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25 anti cancer Food

1.Broccoli
2.Tomatoes

You can eat tomatoes in salads, make soup, sauces and many other dishes.
Stay well away from eating the stems and leaves, but the flesh is also a
moderate source of Vitamin C. Some studies suggest lycopene, an oxidant in
tomatoes, has anticancer properties.
3.Garlic

Use garlic liberally in your cooking whether you crush it, grate it, or roast it. It
is thought the sulfur compounds in garlic can help with reducing the risk of
developing a few different types of cancer. Garlic is also a good source of
Vitamins B6 and the mineral manganese.

4.Corn
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Whether you cook a cob on the barbecue, steam it, boil it, or use it as an
ingredient in recipes, corn contains beta-cryptoxanthin and ferulic acid, both of
which may inhibit cancer growth. And yes, you can even pop it; just go lightly
on the butter and salt!

5.Beetroot
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Juice ruby red babies, roast them, boil them, stem them, and make borscht
soup and salads. Both the bulbs and leaves of beets are edible and full of good
stuff. In the bulb, it is the pigment that gives beetroot its color, betacyanin,
which is thought to have anti-cancer properties.

6. Carrots
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The anti-cancer component of carrots is also thought to be in the pigment, the


carotenoids, including beta-carotene that gives them their orange color. Carrots
are another versatile vegetable that can be juiced, eaten raw and cooked.
7. Green Tea

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Green tea contains polyphenols, which are thought to help with preventing
cancer cell growth. The dried leaves from this plant, Camellia sinensis, are also
thought to boost immune systems, eliminate toxins, and improve overall health.
Green tea does contain caffeine, so be cautious of drinking too much.
8.Turmeric:

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This yellow-orange found in many curries contains curcumin, thought to have


anticancer effects on precancerous cells in a few different types of cancer. It is
also thought to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help
with other conditions.

9.Strawberries
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Good news for summer strawberry lovers, strawberries contain the


phytochemicals that are considered to have anticancer and anti-inflammatory
properties. They are also a great sauce of Vitamin C and manganese.

10.Spinach
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Popeye was onto something, spinach is a nutrient-dense vegetable full of all


kinds of goodies. Its cancer-fighting properties are said to be lutein and
zeaxanthin. You will get the best benefits from it raw in salads, but you can also
cook it and add it to soups – and do not forget the garlic!’

11.Wholegrains
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Go for whole grains in your bread and cereal choices every time. Wholegrains
include lignans and saponins that act as antioxidants and may prevent cells
from multiplying. Having a high fiber diet is also thought to be better for
eliminating waste and preventing cancer risk.

Raspberries
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Both black raspberries and red raspberries contain proanthocyanidin, thought to
be an inhibitor of cancer and tumor growth. They are also a rich source of
Vitamin C and Manganese. Enjoy fresh raspberries, add them to your cereals,
combine them with lemons for homemade lemonade, or drink raspberry tea.

Flaxseed
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Flaxseed, aka linseed, contains high levels of lignin, an antioxidant, and
phytonutrient, which is said to help prevent cancer. Just a tablespoon of these
little seeds ground and added to any number of dishes has health benefits due
to their levels of protein, B Vitamins, and minerals.
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