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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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  • sandra's Avatar
    Posted by sandra Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:17am PDT

    THANK YOU FOR THESE IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS.

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  • goodhealth1's Avatar
    Posted by goodhealth1 Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:34pm PDT

    I get blueberries, red raspberries, goji berries, and raw organic cacao nibs in Nox Rocks. They are incredible! You can buy them at www.noxrocks.com!

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  • trish's Avatar
    Posted by trish Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:54am PDT

    Very very useful info. Thanks!

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  • Mark in Illinois's Avatar
    Posted by Mark in Illinois Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:45am PDT

    Summers about over. Why write this article NOW?

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  • Da rock's Avatar
    Posted by Da rock Sat Dec 20, 2008 4:34pm PST

    I love smoked kippers,I get to eat alot of small herring bones,real calcium, along with potatoes and onions and also some broccoli,cauliflower and carrots.I can hardly wait to dig into it!

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  • Conchita's Avatar
    Posted by Conchita Tue Feb 3, 2009 10:41am PST

    We should eat what we need, not what we want. the food that gives good nourishment to our physical needs.

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  • bisi's Avatar
    Posted by bisi Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:39am PDT

    thanks for this message. i am really greatful for the message.

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  • Stevenson09's Avatar
    Posted by Stevenson09 Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:41pm PDT

    These are great tips!

    Although, I would love to see some links to show research of proof.

    Other then that, thank you very much for the tips! I like the one about lung and stomach cancer. Thank you!

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