Foods for Fighting Cancer
We have put together a list of foods to help fight against cancer and a list of foods you should probably avoid. We have also added a list of supplements that are great for preventing the risk of cancer and tumor growth.
Foods that Protect Against Cancer!
Blueberries are full of flavonoids and antioxidant and could actually shrink cancerous tumors.
Eating nuts and seeds reduce the risk of death from cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Mushrooms have unique anti-aromatase effects for preventing the development of breast cancer and may also prevent respiratory infections.
Laboratory studies have found that green tea has about three times the quantity of catechins found in black tea and has been shown to slow or completely prevent development in colon, liver, breast & prostate cells.
Adding just a dash of herbs and spices to your meals doesn’t just enhance the flavor but also helps to influence the risk of cancer and tumor behavior.
Foods that Increase the Risk of Cancer.
Unrefined Oils – Oils found in their natural state are beneficial for improving your body’s systems. Coconut oil such as coconut oil have antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties that protect and heal. Studies suggest that incorporating extra virgin olive oil into your diet may protect you against not only cardiovascular disease and cancer, but other inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Food and drinks loaded with sugar, chemicals and artificial ingredients increase the chances of getting cancer by tenfold. Here are a few known cancer causing foods you should immediately cut from your diet.
Sugar – Refined sugar has been strongly linked to cancer, feeding the tumor once it has begun to grow.
hydrogenated Oils – Should be avoided at all costs. Man-made and artificial, consuming foods containing hydrogenated oils causes blood to thicken which can lead to arterial clogging.
Refined Carbs – typical diets consist of mainly process and refined foods. Replacing these with healthy carbohydrates such as fruits and vegetables is a must.
Potato Chips – High levels of carcinogens found in potato chips and other foods including french fries have been strongly linked to cancer according to recent major studies. A chemical called acrylamide is also found in potato chips and is a very dangerous cancer causing chemical.
Farmed Salmon – According to a detailed study, consuming more than one meal of farmed salmon a month could pose unacceptable cancer risks.
Supplements for Fighting Cancer
Adding a variety of different supplements and nutrients to your diet can improve your health and drastically reduce the risk of cancer. Here are a few popular supplements that have been known to reduce and prevent the spread of cancer.
Selenium – Essential antioxidant mineral helping to fight against the risk of prostate cancer by displacing heavy metals from the body.
Fish Oil – A recent study suggest fish oil may reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Probiotic – Stimulates your immune system and enhances the body’s ability to fight against cancer.
Grape Seed Extract
Researchers believe grape seed extract contain powerful anti-cancer properties to inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer.
Vitamin D – Recent studies show that vitamin D may help prevent and slow the development of cancer.
Essential Oils – Using essential oils is one of the oldest forms of medicine. Studies done in a lab have shown that thyme essential oil can kill up to 97% of breast cancer cells. Frankincense essential oil has been known for stimulating and enhancing the body’s immune system.
