FIGHT CANCER WITH FOOD

Using the right combination of foods may help make a difference in your life. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, there is a new tool in the ongoing fight against cancer. The “New American Plate” is considered a balance of two-thirds plant based foods and no more than one-third animal protein. And some foods can greatly benefit your investment in your health against cancer in the future. Let’s take a look at some items to add to your plate.

Eat your Fruits and Vegetables

We've heard how fruits and vegetables can be rich in antioxidants and cancer-fighting nutrients. They can also help you keep a healthy body weight. Being overweight increases the risk of different types of cancers. So get your five healthy servings, and the more colorful the fruit is the more nutrients they give.

Tomato, Tomato

It's unclear what exactly gives tomatoes their cancer-fighting abilities, but studies have shown a link between eating tomatoes and a reduced risk of different types of cancer, including prostate cancers. There's even studies that show processed tomato products like juice, sauce or paste have even more potential.

Berries for Health

Strawberries and raspberries have a photochemical called ellagic acid, which is a powerful antioxidant. This antioxidant may actually fight cancer in several ways at once, including deactivation certain cancer causing substances and slowing the growth of cancer cells. Blueberries also contain potent antioxidants that have value in supporting your health. Antioxidants fight cancer by taking care of free radicals before they do damage to cells. So add these tasty berries to your food or eat them as a snack.

Great Grapes

Though there is not enough evidence to say that eating grapes or drinking grape juice can prevent or treat cancer, the ingredient resveratrol has some promising antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In laboratory studies, resveratrol has prevented the kind of damage that can trigger the cancer process in cells.

Hydration

Not only is water good for thirst, but it may protect you against bladder cancer. Water dilutes concentrations of potential cancer-causing agents in the bladder which can lower your risk. Drinking more fluids helps flush you out and lessens the amount of time the cancer-causing agents stay in contact with your bladder lining.

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Teas, in particular green tea, may be a strong cancer fighter. Randomized controlled studies have shown that the antioxidant EGCG, at a level of 400mg or more, had great effects on test subjects. It slowed or prevented the development of cancers in the colon, liver, breast and prostate cells. It also had a similar effect in lung and skin tissue. Longer term studies have associated tea with lower risk of cancer for the bladder, stomach and pancreas.

Slow Down on the Alcohol

The American Cancer Society says that even the suggested daily limit of two drinks for men and one for women elevates the risk of cancer. Cancer of the mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver and breast have all been linked with drinking alcohol. It may also raise the risk for cancer of the colon and rectum. And women at higher risk of breast cancer may want to talk to their doctor about what amount of alcohol, if any, is save based on their personal risk factors.

Spare the Sugar

Sugar many not be a direct cause of cancer, but it may displace other nutrient-rich foods that help protect against cancer. Sugar also increases your calorie count, which contributes to overweight and obesity. Having excess weight can increase the risk of cancer. So pass on the sugars and candies, and replace them with fruits and berries.