Sunday, August 7, 2016

Nutrition and cancer: what to eat to prevent them

Nutrition and cancer: what to eat to prevent them? Numerous scientific studies show that diet plays an essential role in the prevention or in the development of tumors. In particular, some foods have been fundamental, because they contain some substances that inhibit the growth of tumors. Let's see what to eat to stay healthy.

1. Avocado 

Among the fruit from favor, to protect ourselves from cancer, there is the avocado. This is rich in glutathione, which is a powerful antioxidant able to attack the free radicals. The avocado has many nutritional and beneficial properties.

2. Figs

Research carried out in Japan he says the important properties of figs, that would be very effective in reducing the risk of developing tumors.

3.Grape

Very important role in the grape, which is a great source of resveratrol: this substance blocks the enzymes that are involved in the stimulation of tumor cell growth.

4. Grapefruit

And then the grapefruit, which falls between the natural antibiotics and which contains the monoterpenes, able to remove from the body carcinogens.

5. Raspberries

The raspberries are full of anthocyanins, antioxidants and plant compounds, which can counteract the formation of cancer.

6. Broccoli

They are good for the prevention of broccoli tumors. In particular they contain indole-3-carbinol, which plays an essential action in fighting breast cancer.

7. Mushrooms

The Mushrooms help the body to strengthen the immune system and contain lentinan, which is able to prevent cancer cells from multiplying.

8. Rosemary

Rosemary may inhibit the development of skin cancer and breast cancer and also increases the activity of enzymes that detoxify the body.

9.Turmeric

Turmeric is able to exert anti-inflammatory activity, inhibiting the production of certain enzymes that are implicated in inflammatory diseases and tumors.

10.Green tea

Especially green tea and black tea are good for our health because they contain polyphenols, which are of very studied antioxidants by scientific research. They would seem to prevent cancer cells from dividing.


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