6 Cancer-Fighting Super Foods in 1 Meal

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Cancer is still one of the leading causes of death in the United States and every year, thousands more are affected by some form of the disease. While the jury is still out on what is causing all of these instances of cancer, there are some easy ways that you can boost your chances of avoiding cancer. Studies have shown that eating specific foods may reduce your risk of contracting this disease. The good news is, many contain other health benefits as well, and can be an important part of getting healthy.

• Chili Peppers - These hot little numbers are rich in capsaicin, an ingredient which has been found to reduce pain. However, these peppers may also be beneficial in preventing stomach cancers as well as many other forms of cancer. The best peppers are those that are red in color, but there may be some benefits from eating jalapenos as well.
• Garlic - Garlic is one of the world’s oldest antibiotics and although it has a mighty smell, it also has some mighty health benefits. It contains allium compounds, which have been found to prevent several different types of cancer. Diallyl Sulfide is one of these compounds and the University of Chapel Hill in North Carolina found that it can be beneficial in preventing colon and stomach cancers. However, the benefits are only found with fresh garlic, not supplements. Read more about the health benefits of garlic.
• Broccoli - This cruciferous vegetable is incredibly good for your health and contains many antioxidants such as lutein. This may be the key in preventing prostate and other cancers.
• Mushrooms - Shitake and reishi mushrooms have been the focus of many studies and researchers have found that there are many benefits from eating them. Polysaccharides are found in mushrooms and may play in an important part in the reduction of cancer risks.
• Soy - The phytoestrogens in soy have been the subject of a lot of controversy over the years, but the research still shows that it is beneficial in preventing many different forms of cancer. It shrinks blood vessels and may actually be able to prevent breast cancer. It is best to keep your intake of soy to a minimum, having no more than four to five servings a day for the best results. Even adding a little soy every once in awhile to your diet can produce big results.
• Green Tea - This tea is being touted as a new wonder drug, but it’s actually been in use for thousands of years. The tea contains polyphenols and other antioxidants that build up the immune system and reduce the risk of disease. Cellular Biochemistry released a report in 2001 which showed that green tea may also prevent stomach, lung and colon cancer.

If you’re wondering how to get all of these foods into your diet, you may have noticed that what we’ve listed could all be made into one stir fry dish. If you are as Lazy as I am, that’s one very easy fix that you could add to your diet once a week or even twice a week.

Photo Credit: MC MasterChef

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Posted by Lazy Man on July 8, 2008 in Sickness Prevention.

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