Apart
from heart attacks, Cancer is one such disease which holds second place when it
comes to resulting in death of several people across the world, it also has
been found by WHO (World Health Organization) that there have been 5,69,490
deaths. Additionally it has also been predicted that by the year 2015 cancer
will probably kill about 9 million people among which 75% of the cancers will
be result of several environmental factors like tobacco, radiation, diet and
several other infectious diseases.
American
Cancer Society has estimated that among all the cancer deaths 1/3 of them have
been caused due to diet, further there are several methods in which the
estimations about cancer can be proved wrong by fighting it. WHO states that
there are 40% of all the cancers which have been detected in the world can be
easily cured for which only certain changes have to be made in diet along with
sufficient physical activity and saying no to tobacco.
So
we have come up with the idea of gathering details about all the foods which
will help in fighting this deadly disease and live an active life, there are
many people who are of the opinion that it is not really expensive and tough to
fight cancer instead as opposed to this it is pretty much easy and even cheap to
fight cancer by eating healthy diet.
1.Broccoli,
Cabbage and Cauliflower:
There
is one chemical component that is commonly found in these 3 vegetables which is
indole-3-carbinol which holds the ability to have control on production of
estrogen which promotes cancer. Broccoli additionally has phytochemical
sulforaphane which prevents rectal and colon cancer by deactivating any free
radicals present. Broccoli has to be eaten with care since they have huge
number of cancer fighting enzymes.
2.Carrots:
Presence
of beta-carotene in carrots might possibly lessen several cancer types which
include mouth, throat, lung, breast, bladder, prostate, intestine and stomach.
There is also one other compound called falcarinol which lessens possibility of
being affected from cancer further this substance also keeps a check on the
growth of cancer cells.
3.Kale:
Indoles
and isothiocyanates help in controlling the tumor growth also preventing any
conversion of lesions into cells which develop cancer.
4.Mushrooms:
There
are huge number of mushrooms available which helps in developing immunity and
fighting against cancer like shiitake, reishi, Coriolus Versicolor, maitake and
Agaricus blazei Murill. Lentinan in mushrooms is known to increase immunity
while lectin kills all the cells which might possibly develop cancer in the
body and both these compounds are available in mushroom.
5.Sweet
Potatoes:
Beta-carotene
in sweet potatoes is known to safeguarding the DNA from several harmful
chemicals which are mostly found in cancer that develops outside nuclear
membrane.
6.Avocados:
Powerful
antioxidant helps in striking the free radicals which are known as glutathione
that is present in huge amounts in Avocados. They also are not restricting with
presence of beta-carotene but also lots of potassium which helps in treating
liver cancer.
7.
Figs:
Benzaldehyde’s
presence in figs is useful for shrinking of tumors, apart from this there are
also various other nutrients like calcium, potassium, magnesium, Vitamin A and
C which are present in abundance in figs that also helps in killing bacteria.
8.
Grapefruits:
Monoterpenes
is also present in several other citrus fruits like grape fruits which help in
removing carcinogens from the body. Also this is full of vitamin C, folic acid
and beta-carotene which are known to be best for breast cancer treatment.
9.
Grapes:
Bioflavonoids
which are present in grapes exclusively the red ones make it powerful
antioxidants are known to fight effectively against cancer, and resveratrol in
grapes are known to control enzymes which result in cancer.
10.
Raspberries:
Presence
of antioxidants in these fruits called as anthocyanin are known to shield
against cancer also this can be richly found in black raspberries and saves
against colon cancer.
11.
Tomatoes:
Antioxidant
named lycopene which is exclusively found in tomatoes is known to destroy any
free radicals which initiate cancer, this substance is found in higher content
among the tomatoes which are grown in hot weather. Lycopene is known to treat
mouth cancer, breast, prostate, colorectal and pancreas cancer and for
absorption of this substance there is a need for some oils which are necessary
for the body.
Flax
is known to have higher source of omega-3 fatty acids which help in fighting
against heart diseases and colon cancer, flax also has lignans which are quite
similar to antioxidant and help in fighting against any change which point
towards cancer.
13.
Nuts:
Presence
of campferol and quercetin antioxidants in nuts are found to oppress any growth
in cancer, apart from this exclusively the nuts which are found in Brazil there
is presence of selenium which help in fighting against prostate cancer.
14.
Garlic:
Allium
found in garlic is known to be a compound which boost immunity also playing indirect
role in cutting down the substance which might develop cancer and lessening the
development of tumor. Vegetables like garlic, onion, chives and leeks are known
to lessen the risk of colon and stomach cancer.
15.
Rosemary:
An
extract named Carnosol which is found in rosemary is best remedy for breast and
skin cancer, rosemary tea can be prepared by adding 1 teaspoon of dried
rosemary in boiling water which has to be left so for 15 minutes on low flame.
16.
Turmeric:
Curcumin
which is an important element in turmeric is known to cure colon and bowel
cancer effectively also lessening the production of unevenly higher levels of
inflammatory enzymes.
17.
Tea:
Presence
of antioxidants in black and green tea is known to prevent any division of
cancer cells and the name given to these antioxidants include polyphenols.
These polyphenols are found to have been found in abundance in green tea along
with red wine and olive oil. Green tea is known to treat cancers like stomach,
colon, rectum, pancreas, lung and liver cancer.


































