDS
High in zinc and vitamin E. Zinc helps vitamin C do its work and accelerates healing time. It is important to a healthy prostate. You need 15 to 25 mgs per day. Five tablespoons of sunflower seeds give you 10 mgs. Best are oysters, 3 are enough. Milk can block zinc absorption. Sunflower seeds will also provide a little selenium.
PUMPKIN SEEDS
Can be mixed with the sunflower seeds in your morning muesli. 5 tablespoons will each provide 20 mgs of vitamin E, the ultimate cancer buster, which inhibits cancer cell growth and protects immune cells from free radicals. Vitamin E boosts your immune system´s fighting abilities. The target is 300-600 mgs and is difficult to achieve without supplements. Green vegetables, soya and almonds are also good sources.
BRAZIL NUTS
Six cracked nuts will give you your daily selenium; 100 to 200 mcgs is the goal. Selenium is a very potent anti-cancer agent. Eight slices of wholemeal bread, an organic egg, or a large chicken breast will also be enough. Tuna, onions, broccoli and tomatoes contain selenium too.
MUSHROOMS
There´s an enormous body of research evidence recently that shows how ´medicinal´ mushrooms (Shiitake, Maiitake, cordyceps etc) boost the immune system and fights cancer. Even the button mushroom has cancer fighting ingredients.
TOMATOES
Seven to ten helpings per week, especially cooked. According to Harvard research 7-10 helpings a week cuts prostate symptoms by 40% and has an influence on many cancers e.g.: lung; colon; cervix; breast. Lycopene is the prime active ingredient, and 25 – 40 mgs the desired daily dose. It is also found in strawberries, peppers, carrots and peaches, but one tin of tomato soup has 65 mgs alone. Lycopene helps reduce ´bad´ fat levels in the blood stream and is a strong antioxidant.
EGG YOLK
Along with green leafy Vegetables, Avocado, Beans, Carrots, Apricots And Pumpkins, Egg Yolk will give you folic acid. This will help your DNA replicate properly and protect it during radiotherapy. 400 micrograms is a recommended amount. Folate, Biotin, Niacin and vitamin B6 are all B vitamins that help in the cancer fight. Egg yolk, greens and whole grains are the best sources.
BROCCOLI
And other green cruciferous vegetables e.g. Cabbage, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Contain Fibre which helps eliminate toxins. However, the fibre is rich in galactose, which binds to damaging agents in the intestine. Cruciferous vegetables also contain indoles, and especially indole 3 carbinol which, along with its metabolite DIM, modifies and diminishes aggressive oestrogen action, can modify cellular oestrogen receptor sites, and aids in fighting oestrogen-driven cancers like some breast, prostate, brain and colorectal cancers.
GARLIC
It is a truly wonderful food. It seems to act to stop the spread of cancer in a number of ways, for example by stopping blood supply forming for tumours. Garlic has a number of active ingredients. It contains selenium, tryptophan and sulpher based active agents that attack cancer cells.
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