World Cancer Day 4th feb 2018
CANCER PREVENTION
CONCERNED about cancer prevention? Take charge by making small changes in your daily life, from eating a healthy diet to scheduling regular cancer screenings.
Here are some pointers to help you cut your cancer risk
Dairy products: drinking one cup of skimmed milk a day cuts your risk of ovarian cancer by 40 percent. Dairy products (especially when combined with vitamin D) are also linked to a lower risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Eggs: women consuming six eggs a week cut their risk of breast cancer by 40 percent.
Green Tea: two cups a day can cut your risk of digestive cancers by 32 percent, and can also reduce your risk of skin, lung, kidney and liver cancers.
Tomatoes- Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which fight against prostate, ovarian, and cervical cancer. Lycopene, an anti-oxidant, shields our body cells from oxidants that have been related to cancer.
Soybeans- Soybeans contain flavones which work against of breast and prostate cancer.
Garlic- Garlic contains allixin, allicin, allyl sulfides, quercetin and organosulfur compounds, garlic prevents the body from bladder, prostate and colon cancer.
Berries- Vitamin C present in berries cuts down your chance of cancer of the esophagus, while ellagic acid present in raspberries protects against skin, lung and bladder cancer. Berries such as strawberries and blueberries are also rich in cancer fighting compounds called phytochemicals.
Broccoli sprouts- Broccoli sprouts contain sulforaphan which makes them an anti cancer food. Sulforaphane is a plant chemical which lowers the chances of skin, breast and stomach cancer.
Spinach- Spinach contains lutein and vitamin E. These guard the body against liver, prostate and ovarian cancer.
Walnuts- Walnuts contain the nutrient, gamma tocopherol. This nutrient is a form of vitamin E and protects the body from having prostate and lung cancer.
Turmeric (Curcumin)
Among the most currently researched of cancer fighting foods, turmeric has repeatedly been shown to be an effective cancer-fighter and even block cancer growth. Previously found to reduce tumors by an astounding 81%, the naturally occurring compound found in turmeric, curcumin, exhibits numerous anti-cancer properties.
Pumpkins, yellow peppers and cantaloupe melons, Orange or yellow coloured fruit and vegetables are a rich source of betacarotene – which is the precursor of vitamin A and a potent antioxidant which helps fight off highly-reactive molecules that can harm our body and lead to severe diseases such as breast cancer.
Recommended dose: Five portions a day (80 grammes per portion) to help protect against breast cancer. Between seven and ten portions a day if breast cancer has already developed.
Oily fish such as mackerel, sardines, trout and salmon have all been linked to a lower incidence of breast cancer. This is thanks to the presence of omega-3 fats.
Recent findings have revealed that Omega-3 oils prevent or slow down the growth of cancerous tumours and also boost our immune system
Recommended dose: Three portions of fresh oily fish each week
Pulses, wholegrains:
Fibre contained in pulses and wholemeal foods help excrete oestrogens out of our bodies. Too many oestrogens from our own hormones and hormone-like substances found in plastics and chemicals can trigger cell division in our breast tissue. Evidence shows that too much cell division can lead to breast cancer.
Fibre can help keep breast cancer at bay because it helps eliminate excess oestrogens from our body and prevents reabsorption of oestrogens in our intenstines.
A high fibre diet also helps maintain a healthy gut. This is because soluble fibres create ‘friendly bacteria’ needed to fight off bad bacteria – meaning that your body is less exposed to harmful toxins that could cause cancer.
Recommended dose: A cupful – or around 7oz – of pulses a day.
Cabbage: Broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower and kale – all members of the cabbage family are said to be highly toxic towards cancerous cells. This is because they contain cancer-fighting compounds known as indole-3-carbinol which is thought to deactivate oestrogen, and in turn, help reduce the risk of breast cancer. folic acid has been found to prevent and destroy cancer cells.
The sulphurophanes found in broccoli, which are responsible for its bitter taste, have been shown to improve the performance of enzymes in the liver which help detoxify our body. Levels of this vital enzyme are found to be low in women with breast cancer. Radishes, swede and turnips are also believed to be effective cancer fighting vegetables.
Recommended dose: Five portions a day (80 grammes per portion) to help protect against breast cancer. Between seven and ten portions a day if breast cancer has already developed.
Almonds
Eating almonds on a regular basis may have a positive effect in the fight against breast cancer for two reasons. Almonds are high in monounsaturated fat, which is considered to be healthy. They are also high in flavonoids. Flavonoids are implicated in the natural removal of cancer-causing agents in the body.
Flax seed
Flax seed – contains the phytoestrogen lignan that shows promise in diminishing
the onset of estrogen-stimulated breast cancer
Garlic
Garlic is an herb that is integral to many delicious cuisines throughout the world, especially in Italian food. It gives food a distinctive flavor and also has the benefit of lowering rates of breast cancer. It contains dialyl sultides or allium compounds, which have been shown to enhance the activity of immune cells that fight cancer.
Green Tea
Green tea is loaded with Polyphenol antioxidants like Flavonoids, Bioflavonoids, and Isofavonoids
which have been found to enhance the activity of white blood cells and boost our bodies’ defenses against a broad range of illness, including many types of cancer (including breast cancer
Exercise: working out 30 to 60 minutes per day protects against bowel and breast cancers.
Eat wisely and starve cancer cells in your body.
EAT HEALTHY STAY HEALTHY
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