12 Foods that May Help Reduce Cancer Risk

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12 Foods that May Help Reduce Cancer Risk
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• Current estimates from the National Cancer
  Institute shows that approximately, there will be
  1,658,370 new cancer cases in the United States
  in 2015. The good news is, you can avoid being
  part of that statistic.
• Just like other diseases, cancer may be prevented
  by practicing healthy habits that help strengthen
  the bodys immune system and boosts bodily
  functions that aid in keeping the disease at bay.
  One of which is getting proper nutrition through
  a healthy diet.
• Here are 12 foods you should include in your
  everyday meals

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• Broccoli
• Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable thats rich
  in fiber, phytochemicals, sulforaphane, and
  indoles. Sulforaphane may help reduce
  carcinogens, while indoles may help stop estrogen
  receptors in breast cancer cells, some experts
  suggest.

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• Carrots
• The beta-carotene found in carrots may help slow
  down the growth of cancer cells, while its
  natural pesticide content may also help avert the
  development of cancer tumors.

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• Garlic
• Garlic is rich in sulfur-compounds that may help
  prevent cancer-causing substances from growing in
  your body and speed up DNA repair.

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• Whole grains
• Whole grains are rich in substances called
  lignans and saponins. Lignans functions as an
  antioxidant while saponin may help inhibit
  cancer cells from multiplying.

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• Spinach
• Carotenoids in spinach help remove free radicals
  from the body before they can cause further
  damage, thanks to its rich lutein and zeaxanthin
  content. Spinach is also rich in fiber and folate
  which aids the body in repairing DNA and
  producing new cells.

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• Kiwi
• Kiwi is infused with antioxidants such as vitamin
  C, E, lutein, and copper. You can either use it
  on its own or you can use it as meat tenderizer.

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• Brazil nuts
• Brazil nuts are rich in selenium. Selenium is a
  mineral that helps in DNA repair and may help
  urge cancer cells to disintegrate.

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• Artichokes
• Artichokes have a high content of silymarin.
  Silymarin is an antioxidant that may help avert
  skin cancer.

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• Tomatoes
• Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which is a
  powerful antioxidant. Lycopene may be
  instrumental in preventing the development of
  cancer cells in the breast, lungs, and the uterus.

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• Oily fish
• Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, halibut,
  sardines, and tuna are rich in Omega-3. They may
  help prevent blood cancers such as leukemia,
  myeloma, lymphoma, and endometrial cancer among
  women.

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• Lemons
• Lemons are filled with vitamin C. This nutrient
  helps battle free radicals that can cause DNA
  damagewhich is a major risk factor for most
  cancers. It also has limonoids that may help
  avoid ovarian and breast cancer.

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• Sunflower seeds
• Sunflower seeds are a good source of zinc, which
  may be beneficial in keeping the prostate
  healthy. It also assists vitamin C in performing
  its function.

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