Cancer Fighting Foods

Information on research into foods that fight cancer

Research into cancer fighting foods has been almost non existent and even today there is not a lot of information available. The reason being, research is only carried out on something that can return a profit. Our natural foods can't be patented so even if they are found to be beneficial to a cancer sufferer, nobody will carry out research if there isn't a monetary reward to be gained.

To date this limited information has been found on cancer fighting foods.

Avocados; are rich in glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that attacks free radicals.

Berries; are rich in antioxidants, thought to have even more cancer preventing properties than other fruits.

Brazil nuts; are high in selenium which research has shown to be important for those with prostrate cancer.

Broccoli; and other cruciferous vegetables have the phytochemical sulforaphane, believed to aid in preventing some types of cancer.

Carrots; contain a lot of beta-carotene which may help reduce a wide range of cancers.

Flax oil; is high in omega 3 fatty acid which are thought to protect against colon cancer.

Garlic; has immune enhancing allium compounds that appear to increase the activity of immune cells that fight cancer. Onions also contain allium.

Grapefruit; and other citrus fruit contain vitamin C, beta-carotene and folic acid and believed to help prevent cancer by removing carcinogens from the body.

Grapes; red grapes contain resveratrol which inhibits the enzymes that can stimulate cancer cell growth.

Nuts; contain the antioxidants quercetin and campferol that may suppress the growth of cancer

Tapioca; is derived from the cassava plant and is one of the many plants that manufactures cyanide for its protection against predators and diseases. (You will find reference to this under laetrile, in the book, which also contains the compound cyanide.

Tomatoes; contain lycopene, an antioxidant which attacks free radicals, and are said to be a prostrates best friend.

Turmeric; a member of the ginger family has many medicinal properties. Its active ingredient is curcumin and it possesses numerous anti-cancer properties.

Notice the caution used with most of these statements on cancer fighting foods. It’s because scientists are just beginning to research the properties within these natural foods.

A human being' s natural food is fresh fruit and vegetables which are the foundation of our health. How can any health professional state that there's no connection between cancer and food? It’s criminal.

I've devoted an entire chapter on the importants of foods to eat and foods to avoid in my e-book.To learn more go to www.cancerhealed.com