20 foods that fight cancer

Health experts estimate that a third of all cancer deaths could be diet related. And while there is no one food that is sure to protect us from cancer, research has shown that eating certain foods can lessen the risk of developing the condition.

Whether it is shrinking tumours, clearing the body of carcinogens or fighting free radicals, there are many foods you can add to your diet that will protect you from cancer. Here are just some of them.

1. Avocados

are rich in glutathione, an extremely powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals (molecules which attack the body and cause disease). They are also packed with beta-carotene, another antioxidant which is thought to prevent the body from cancer.

2. Broccoli

Eat your greens, folks. Broccoli is thought to be one of the most potent cancer-fighting foods. Numerous studies have shown that regular consumption of this delicious green vegetable can help protect the body from a number of cancers, including breast, colon and rectal.

3. Carrots

It is beta-carotene, a type of carotenoid, which gives carrots their orange colour, and the nutrient protects the body from a wide range of cancer

4. Figs

Go to Italy and the fruit stalls are full of them - and for good reason. Research out of Tokyo shows that figs are full of benzaldehyde, an anti-cancer compound that shrinks tumours.

5. Garlic

Garlic has long been credited with having disease-fighting properties. It breaks down substances which cause cancer and boost levels of the immune cells that fight the disease.

6. Grapefruit

Like all other citrus fruits, grapefruit contains monoterpene, a compound which cleans the body of cancer-causing carcinogens.

7.Red grapes

Red grapes, and therefore - hurrah! - red wine, contain the antioxidants known as bioflavonoids as well as resveratrol, which inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

8. Nuts

Nuts, which are high in 'good' fats, contain the antioxidants quercetin and campferol, which both suppress the growth of cancer. Brazil nuts, meanwhile, are rich in selenium, which is thought to protect men from prostate cancer (if you have a nut allergy, buy a selenium supplement instead).

9.Raspberries

Raspberries are literally bursting with various vitamins and minerals, not least antioxidants known as anthocyanins, which are thought to protect us from cancer.

10.Rosemary

Research has shown that rosemary can increase the activity of detoxification enzymes and could protect the body from breast and skin cancer.

11.Sea vegetables

Sea veg, such as seaweed, is bursting with cancer-fighting goodies, including beta-carotene, vitamin B12, fibre, chlorophyll and fatty acids.

12.Tomatoes

Endless studies have shown that tomatoes are another of the best foods at fighting cancer. Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that attacks roaming oxygen molecules, otherwise known as free radicals.

13.Tea

The nation's favourite drink, tea, is rich in polyphenols, which stop cancer cells growing and protect the body from many types of cancer.

14.Soy

Soy is rich in isoflavones, compounds which protect against bladder, cervix, lung and stomach cancer.

15.Apples

Apples are full of an antioxidant quercetin, which has been linked with cancer prevention.

16.Beans

Lentils, peas, soybeans - take your pick, they all contain vital phytochemicals which are thought to prevent cancer.

17.Spinach

Preparing a salad? Add some spinach leaves, which are known to contain at least 13 different flavonoids.

18.Kiwi fruit

.Preparing a salad? Add some spinach leaves, which are known to contain at least 13 different flavonoids.

19.Dried fruit

Dried fruit such as apricots and raisins are known to be rich in vitamin C, iron, calcium and, most importantly, beta-carotene.

20.Chilli

Red-hot chillies contain capsaicin, which is thought to neutralise cancer-causing substances

*** Have a good health..wellbeing... ***

Good advices

I could add two more.

1. Throw away any cellphones, blootooth and non-optic wireless devices. They are proven to cause cancer and manifacturer assure that their device is safe enough and would take too long to bring you a cancer. But do you have only one device like that in 50m radius?

2. Avoid livin in a city (any) or industrial zone. Anywhere is car/truck traffic or chemical industry. Avoid living close to big rivers too (the same reason).

I'll keep smocking cigarettes trough. Really believe that they are safer than a wireless router.

The ingredients in the food we eat? Research seems to show Turmeric has a big effect also

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/arizonaliving/articles/1010qaweil1010.html

I SAY live your life and don't think to much about preventing diseases like cancer! Enjoy your damn life!! Using a condom to prevent HIV or other diseases transferred through sex YES it really helps a lot, but living in exhile and constantly think about what you eat etc. that's just a waste of your time, there is no guarantee at all that if you follow these steps you're gonna be healthy and not get cancer, if not cancer who knows what else, don't think about it and just hope for the best.

Tech noir..Thank you ..Good advices too..I agree with you..many way to fight cancer..

Charlie8910..Thank you for sharing..

junken.. Thank you for sharing..

R.win..I gree with you. but I was advices Just one alternative for you to fight cancer.. May cancer apart of your life..

** Thank you. Have a nice weekend.

Try to eat regularly and eat different fresh vegetables and fruits. That's the most important thing And avoid like Tech Noir said polluted areas. Stress is also a factor that can give cancer.

All these foods are great & healthy no doubt about it,but if we listened to all the diets,cures and other fixes we would

be mental wrecks and be exceptionally poor.