Cancer is one of the most dangerous diseases around. It is estimated that around a third of the UK population will suffer from this disease at some point in their lives. The good news is that there are a number of cancer fighting foods you can incorporate into your diet right now. In this article I will be looking at 4 of these in greater detail.
1) APPLES:
Apples are a popular fruit that many people eat daily as a health boosting snack. If you are not currently eating them, make sure you pick up a bag next time you do your grocery shopping. They contain a long list of cancer fighting nutrients which include dietary fibre, vitamin C and the phytonutrients caffeic acid, catechin, chlorogenic acid, cyanidin, kaempferol and rutin.
2) CHILLI PEPPERS:
Chilli peppers are potent cancer fighting foods that can be used to spice up your favourite dish. They are a brilliant source of dietary fibre and vitamin C and also an exclusive source of the anti cancer phytonutrient capsaicin. If you find regular chilli peppers too spicy, give the milder peppers (such as coronado peppers and pimento peppers) a try. These less spicy options can still keep you safe from this harmful disease.
3) GREEN TEA:
Green tea’s anti cancer effects are well publicised. The main reason this health boosting drink is so effective at preventing this disease is because it contains lots of flavan-3-ols. Green tea is 1 of the easiest foods on this list to add to your diet. Simply drink a few cups throughout the day and you are sorted. The taste does take a bit of getting used to but the benefits are definitely worth it.
4) SOYBEANS:
Soybeans are extremely powerful cancer fighting foods. They contain high levels of dietary fibre but their most important ingredient is isoflavones. Isoflavones are a group of phytonutrients that are highly protective against cancer. It has been suggested that these phytonutrients are 1 of the main reasons for the lower rates of cancer in Japan (a country where soybean consumption is very high). Soybeans can now be purchased from most supermarkets so including them in your diet is not difficult. Simply mix them in with the other vegetables in your diet and you are good to go.
SUMMARY:
Eating the right foods can significantly lower your cancer risk. So make sure you fill up on the fruits, vegetables and teas listed in this article. Consuming these cancer fighting foods will boost your overall health and minimise your chances of contracting this nasty disease.