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1. Red Grapes
Aside being a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals,
grapes also contain a potent antioxidant called resveratrol.
Resveratrol is part of a family of compounds known as
polyphenols. Polyphenols are antioxidants that protect the body
from free radicals and repair cells from damages.
Resveratrol in grapes is concentrated on the skin. Resveratrol
contains a range of anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory
properties and is known to prevent the onset of Alzheimers
disease. Its also helps prevent the growth of cancer cells.
Because Resveratrol is highly soluble in alcohol, red wine is a rich
source of antioxidants although we recommend taking only a
glass or two of red wine because alcohol, in itself, is a neurotoxin.
2. Garlic
Garlic, which is part of the Allium class of bulb plants, is
commonly used as flavorings in various cooking. This vegetable
contains beneficial vitamins and compounds including arginine,
oligosaccharides, flavonoids, and selenium. But one of the most
important compounds in garlic is allicin. Clinical studies show that
allicin, which is garlics major bioactive compounds precursor, is a
powerful anticancer compound.
Most bulb-plants like garlic, onions, leeks and chives contain
allicin and are believed to slow down or prevent the growth of
tumors.
Studies show that an increased intake of garlic minimizes the risk
of developing stomach, colon, esophagus, pancreas, and breast
cancer. In one study, women who took the highest amounts of
and mineral-rich food source; its also a potent cancer fighter that
inhibits metastasis in cancer patients.
You see, green tea, particularly decaffeinated ones, is a rich
source of catechins, a type of antioxidant belonging to the
flavonoids class. According to research, Catechins may play a
major role in cancer prevention. Green tea also contains
chemicals called EGCG and ECG, free-radical fighting compounds
that protect the cells from DNA damage caused by reactive
oxygen species.
Green tea is a rich source of a class of flavonoids known as
catechins. Laboratory studies have shown that the catechins
present in green tea are able to slow or prevent the development
of cancer in colon, liver, breast, and prostate cells.
In China, green tea has been used as medicine for thousands of
years. It became a popular medicine throughout Asia as it has
been proven to lower blood pressure and helps in preventing
cancer. Because of this, green tea has proven to contain more
antioxidants and poly-phenols making it more beneficial to health
than any kind of tea.
Aside from being packed with antioxidants, green tea has also
proven to have many health benefits. It has proven to be one of
the best herbs that you can use to your skin as it helps fight off
signs of aging like wrinkles. The antioxidant and antiinflammatory components of this tea has been proven to reduce
the skins capacity to be damaged by the suns harmful rays. It is
also great for curing depression as there are natural amino acids
found in the green tea leaves that provide relaxation to many tea
drinkers. It is also great for tooth decay, reduces the risks of
esophageal cancers and at the same time delays the formation of
4. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a rich source of vitamin A and C. It also contains
powerful antioxidant called lycopene, that may help reduce the
risk of certain cancers, particularly, prostate cancer. This is
according to a published research by Harvard School of Public
Health.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes. They help
in limiting the damage of free radicals in your body and at the
same time help boost the immune system, prevents the formation
of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. It also helps absorb the
calcium and iron which are both needed by the body.
According to the research, eating tomatoes and consuming
tomato-based products reduced the risk of prostate cancer. Men
who consume 2 or more servings of tomato sauce each week has
23% lower risk of developing prostate cancer and 36% lower risk
of metastatic prostate cancer than those who took less than a
serving of tomato sauce per month.
However, research shows that in order to fully absorb and utilize
the anti-carcinogenic properties of lycopene, tomatoes have to be
5. Cruciferous Vegetables
Virtually all types of plant food, including fruits, green leafy
vegetable and grains, contain trace amounts of phytonutrients.
Apart from being a rich source of beta-carotene, lutein,
zeaxanthin, vitamins C, E, and K, folate and minerals, cruciferous
vegetables also contain compounds known as glucosinolates.
Glucosinolates offer anticancer properties because of its ability to
break down several biologically active compounds.
Cruciferous vegetable belong to the Brassica genus, they are
comprised by arugula, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, radishes,
cauliflower, wasabi, kale, watercress, etc.
Glucosinolates are released from cruciferous vegetable through
the act of chewing and digestion. Once Glucosinolates are broken
down, they yield compounds such as indoles, nitriles,
6. Flaxseeds
Flaxseed oil is a popular health food promoted since the early 50s
and its anti-cancer properties have been subject of much research
and debates over the years.
A rich source of essential fatty acids such as Omega-3 fatty acid