With today’s way of life, people are more likely to suffer from obesity, and exposed to various diseases or contract some forms of cancer. On the other hand, modern-day medicine has evolved such that people can rely on the latest drugs or devices to treat cancer.
When it comes to treating cancer, prevention and detection is probably the best way to nipping it in its bud. Thus, we should always go for regular health screenings to detect cancer in its early stages and isolate it early. On the other hand, we also try to prevent or delay contracting cancer as far as possible by consuming healthy foods, which we have compiled a list of for you. (Do not replace this list with your regular health checkup.)
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, a compound that has been shown to have anti-cancer effects. Sulforaphane is released when cauliflower is broken down, so focus on chewing it before swallowing. This compound seeks and destroys certain cancer cells without harming healthy cells.
There are plenty of recipes available online on how you can add cauliflower to your meals. Cauliflower and broccoli have similar effects, so add broccoli to your list of foods too.
Carrots
Even though carrots are mainly thought to be good for one’s eyesight, researches from the last ten years suggest that they are also good against some types of cancer, one of which is prostate cancer.
A study was done on mice who were fed an increased carrot intake, and the study showed that carrots could stop the growth of prostate cancer. Carrots have many other health benefits too, there is no reason not to eat them!
Avocados
Not many people are fans of this fruit, but avocados as food are so beneficial, they are almost a must-have item in your kitchen. Avocados have an abundance of nutrients, mostly antioxidants which have been proven to reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer.
Avocados also have a high amount of healthy monounsaturated fat. This is a high-fat fruit, which is definitely interesting, considering how most of the other fruits are very low in fat or even fat-free, and avocados can actually help you lose weight and not the reverse.
As a food, they are very versatile. You can make guacamole out of it, add slices to a sandwich or mix in with other fruits to create a juice or smoothie.
Broccoli
Broccoli is one of the best natural cancer fighters against many types of cancer. Colon and bladder cancer is among the top two cancers that can be treated or even prevented when eating broccoli. Find it in whichever form you can, be it fresh, frozen or pre-cooked, it will still retain most of its nutritional value!
The high fiber levels in broccoli can also help with your digestion, so broccoli is a vegetable that is beneficial for your health to eat often.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are healthy and tasty at the same time. Cooked tomatoes help your body release more lycopene, a specific phytochemical that provides cancer-fighting benefits. Tomatoes also provide you with lots of antioxidants for your body and are known to be useful to treat or prevent prostate cancer.
There are many ways to eat tomatoes, it can be eaten raw or cooked with dishes or blended to make juice as well.
Walnuts
Want to prevent breast cancer or prostate cancer? Walnuts may be your answer. They also contain lots of omega 3, a type of fatty acids that is actually beneficial to our health such as lowering our risk of coronary heart diseases and reducing high cholesterol. Walnuts are great as a breakfast food or as a snack in between meals.
Garlic
Eating garlic has numerous health benefits, one of which of course is that it helps to prevent cancer. Garlic is said to be able to stop cancer cells from multiplying and spreading. They also have antiviral and antibacterial effects, acting like antibiotics and can work well especially against fungal infections.
Ginger
Studies have shown that ginger actually works better than cancer drugs in fighting against cancer cells! This is especially noted in a study done examining the effects of ginger has on prostate cancer cells.
Apart from that, it also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help as a cure against motion sickness. If you tend to suffer from motion sickness, eat some dried ginger peels, or boil ginger in water to make a light ginger water or tea.