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risk of developing this dangerous disease which affects millions of The health benefits of garlic are
men around the world (as of today, prostate cancer is the second more than a myth! To maximize
the benefits, use raw garlic.
most common cancer in men worldwide).
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7 Health Benefits of Green Tea


#1: Tomatoes (and How to Reap Them)
In this in-depth article, we dig into
Tomatoes possess several extraordinary properties that make them exceptional at preventing some of the most compelling
prostate cancer. Their most notable quality: they provide lycopene which is a very strong health benefits of green tea.
antioxidant. One study with 47,894 male participants found that consuming 10 or more See Article
servings of tomato products per week was associated with a reduced risk of
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prostate cancer by 34%. Lycopene from processed tomato products — such as tomato Healthiest Bean on Earth?
paste, tomato juice, and catsup — appears be more bioavailable than that from raw Black beans outperform other
tomatoes. Furthermore, lycopene is better absorbed by the body in the presence of beta- beans in terms of antioxidant
activity.
carotene. Coincidentally, tomatoes also contain beta-carotene! In addition to lycopene and
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beta-carotene, tomatoes contain vitamin C and are typically low in pesticides.
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#2: Green Tea Tips for making healthy vegan
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because it offers many extraordinary health benefits. Green tea is commonly used as a
weight loss aid, but scientific evidence suggests that it may also help prevent certain types of
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cancer, including prostate cancer. Catechins, the same compounds that are responsible for
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tea steep for five minutes. Further, research suggests that complementing green tea with a
substance high in vitamin C, such as lemon juice, can increase the amount of catechins Can Chia Seeds Increase
available to the body. Prostate Cancer Risk?
Chia seeds may decrease breast
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Raspberries are bursting with nutrients and flavor, yet
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they are very low in calories. They may also be one of
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loaded with ellagic acid. Ellagic acid is a natural anti- cancer, the most common non-skin
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carcinogen, anti-mutagen, and an inhibitor of
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cancer. In some cases, it has also been able to cause
apoptosis (cell death) in cancer cells. Ellagic acid is Mushrooms' Affinity for
found in a number of foods, red raspberries being by far Radioactive Cesium
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through heating and freezing. So, regardless of whether
you eat your raspberries fresh, frozen or heated, you will reap their cancer-fighting benefits.
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#4: Arugula Main Dishes


Wholesome dishes featuring prostate
Although used much in the same way as salad greens, arugula is actually a cruciferous cancer combating foods. Recipes
vegetable and a relative of other nutritional superhero vegetables such as broccoli,
Salads
cauliflower, and cabbage. Like other cruciferous vegetables, arugula is loaded with health
Healthy salad recipes boasting prostate
promoting nutrients and thus makes a great substitute for lettuce. It is an excellent source of cancer fighting nutrients. Recipes
glucosinolates, natural compounds that turn into isothiocyanates when arugula is chewed.
Isothiocyanates are known to neutralize carcinogens and to inhibit cancer cell Dessert Dishes
Delicious dessert dishes suitable for anti-
proliferation. The high concentration of chlorophyll, a plant pigment with strong anti-cancer
cancer diets. Recipes

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properties, also contributes to the anti-cancer and prostate cancer fighting activities of this Soups
super food. What's more, arugula is brimming with vitamin C and beta-carotene. Savory soups that can help reduce risk of
prostate cancer. Recipes

Breakfast Dishes
#5: Turmeric Healthy anti-cancer breakfast dishes to
Here's yet another excellent prostate cancer fighting start a day with. Recipes
food: turmeric, the spice that gives its yellow color to
Drinks
curries and many other foods. Turmeric has long been Luscious drinks rich in prostate cancer
used in traditional Asian medicine to treat a vast range fighting nutrients. Recipes
of conditions and diseases. In recent years, also
western medicine has started to pay attention to this
extraordinary plant of the ginger family. Several recent BOOK RECOMMENDATION
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#6: Horseradish 150 science-based
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Horseradish can add a special kick to salads, scrambled eggs, and vegetable dishes, but its accompanied with a full
benefits are not purely culinary. Horseradish also makes a great anti-prostate cancer food, as nutritional analysis –
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including broccoli and Brussels sprouts, but the amount of glucosinolates in horseradish is
exceptionally high (horseradish has been shown to contain up to 10 times more
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glucosinolates than broccoli).

#7: Garlic
In traditional folk medicine, garlic has been used as a
cure for numerous ailments, but in recent years also the
scientific community has recognized garlic's health
promoting powers. Research credits garlic with the
ability to promote heart and cardiovascular health, but
it has also been shown to be able to prevent and treat
cancer, including prostate cancer. One study found that
men who ate more than 10 grams of garlic a day
Organosulphur were 50% less likely to get prostate cancer than
compounds contribute to those who did not. The ability of garlic to reduce
garlic's prostate cancer prostate cancer risk is believed to be attributable to the
preventing properties. organosulphur compounds contained garlic. Additionally,
garlic — especially fresh garlic — contains a fair amount
of vitamin C. It is also a good source of selenium, with
one cup of raw garlic providing almost 30% of the recommended daily intake for an average
adult.

#8: Watercress
Watercress is a prostate cancer fighting food par excellence. Watercress and watercress
extracts have been shown to prevent DNA damage that triggers cancer cell
development, to halt uncontrolled growth of cancer cells, and to prevent the spread
of cancer cells. Watercress extract has also been shown to induce self-destruction of
cancerous cells (process known as "apoptosis"). You can purchase watercress in larger
supermarkets or you can grow your own crop in your garden. Watercress is delicious in salads
and sandwiches, but it also makes great soup.

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