{"id":959,"date":"2014-11-20T10:55:53","date_gmt":"2014-11-20T10:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.angelmeds.com\/blog\/?p=959"},"modified":"2014-11-20T10:55:53","modified_gmt":"2014-11-20T10:55:53","slug":"list-of-foods-that-combats-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.angelmeds.com\/blog\/list-of-foods-that-combats-cancer.html","title":{"rendered":"LIST OF FOODS THAT COMBATS CANCER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Intake of the\u00a0right kind of foods is the potent preventive measure which helps to keep\u00a0cancer at bay. It is well known fact that poor, unhealthy diet gives an open invitation to cancer since long time. In fact, studies have <span id=\"e755c149-8ffd-4f71-8d4d-54ce883e3803\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">proved<\/span> that around 30% percent of <span id=\"d34fd80f-988d-423f-af57-4af0f729238a\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">death<\/span> from cancer takes place as a result of improper and unhealthy diet only. <span id=\"1b3dc970-c97d-407d-8957-9a78610b716b\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">Therefore to<\/span> prevent life threatening disease like cancer give first priority to changing dietary habits and choices of foods. Exclude fried foods and fast food from <span id=\"8c9d6620-200b-45f8-b57c-fbdb242d0875\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">daily diet<\/span> to keep <span id=\"d4d4c631-c967-41ed-be77-f8e080155e34\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">cancer<\/span> under control. Prefer a healthy, balanced diet filled with all the foods and supplements. Incorporating healthy food items is one of the excellent ways to obviate cancer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>LIST OF FOODS THAT FIGHTS CANCER<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Garlic:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to studies, people who consume more garlic are less likely to suffer from numerous types of cancer, particularly in digestive organs such as colon, stomach and esophagus. Health expert <span id=\"7d14891f-0262-437b-8642-d96f42bd3bfa\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">believe<\/span> that daily consumption of a clove is enough to prevent cancer.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Carrots:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Carrots hold an abundant source of beta <span id=\"cbc722e5-61de-4e3f-bf38-69914c1bead4\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">carotene which<\/span> assists substantially to cut down <span id=\"911cb534-6116-412e-b916-906bf2300b1b\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">wide variety<\/span> of cancers like breast, intestine, stomach, bladder, prostate, throat, mouth, and lung. A powerful element called <span id=\"6761290c-d233-4ea7-84ac-c6c8ed34b762\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">falcarinol<\/span> present in carrot aids in reducing cancer.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Sweet potatoes:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sweet potatoes hold lots of anticancer properties, including beta-carotene. This important nutrient protects DNA in the cell nucleus from cancer inducing chemicals beyond the nuclear membrane.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Seaweed:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Seaweed and other sea veggies hold powerhouse of beta carotene, vitamin B12, chlorophyll, protein, fiber and <span id=\"01137ec7-a6e1-4b28-988c-bbdb512e8ca2\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">chlorophylones<\/span>. Thus, help to combat against breast cancer. Plus, many sea vegetables are well known for having <span id=\"bf0c8a28-9fef-4106-b5c6-df4640b32d42\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">rich concentration<\/span> of mineral like iodine, magnesium, iron, potassium and calcium.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Avocados:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Avocados hold <span id=\"7f891be3-6060-446f-aa54-4391504ed4ec\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">glutathione<\/span> in rich concentration, an effective antioxidant that target free radicals in the body by way of obstructing intestinal assimilation of certain fats. The best thing is they provide <span id=\"78c87ad7-2a4b-4e7d-9e3a-21849a239935\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">great source<\/span> of potassium comparing to bananas. Plus, this delicious <span id=\"db0ae8e7-42eb-4cbb-a7c6-84e1ede95ef0\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">fruits<\/span> <span id=\"fcdd4e70-c6a2-46d6-9ddc-e421add51933\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">consist<\/span> of <span id=\"f2a793d7-6c57-46a0-9658-a53c66bc5fa5\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">high amount<\/span> of beta-carotene. Studies have proved that avocados are beneficial in curing viral hepatitis (a leading reason of liver cancer) and protect from chances of occurrence of liver damage as well.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Mushrooms:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Polysaccharides and Lentinan, potent content present in mushrooms assist in enhancing immunity. In addition, they are an excellent source of Beta Glucan. They also hold a protein called lectin, which targets the cancerous cells and prevent their growth. They also have known to have a Thioproline.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Kale:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kale is known to have important element like nitrogen and <span id=\"2f6fc6aa-8b7b-4f86-b5ba-0258667b2e53\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">indoles which<\/span> aids in blocking the alteration of certain lesion to cancerous cells present in estrogen sensitive tissues. Plus, phytochemicals and <span id=\"5d90de5d-2fc3-44a0-9180-b66ae6a99b19\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">isothiocyanates<\/span> in kale hinder tumor development and obstruct cancer inducing substances from meeting their goals.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Cruciferous Vegetables:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These foods are loaded with <span id=\"dabbf71a-1cd1-4285-9208-8fc00560e354\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">phytochemicals which<\/span> encourage the body to eject influential toxin combating chemicals. They are also packed with antioxidant like zeaxanthin and lutein, which plays a significant role in diminishing the risk of prostate and other cancers.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Tomatoes:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tomatoes are an excellent source of antioxidant called lycopene, which assist to inhibit the risk significantly. Risk factors like too much drinking, smoking, excessive caffeine consumption and other pollutants are reasons behind development of free radical in the body. Free radicals are toxic in nature and lead to enhance the risk. <span id=\"abd23034-af83-4ff3-9b49-9c5f5cfc27eb\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">Antioxidant<\/span> found in various fruits and vegetables plays a main role in combating these free radicals.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Citrus fruits:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lemon, oranges and other citrus fruits hold <span id=\"2e549103-6277-4597-b62b-a54a5d3816f4\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">large quantity<\/span> of effective nutrient called <span id=\"91e821c2-e3ee-490b-ab01-bf5812007090\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">monoterpenes<\/span>, which eliminate carcinogens outside the body.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Papayas:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Papayas are rich in vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and cuts down <span id=\"012f0421-421e-463e-a32e-78ef1d64d634\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">assimilation<\/span> of cancer inducing <span id=\"0f15c100-9b22-43eb-abe6-4689f0852638\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">nitrosamines<\/span> present in processed foods and soil. Papaya has rich source of folic acid content, which has been proven useful to reduce cervical dysplasia and certain cancers.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Grapes:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Red grapes <span id=\"967173ee-6415-4f35-82fe-08e7770c78f1\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">has<\/span> <span id=\"6b7b128f-7505-4d3c-bd3b-fd235f1e475a\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">huge source<\/span> of <span id=\"707deb11-b960-4f0f-83a7-8e60399b7925\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">bioflavonoid<\/span>, an effective antioxidants that <span id=\"34a7d652-bb0b-4f05-b5d6-8f69065f44cb\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">acts<\/span> as a cancer preventive. Grapes are also a massive source of <span id=\"0247c2a6-c887-4719-a517-4d079a524e7f\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">resveratrol<\/span>, which conquer the enzyme that encourage cancer cell development and curb immune response. They also hold ellagic acid, a powerful element that obstructs enzymes that are vital for cancer cells. This in turn assists to delay the augmentation of tumors.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Berries:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Various berries such as raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and blackberries are also proven useful to obtain control over this disease. These <span id=\"dad04dec-a3f0-4e59-8a9c-8f2a191d5396\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">vitamin<\/span> enriched foods are loaded with ellagic acid and flavonoids. Hence, offers protection against colon cancer. Berries are also enriched with antioxidants, vitamin C and <span id=\"8e27b149-1aca-4525-9e3c-f42294026f87\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">anthocyanins which<\/span> aids in cell revive, reducing the level of estrogen and assist to strengthen the immune system.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Flax:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Flax has <span id=\"4a9e1070-a323-4a66-99a7-259e3890b76d\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">lignans<\/span>, which is known to have an antioxidant effect. Thus, obstruct or hinders cancerous changes. Flax also has <span id=\"7ff6a867-e7a9-4c31-917b-74711c0c86e8\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">huge source<\/span> of omega-3 fatty <span id=\"a54665ff-8182-447d-9bb4-c41e420e3392\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">acids which<\/span> assist to cope with heart and colon cancer disease to a great extent.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Turmeric:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Turmeric (curcuma longa), belong to the ginger family. It is thought to have medicinal properties as well as powerful anticancer properties. Studies <span id=\"73295cf3-6c09-48b3-9cac-1419dadfcdd3\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">have shown<\/span> that daily consumption of turmeric acts as a liver tonic. Since, it contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in rich concentration, which in turn obstruct cancer development.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Ginger:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Garlic has <span id=\"57e1b978-06fc-4ac3-967b-90e32d9c53c5\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">vast source<\/span> of antioxidant that can obstruct chemicals that encourage DNA damage. Even green tea also proven useful as it <span id=\"c3784292-c525-4307-88f4-579165ad6f0c\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">also hold<\/span> same nutrient.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Other foods:-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span id=\"63bdaa7e-217c-4370-ad9e-cfaff08bd452\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">Other<\/span> food item such as brown rice, cereals, beans and grains are also useful to keep cancer at bay. The fiber presents in these foods help to overcome destructive wastes and toxins outside the body. Flax seeds are considered to be excellent for women because daily consumption of them delays the growth of tumor in breast cancer patients. Apart from that, Isoflavones <span id=\"9c1cc1bd-e4f5-4e7d-a6f2-52bc41b312c2\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">is<\/span> abundantly present in soy products like soy nuts, tofu and soy milk, which prevent prostate and breast cancer by defending cells from the dangerous effects of estrogen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hence, include all aforesaid foods in your daily diet, but in right quantity. Besides, changes in <span id=\"9038e7ff-dc72-4584-aa2f-d389007f0b2d\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">lifestyle such<\/span> as exercising daily and limiting smoking and alcohol consumption is necessary in <span id=\"899da6e6-8bca-4235-b9be-847b674d6bc9\" class=\"GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark\">long run<\/span> in maintaining good health.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intake of the\u00a0right kind of foods is the potent preventive measure which helps to keep\u00a0cancer at bay. It is well known fact that poor, unhealthy diet gives an open invitation to cancer since long time. 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