Tips on cancer prevention
As you will have seen in the cabbage section, compounds within cauliflower stimulate the production of I3C, which suppresses the protein that triggers excessive cell reproduction that is common to many types of cancer. Like broccoli, cauliflower also contains indoles, including sulphuraphane, an isothiocyanate that seems to inhibit breast tumours. Cauliflower also contains glucosinolates, which … Read more
A study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research in 2010 highlighted an exciting new benefit to consuming cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables. Consuming these vegetables encourages your body to synthesise indole-3-carbinol. This substance, otherwise known as I3C helps to break down a protein complex that is associated with excessive and … Read more
Whilst there are some question marks surrounding dairy products in relation to cancer, several notable studies have been published indicating the extraordinary benefits of vitamin K2 which is found in high concentrations in fermented or mature cheeses. Blue cheeses, feta cheese, or aged hard cheeses such as mature cheddar are all high in vitamin K2, … Read more
Apricots are an excellent source of vitamin A and beta-carotene, along with vitamin C, fibre, quercetin and lycopene which all exhibit cancer-fighting properties. In a dried form, they make excellent healthy snacks. The American Cancer Society states that apricots and other foods that are rich in carotenes have the potential to lower the risk of … Read more
Beetroot contains a whole range of active ingredients that can help to fight cancer. Firstly, the red pigment (betacyanin) found in beetroot has some anticarcinogenic properties, but not only that, beets also have the property of being able to increase the cellular intake of oxygen by as much as 400%. This is great news, because … Read more
Barley is an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fibre. Two different rat studies have indicated significant benefits from consuming Barley in your diet. The first, demonstrated that Barley increases bowel movement and relieves constipation (which reduces your risk of bowel cancer), and the second showed that in rats with existing colon cancer, the … Read more
A study conducted by the UCLA Centre for Human Nutrition showed that when avocado extract was added to prostate cancer cells, cell growth was inhibited by up to 60%. Aside from the UCLA study data, avocados are one of the rare fruit that contain an excellent source of healthy fat. They are fantastic as part … Read more
Bananas are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fibre. Green bananas are also a source of resistant starch, which is digested more slowly and does not cause blood sugar to surge. It is believed that resistant starch could reduce the risk of a number of different types of cancer, including colon cancer. … Read more
Asparagus is a great source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, and thiamine. It also contains rutin, which is a flavonoid that is thought to possess anti-inflammatory properties. It strengthens blood vessels and can protect against oxidative tissue damage. Asparagus is also high in glutathione, which is an antioxidant that helps protect against free radicals. Glutathione … Read more
High in antioxidants, blueberries are excellent for detoxifying the body and providing protection against free radicals caused by stress, smoking, poor diet and a range of other factors. Free radicals are implicated in heart disease, cancer and a range of other conditions. Studies also suggest that the dark pigments contained within blueberries, known as anthocyanins, … Read more
Beans and other pulses, are digested slowly by the body to give a sustained release of energy. This helps to moderate blood sugar levels which is a good way of slowing the ageing process. Much of the way our tissues age is due to glycation from the excess blood sugar we get from high carbohydrate … Read more
Brazil nuts have been found to be more protective against cancer than pure selenium selenite. They contain an abundance of selenium, which is a mineral that has mood boosting properties, which can include relieving fatigue, anxiety and depression. They also contain ellagic acid, a compound that blocks enzymes that are necessary for the growth of … Read more
Carrots contain a class of fat-soluble pigments called carotenoids. These carotenoids can vary in colour from yellow to orange to red. They protect cells from the damaging effects of free radicals and enhance the functioning of the immune system by increasing the number of white blood cells in the immune system, including T cells. The … Read more
Much interest in cancer prevention is focused on cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower. Broccoli contains indoles, including sulphuraphane, an isothiocyanate that seems to inhibit breast tumours. Broccoli also contains glucosinolates, which, when consumed along with the necessary enzyme to break them down (which is in the broccoli itself) , have been shown to … Read more
Celery contains a number of nutrients. It is high in vitamin A and contains vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. In animal studies, celery juice has been shown to significantly lower cholesterol by increasing the production of bile acid. With regard to cancer, a significant substance found within the … Read more