February 2016

February 2016
The Top Ten Foods That Fight Cancer
Healthy
Living
by presented by
Tina Steve M. Amante Gottlieb, D.C.
You might often see sensational
headlines about “cancer fighting” foods.
Does this mean you can cure cancer by
eating these foods? Or that eating them
will guarantee you never get cancer in
the first place?
Unfortunately, no. That isn’t how it
works. But it is true that many scientific
studies have uncovered a correlation
between certain foods and a lower incidence
of cancer. Think of your diet
as a preventive measure. The more anti-cancer
foods you eat, the lower your
odds of getting certain types of cancer.
1. Wine – in moderation, of course.
Excessive alcohol intake is also
correlated with cancer, but the resveratrol
in red wine seems to be a
powerful anti-cancer agent.
2. Cruciferous vegetables – cabbage,
kale, broccoli, and collards, for example.
Be careful not to overcook
these veggies, as chewing seems to
release their anti-cancer nutrients.
3. Green tea – but be careful to brew
actual green tea. Don’t rely on those
bottled drinks which are full of added
sugar.
4. Salmon and other fish that are
rich in vitamin D – this vitamin
appears to interfere with the growth
of cancerous cells.
5. Foods high in folate, or vitamin B9
– such as leafy greens or asparagus.
6. Ginger – ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory
and can slow the
growth of cancer.
7. Turmeric – the active ingredient,
curcumin, has been proven to kill
cancer cells in test tubes. Try to get
this spice from your diet, not a pill.
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8. Beans and lentils – these contain
numerous phytochemicals that prevent
damage to DNA (the very basis
of cancerous disease). Also, they’re
high in fiber, which is associated
with a lower risk of colon cancer.
9. Dark chocolate – get it as dark
as possible. Chocolate in its most
natural state contains catechins and
antioxidants which are known to
protect against cancer, heart disease,
and stroke.
10. Berries – strawberries, raspberries,
blueberries, blackberries, and any
other type of berry contain antioxidants
that fight cancer.
How you choose to prepare and eat
these foods is up to you. But remember
not to add too many processed ingredients,
or change your foods too much
from their natural state, or they begin
to lose effectiveness. In fact, you can
undo most of the benefits by adding too
much sugar or other unhealthy ingredients.
Many people choose to prepare
a powerful anti-cancer smoothie first
thing in the morning, and view it as part
of their regular health regimen. Others
simply alter their diets to include more
of these foods.
Of course, your genes and environment
also play a role in whether or not
you ever develop cancer. There isn’t
anything you can do about your genes,
other than get tested to see if you’re at
risk of certain cancers that appear to be
hereditary. As for your environmental
conditions, avoiding negative factors
such as cigarettes and excessive sun
exposure can also slash your risk of
contracting this terrible disease. Nothing
is foolproof, of course, but if you
combine a healthy diet with elimination
of cancer-causing agents in your environment,
you can drastically lower your
risk of getting cancer.
Steve Amante is the owner of Amante &
Associates Insurance Solutions, Inc. He
can be reached at 951-676-8800 - www.
amanteandassociates.com
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