Trying to figure out how to win against cancer?
Or better still, how to reduce your risk of the life-threatening disease?
If yes, you’re not alone! Known as the second leading cause of death globally (responsible for up to 8.8 million deaths in 2015), there’s no doubt that cancer is a scourge that needs to be stopped!
The good news? The right foods can actually increase your chances of winning the scary battle with cancer!
So yes, there are certain super cancer-fighting foods that target and destroy cancer and cancer-causing cells.
And of course, this video will let you in on not just one or two but 5 super foods that kill the killer disease!
1. Broccoli
Taking the first spot is Broccoli.
A cruciferous vegetable that comes from the same family as cauliflower, kale, and cabbage.
Right off the bat, broccoli is packed with phytochemicals and antioxidants including glucoraphanin and indole-3-carbinol.
The good news? Both these antioxidants boast the ability to reduce the risk of breast, prostate, gastric and cervical cancer.
But that’s not all! This super green vegetable is also high in sulforaphane, a potent compound supports the body’s protective enzymes and helps flush out cancer-causing chemicals.
Just be sure to become best friends with your broccoli — and oh, the amazing benefits are best raw!
2. Garlic
As with other members of the allium family (say shallots, leek, and onions) garlic is loaded with powerful antioxidants that can facilitate the removal of free radicals from the body.
For the most part, raw garlic can help fight colon, esophageal, stomach and breast cancers.
In addition to battling cancer, garlic can also lower cholesterol levels, reduce blood pressure, boost immunity and improve brain function.
Simply chop a clove of fresh, crushed garlic and add to whatever recipe that tickles your fancy!
3. Berries
We all love eating berries — there’s no doubt about that!
But now you have all the more reason to snack on them every now and then.
Yes, besides being amazingly delicious, berries are rich in cancer-fighting phytonutrients.
So of course, you won’t be wrong to start stocking up on everything from strawberries to blueberries to goji berries and even black raspberries.
Speaking of which, black raspberries contain an incredibly high amount of phytochemicals known as anthocyanins.
Essentially, these phytochemicals inhibit the growth of premalignant cells and prevent the formation of new blood vessels.
To sum it berries are effective in reducing the risk of esophageal, colon, oral and skin cancers.
4. Tomatoes
Why this juicy red fruit? Well, it turns out that tomato is the best dietary source of lycopene — a carotenoid/antioxidant that brings about the red hue.
So yes, lycopene boast the capacity to fight the growth of certain cancers including endometrial cancer — one that’s responsible for up to 8,000 deaths a year!
The antioxidant is also effective in fighting lung, prostate, and stomach cancers.
So how can you get the full benefits of tomatoes? It’s pretty simple — just cook them!
The big idea here is that heat Increases the concentration of lycopene your body is able to absorb.
5. Walnuts
Walnuts contain phytosterols — cholesterol-like molecules that have been proven to slow down breast cancer cell growth.
What’s more, walnuts can protect against prostate cancer — it’s capable of slowing tumor growth and preventing their development.
So what now? Well, just start munching already!
Here’s to a cancer-free life!
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