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20 cancer-fighting foods to eat all summer

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A healthy, balanced diet is key, experts say, but these foods may have an extra punch.

Leafy greens: Deep green leafy vegetables are packed with lutein, vitamin A and folate, nutrients that may help prevent colon and ovarian cancer.

  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Collard greens
  • Arugula
  • Dandelion greens

Curry: Yellow curry contains cur-cumin, a pungent spice that may help prevent melanoma and other types of cancer cells from proliferating.

Cruciferous veggies: These contain phytochemicals that may cut the risk of stomach, breast and skin cancers.
  • Broccoli
  • Broccoli sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Bok choy
  • Cauliflower
  • Watercress
  • Swiss chard

Berries: These fruits contain antioxidants such as polyphenols, which counteract and repair cell damage.
  • Blueberries
  • Blackberries
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries
  • Cranberries
  • Red grapes


Tomatoes: Studies suggest that having a tomato-rich diet may help lower the risk of developing both lung and stomach cancer.

For more important anticancer tips, head over to Glamour for their expert advice.


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  • Lola's Avatar
    Posted by Lola Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:10pm PDT

    I LOVE BLUEBERRIES

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  • GERRY's Avatar
    Posted by GERRY Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:22pm PDT

    I buy juice blends and frozen berries and blend them altogether.A tasty delicious powerful antioxident.Try it, you'll like it!

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  • Laverne's Avatar
    Posted by Laverne Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:31pm PDT

    thank you for the info, cancer run in my family never to old to learn

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  • alize's Avatar
    Posted by alize Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:17am PDT

    yea cancer runs in my family especially skin cancer so its nice that they post these things it encourages awarness

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  • springtime's Avatar
    Posted by springtime Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:47am PDT

    I asked my dictor what foods should be a regular part of my diet. He said to eat something orange and something red every day.. and he didn't mean red meat.( But I do sometimes) So, there really is something to that old saying, " An apple a day..."

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  • Shine's Avatar
    Posted by Shine Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:39am PDT

    Wow! Thanks for this info.

    I'm a strawberry lovah.

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  • Virginia's Avatar
    Posted by Virginia Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:30pm PDT

    Nobody seems to look at the toxic issue of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. These food may be helpful but how they are produced even more helpful.

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  • AshleyS's Avatar
    Posted by AshleyS Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:37pm PDT

    I THINK THAT THESE FOODS WOULD HELP EVERYONE AND EVERYONE NEEDS TO TRY THEM. ALL OF THESE FOODS WOULD HELP SOME PEOPLE BUT COULD HURT OTHERS.

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  • Stephanie's Avatar
    Posted by Stephanie Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:41am PDT

    Berries with yogurt and granola makes a great snack/breakfast!

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  • graciela's Avatar
    Posted by graciela Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:28am PDT

    Great info, Thanks

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