Healthy Living
Friday, December 11, 2009
20 cancer-fighting foods to eat all summer
partner
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.
Related Links from Glamour:
[photo credit: Getty Images]
Related: tomatoes, spinach, diet and nutrition
-
Posted by Matthew Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:55am PDT
I've heard apples can actually help too.
Report Abuse
-
Posted by GregoryW Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:56am PDT
GET MEASURED WITH THE BIOPHOTONIC SCANNER FROM PHARMANEX !! IT MEASURES YOUR ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL MORE ACCURATELY THAN BLOOD WITH A LASER LIGHT !! IT TELLS YOU IF YOUR DIET AND SUPPLEMENTATION IS HIGH ENOUGH WITH ANTI-OXIDANTS AND NUTRIENTS. OR CONTACT ME BY ADDING YAHOO AFTER MY SCREEN NAME.
Report Abuse
-
Posted by Ed Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:56am PDT
For the record, kale and collard greens should be in the cruciferous group. As for curry, the word applies to 100 or so blends of other spices (cumin, turmeric, fenugeek, coriander, etc.), so this would be much, much more useful if the story told us which of those spices is the active ingredient here.
Report Abuse
-
Posted by Lil' Red Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:00am PDT
I think that they are right I get a yogurt from McD everyday it have the red that they are talking about and it have the granola that you need in your daily diet. So when they tell you to eat it you may what to so you will fill heathly and walk or run so you can work off that good old fat.
Report Abuse
-
Posted by barbara Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:01am PDT
All sounds good to me.....but right now i think will skip the tomatoes for a bit!!
Report Abuse
-
Posted by Ramakrishnan Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:03am PDT
Thanks a lot for the valuable information which will be immensely helpful to many of us.
Report Abuse
-
Posted by faris Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:03am PDT
cranberry , fruit or juice is good against bladder cancer!
Report Abuse
-
Posted by ricky Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:06am PDT
my father died of cancer in 2006
Report Abuse
-
-
Posted by walter Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:13am PDT
CAPSAICIN IN HOT PEPPERS KILL CANCER CELLS.UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM STUDY SHOWS.CHECK IT OUT.I FOUND IT ON FRANCE.COM
Report Abuse
