Fruits
One of these a day "keeps the doctor away".
What are apples?
Spinach and other leafy greens are rich in lutein, a phytochemical that removes these unstable molecules from the body before they damage it.
What are free radicals?
Consumption of these grains, which contain endosperm, germ, and bran, is associated with a lower risk of cancer.
What are wholegrains?
This type of fatty acid found in salmon, mackerel, and sardines is associated with a decreased risk for colon cancer.
What is omega-3 fatty acid?
This plant-based protein that originated in Asia is a good source of healthy, polyunsaturated fat.
What is soy?
Citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruits contain this vitamin, which some studies have shown can inhibit the growth of tumors.
What is vitamin C?
These root vegetables get their distinctive color from beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant.
What are carrots?
This type of fiber, found in foods such as oats and barley, slows the digestive process and helps to prevent cancer-associated obesity by helping a person feel full longer.
What is soluble fiber?
Avoiding a lot of this type of fat found in fried foods and baked goods may decrease breast cancer risk.
What is trans fat?
These foods, including ham, salami, bacon and hot dogs, are now classified as carcinogens, which means that there is strong evidence that they cause cancer and should be limited in the diet.
What are processed meats?
Tart cherries are an excellent source of this vitamin, which along with vitamins C and E, acts an antioxidant in the body.
What is vitamin A?
Broccoli and cauliflower belong to this group, named after the shape of their flowers which resembles a cross.
What is cruciferous vegetables?
This type of fiber, found in foods like whole wheat bread and brown rice, helps food pass more quickly through the digestive tract so that carcinogens do not linger there.
What is insoluble fiber?
These types of fat, which are liquid at room temperature and solidify when cooled, are healthy fats that have been found to decrease cancer-causing inflammation in the body.
What are monounsaturated fats?
These high-protein foods, which grow in pods, help prevent dangerously low folic acid levels in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
What are legumes?
Both grapes and grape juice are rich in this natural phenol, which possesses powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
What is resveratrol?
This carotenoid, highly concentrated in tomatoes, is associated with a decreased risk of certain types of cancers.
What is lycopene?
This ancient Incan grain is a good source of cancer-fighting epigallocatechin, a natural antioxidant that is also found in green tea.
What is quinoa?
Walnuts help the body metabolize urolithins, compounds that bind to estrogen receptors and may play a role in preventing this type of cancer.
What is breast cancer?
Substituting these protein sources, including skinless chicken and turkey, for red meats can significantly reduce the risks for colorectal, prostate, and pancreatic cancer.
What are lean meats?
Black raspberries contain high concentrations of these phytochemicals , which slow down the growth of precancerous cells and keep tumor-feeding blood vessels from forming.
What are anthocyanins?
Phytochemicals in garlic have been found to halt the formation of these carcinogens formed in the stomach with the consumption of nitrates, a common food preservative.
What are nitrosamines?
This mineral, found in oatmeal, helps repair DNA and is linked with corresponding lower cancer risk, especially colon cancer.
What is selenium?
Studies have shown that his natural phenol in extra virgin olive oil can help suppress melanoma, breast, liver, and colon cancer cells.
What is oleocanthal.
Studies have suggested that egg consumption leads to a decreased risk of breast cancer because of this essential nutrient.
What is choline?