Fat or Oil - Limit
your diet to unsaturated fats, such as those found in Vegetable
oils like olive, peanut and canola oil that are high in monounsaturated
fats.
Cruciferous vegetables &
fruits - Five servings of fruits and vegetables particularly
dark green and dark yellow vegetables like spinach, broccoli,
beans, carrots and other vegetables like cabbage, soybeans, cauliflower,
brinjal, onions (red), peppers, garlic, sweet potatoes, tomatoes
etc. and fruits like grapefruit, grapes, lemons, mangoes, oranges
and papayas are beneficial for preventing cancer.
Seafood - Seafood,
such as salmon and tuna, that is high in omega 3 fatty acids can
be of great benefit.
Fibre - Increase
your fibre intake to at least 25grams a day. Fiber moves potential
carcinogens through the intestines faster, decreasing the contact
time between carcinogens and the intestinal wall. High fiber
food include wheat bran, kidney beans, beans, potatoes, whole wheat,
whole grains, legumes, whole grain bread - brown bread, prunes etc.
Vitamin A&D - Daily
intake of 1000 to 2000 milligrams of vitamin C may have anticancer
benefits. Main sources of vitamin c are citrus fruits and fresh
vegetables. Vitamin D suppresses the formation of new blood
vessels that promote the growth of tumors. It is of great
benefit for the cancers of the breast, prostate and colon.The dietary
sources are fish, oil, egg yolks and dairy products. 10-15 minutes
a day of exposure to sunshine also is an essential source of vitamin
D.
Green tea - Green
tea has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, possibly
because of a phytochemical it contains called catechins.1 to 2 cups
a day
Anti Oxidants -
Eat a diet high in antioxidants. Fruits and vegetables are
the main sources of these naturally occurring antioxidants. Antioxidants
prevent free radicals reactions and faulty metabolism in the cell
which makes the cell becoming carcinogenic.
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