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Top Ten Cancer Preventing Foods For 2011
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Most people have had their lives affected by cancer, whether it be themselves, a relative or a close friend. The effects of cancer can be devastating to everyone involved.
Here are the top ten foods that have awesome cancer preventing effects. By including these foods into the daily diet then the antioxidants and antibacterial agents in these foods can help in the process of preventing cancer.
Here is the top ten list:
| 1. | Broccoli - comes in a number of varieties, generally the darker the colour the more nutrients the vegetable contains. Has strong anticancer effects, particularly against breast and colon cancer. Flavonoids in broccoli has also been with significant reduction in ovarian cancer. To get the best of broccoli's cancer preventing effects then 3-5 servings a week should be consumed. Surprisingly broccoli has a high calcium content which helps to build and protect bones, it can help lower bad cholesterol and is an excellent source of vitamin C. |
| 2. | Spinach - the antioxidants in spinach have been proven to fight against stomach, skin, breast, prostate and other cancers. The vitamin K levels in spinach have a great effect on bone strength which prevents osteoporosis. Spinach is best eaten raw rather than cooked. |
| 3. | Watercress - extremely high in vitamin C. The plant chemicals in watercress make this peppery leaf a great cancer minimizer, especially lung cancer. Also renowned for detoxifying the liver as it contains powerful antibiotics. Watercress is also high in vitamin K which helps keep blood healthy. |
| 4. | Blueberries - the highest of all fruits in antioxidant compounds which can help to protect us from cancers and other diseases. Research has shown that blueberries can be as effective in lowering cholesterol as commercial drugs. |
| 5. | Brussels sprouts - containing immune-boosting nutrients, they have been shown to prevent DNA damage and may help minimise the spread of breast cancer. People that eat a large number of Brussels sprouts have a much lower prevalence of prostate, colon and lung cancer. |
| 6. | Carrots - the most nutritious root vegetable. Carotenes in carrots help to prevent cardiovascular and cancer diseases. Falcarinol, a chemical in carrots, has been shown to suppress tumours. They are rich in fibre, vitamins C and E, calcium and potassium. |
| 7. | Plums - are amazing at neutralising free radicals which can lead to disease and the ageing process. The antioxidant action help to prevent damage to fats that circulate in the blood which can prevent cancer and heart disease. A low GI food it is also beneficial to dieters and diabetics. |
| 8. | Raspberries - one of the most nutritious fruits. Shown to prevent heart disease, cancer and varicose veins. A great source of iron which is easily absorbed due to raspberries high content of vitamin C. |
| 9. | Pears - hypoallergenic, antibacterial and high in fibre. The fibre in pears is effective in maintaining a healthy colon. Also contains anticancer properties. |
| 10. | Ginger - plant compounds in Ginger have a cancer destroying property. These have been shown to destroy colon, ovarian and rectal cancer cells. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory, nausea and aid digestion. |
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