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Winning against cancer begins with the foods you consume every day. You may be surprised, but many of the foods with anti-tumor effects are likely already in your kitchen.
Regardless of how other unhealthy treats may tempt you, it’s good to stick to a diet that includes cancer-fighting foods.
You can start with the following 6 foods, of which you should eat at least one every day.
1. Fatty fish
Fish oil is rich in omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids. These fats are very powerful anti-inflammatory agents that protect the body from harmful hormones produced during inflammation.
The oil of fish such as wild salmon (not farmed), mackerel, tuna, herring and sardines is especially valuable.
Besides the omega-3 fatty acids themselves, fish oil also contains other strong anti-cancer substances, such as vitamins A and D.
2. Mushrooms
Mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for many years. Their most common use is for balancing the immune system and helping improve the functions of the body’s organs.
These are mainly medicinal mushrooms such as:
- Maitake
- shiitake
- Portobello
- Agaricus Blazei Marrai
- Oyster mushroom
- Chaga (Zrzek šikmý)
All of them contain very valuable substances called beta-glucans, which are considered direct nourishment for white blood cells, the main components of the immune system.
They have been shown to also significantly reduce the occurrence of side effects of conventional cancer treatments (chemotherapy and radiation), such as nausea or hair loss.
Studies have even shown that under their influence tumors shrank by up to 70%.
3. Purple foods
Purple-colored foods are very beneficial for your health.
Dark purple grapes, purple eggplant, blueberries, red beet, plums and cherries all contain huge amounts of anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are known to kill cancer cells. They also support the function of internal organs and boost immunity.
4. Seeds and nuts
Nuts, for example almonds or Brazil nuts, contain selenium, which is a strong anti-cancer agent.
Such sunflower or pumpkin seeds, in turn, are rich in vitamin E and zinc.
Vitamin E strengthens your immune system, while zinc aids the absorption of vitamin C and also performs several other important functions in supporting immunity.
5. Tea (black, green)
Tea contains substances known as catechins. These are compounds that stop the growth of tumor cells and protect against genetic mutations that could lead to cancer.
It has been shown that regular consumption of green tea reduces the risk of stomach cancer compared to those who do not drink it. Studies have also found that regular tea drinkers have a reduced risk of breast, colon, prostate, ovarian and lung cancers.
Besides green tea, other types of tea also have anti-cancer effects – white, black or oolong tea.
6. Yellow and red peppers
Yellow and red peppers are full of vitamin C, beta-carotene and other beneficial substances with anti-cancer effects that strengthen your immune system and neutralize toxins.
Other sources of valuable substances with anti-cancer effects are sweet potatoes, carrots and dried apricots (unsulfured).
