Cancer-fighting+Foods

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Cancer-fighting foods
Christopher Helsel

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The best cancer-fighting foods are any foods that have good sugar like fruits and vegetable

The top eight cancer-fighting foods are

1. POMEGRANATE 2. BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, BRUSSELS SPROUTS 3. GARLIC 4. TEA 5. GINGER 6. TOMATOES 7. SOYBEANS/SOY 8. SPINACH

Ten foods and their reasons why

1. Tomatoes- is rich in lycopene, a plant chemical that has been shown to reduce the risk of prostate, ovarian, and cervical cancer. Tomato products, such as spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, and ketchup are particularly concentrated sources. 2. Broccoli sprouts- is an excellent source of sulforaphane, a plant chemical that may reduce the risk of stomach, breast, and skin cancer. While broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are also great sources of sulforaphane, broccoli sprouts are especially potent. 3. Berries get their rich color from plant chemicals called anthocyanins. These compounds are potent antioxidants, and protect against a variety of cancers including colon and esophageal. 4. Soybeans- and other soy foods (such as tofu, soy nuts, and soy milk) help to reduce the risk of breast and prostate cancer by protecting cells from the harmful effects of estrogen. 5. Green and black teas- is natural sources of catechins, potent antioxidants that act as powerful inhibitors of cancer growth, and may reduce the risk of liver, skin, and stomach cancer. The NCI is currently studying green and black teas for their cancer fighting abilities. 6. Pumpkin, along with carrots, squash, red and yellow peppers, and sweet potatoes, are excellent sources of beta-carotene. Eaten regularly, these powerhouses help reduce the risk of many types of cancer through their potent antioxidant capacity. 7. Spinach- is known as the "gold standard" of green leafy vegetables. Packed with lutein and vitamin E, both powerful antioxidants, spinach helps ward off cancer of the liver, ovaries, colon, and prostate. 8. Garlic- has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer of the stomach, esophagus, and breast. Mince garlic 10 minutes before cooking to increase its cancer fighting potential. 9. Pineapple- is a good source of the antioxidant vitamin C. In addition, it contains the enzyme bromelain, which may protect against breast and lung cancer. 10. Apples- contains the plant chemical quercetin, which has been shown to reduce lung cancer risk and slow the growth of prostate cancer cells.