Prevent And Treat Cancer Through Your Daily Foods
In the United States more than 500,000 persons die from cancer. National Cancer Researcher Rachael
Stolzenberg-Solomon believes that the most inexpensive and easiest way to prevent cancer is through your diet. Findings from the American Association for Cancer Research show that persons who eat certain foods are less likely to get cancer.
Vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts and cabbage have powerful antioxidants that have the possibility of to decrease the risk of getting cancer. Carrots contain immense amounts of beta carotene that possibly reduce the risk of a ample span of cancers like throat, bladder, prostate, lung, breast and more.
Other vegetables to help with cancer are:
Chili Peppers
Jalapenos
Cruciferous such as broccoli
Mushrooms
Sea Weed and other Sea vegetables
Sweet Potato
Legumes
Dark Leafy Vegetables such as spinach and romaine lettuce
Tofu
Onions
Leeks
Watercress
Soy Products
Kale
Avocados are loaded with glutahione, a strong antioxidant that combats free radicals in the body through blocking intestinal by digesting certain fats. Scientists believe that avocados can be an aide in treating viral hepatitis a cause from liver cancer and other help treat other causes of liver damage.
Berries are another good source to help fight off cancer they carry antioxidants which can help safeguard from damaged associated with cancer.
Other fruits:
Figs
Grapefruit
Red Grapes
Nuts
Oranges
Lemons
Raspberries
Tomatoes
Cranberries
Herbs and spices are also cancer fighters. Garlic contains immune boosting compounds that show a boost for activity of the immune cells that fight cancer and obliquely aide in breaking down substances that are cancer causing. Leeks have been associated to lower the risk of stomach and colon cancer.
Other Herbs and Spices that are helpful in the cancer fight are licorice root, rosemary, turmeric, and flax seed.
Green and Black tea contain antioxidants named catechins. Studies have shown that the catechins could possibly stop the cancer cells from growing and reduce the size of tumors.
Whole grains contain germ and bran layers and are loaded with antioxidants and other nutrients. Persons who consume whole grains in their diet have a 21% – 43% of lower risk of getting cancer as opposed to those persons who eat tiny amounts or none at all. This came from a study conducted at the school of Public Health University of Minnesota.
Eating smart and healthy does offer more benefits than just for keeping our weight maintained.
Some Farmers Markets in St. Louis:
Soulard Market
730 Carroll Street
Open year round Wednesday – Saturday
314-622-4180
Sappington Farmers Market
8400 Watson Road
Open Monday – Sunday
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
314-843-7848
Market In The Loop
8420 Delmar, Suite 406
Open year round Thursday, Friday and Saturday
314-991-3300
Tower Grove's Farmer Market
3877 Connecticut
Open May – October Saturday's 8:30 a.m. To 12:30 p.m
South Hampton's Farmers Market
7526 Big Bend Avenue
Open May – October Saturday's 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
314-647-4635
Some places for herbs
Bowood Farms
4605 Olive Street
Various Hours Check Website or Call
314-454-6868
Penzys Stores
7338 Manchester Road
Open year round Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
314-781- 7171
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