You are what you eat, says folk wisdom. Diet affects our health in a simple way, and the foods we eat can protect us from many diseases, including cancer.
Green tea
It contains polyphenols (natural plant ingredients) that have powerful antioxidant and anti-cancer effects. Flavonoids (a type of polyphenols) are found in apples and onions, and also have a similar anti-tumor effect.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice that contains curcumin, a compound with powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Curcumin can be effective in both preventing and treating cancer. It has powerful antioxidant properties and protects the liver from drug and chemical damage.
Green vegetables
These vegetables are high in nutrients with powerful anti-cancer effects. In addition, the consumption of these foods helps to improve liver detoxification. Green vegetables are a source of folate, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Citrus
Not only are they high in vitamin C, but also high in bioflavonoids, including quercetin. High doses of vitamin C and bioflavonoids act as antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-cancer. Red grapefruit is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant similar to beta-carotene that has powerful properties that help fight cancer.
Flaxseed oil and oily fish
Salmon, mackerel and trout - These contain omega-3 and -6 fats with anti-inflammatory effects.
Tomatoes
These vegetables are rich in lycopene. A recent study in Italy found that people who eat seven or more servings a week of raw tomatoes have a 60% lower risk of developing bowel cancer.
Pepper
Sweet red peppers are beneficial in the fight against cancer because they are high in lycopene. On the other hand, chili peppers contain capsaicin, which can neutralize carcinogenic chemicals.
Rosemary
It is an aromatic plant with strong protective properties. It turns out that consuming small amounts of rosemary reduces the risk of cancer.
There are dozens of nutritional, herbal or homeopathic remedies in pharmacies that can be recommended as part of cancer prevention and treatment. Multivitamins and Minerals - contains a rich set of beneficial vitamins, macro- and micronutrients that are necessary to maintain health.
Coenzyme Q10 - There is evidence that cancer patients are deficient in coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme supplements can be used to prevent any cancer. Studies have shown that high doses of Q10 can inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
