Did you know that you can prevent cancer with diet and lifestyle changes? You can ward off cancer by eating the right foods. Many studies have found that almost 90% of all cancers can be traced back to dietary, environmental, and lifestyle factors.
The relation between diet, lifestyle, and cancer has been well-established. In a study conducted in 2008 at the University of Texas in Houston, it was found that:
“Cancer is a preventable disease that requires major lifestyle changes.”
Furthermore, there was this 2016 study at Harvard University concluding that: “A substantial cancer burden may be prevented through lifestyle modification.”
There are some herbs, fruits, and vegetables that have exceptional anti-cancer effects. These amazing benefits are derived from a number of plant nutrients:
Gingerols
These are found in ginger root and pack the anti-cancer punch. Ginger root contains a number of gingerols and other anti-cancer compounds such as zingerone, 6-shogaol, and paradols which are all highly regarded for its anti-cancer effects.
The 6-gingerol was declared as the most potent anti-cancer compound found in the ginger root by a study from the Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology in India. There were also studies showing that compounds in ginger are able to restrain the growth and spread of cancer cells in colorectal and breast cancer.
Curcumin
According to study, this compound, which is found in turmeric, is a powerhouse of nutrient that can fight cancer at almost every turn. It was revealed that someone cured their stage-3 myeloma (bone cancer) with turmeric and nothing else.
Sulforaphane
You can find sulforaphane in cruciferous vegetables like Brussel sprouts, mustard, broccoli, kale, mustard greens and cabbage.
This phytochemical destroys cancer cells, helps to prevent DNA changes that can lead to cancer, reduces inflammation that contributes to cancer, and even helps neutralize an enzyme that coverts procarcinogens into active carcinogens.
Vitamin D
Aside from being an important nutrient for bone health and depression, vitamin D also help prevent cancer. Studies revealed that it is beneficial for warding off liver, prostate, and colorectal cancer.
Vitamin C
Aside from providing an immune system support and wound healing, vitamin C also fights cancer. According to studies, it can lessen inflammation, fight free radicals, and kill off cancer cells.
Oleocanthal
Oleocanthal is a plant nutrient found in olive oil that has the power to rupture cancer cell walls, thereby leaving them to be destroyed by their own enzymes.
Proanthocyanidins
Proanthocyaare, which is found in grape seed extract, is known to cut the risk of cancer by a substantial margin. Moreover, these potent nutrients are capable of slowing cancer growth and killing off cancer cells. It also prevents liver damage caused by chemotherapy.
Quercetin
Quercetin is found in apples, red onions, tomatoes, and grapes. A diet high in quercetin can reduce cancer risk by up to 50%. It protects cells and DNA from damage caused by free radicals. Studies also found that that quercetin can stop cancer in its tracks and kill it off before they have the chance to spread.
