Nutrition for Cancer Risk-Reduction
In general, those who most closely follow the Mediterranean diet have the most nutrition protection against cancer.
Most of this information and data is from draxe.com and UCSF’s Nutrition & Breast Cancer pamphlet.
About the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet includes high intake of vegetables, fruit, fish, calcium-rich foods, and fiber. Consume plenty of cancer-fighting foods with antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. This means avoiding packaged and processed foods, and focusing on only those that do not contain antibiotics, chemicals, or toxins.
Inflammation is the underlying issue that dictates cancerous tumor initiation, progression, and growth.
FOCUS ON PLANT-BASED DIET WITH:
Eat More:
Leafy Greens
Vitamin C, Beta-carotene (type of Vitamin A), ITCs
Cruciferous Vegetables
Vitamin C, Glutathione, Sulforaphanes and Indoles
Pomegranate
Suppressive effects on breast cancer cells
Berries
Proanthocyanidin, Vitamin C/A, Gallic Acid
Brightly Orange-colored Fruits
Phytochemicals and Carotenoid Antioxidants
Fresh Herbs & Spices
Curcumin, which decreases tumor size
Chickpeas
Lentils
Brown Rice
Black Beans
Chia
Alpha-linolenic Acid, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium
Ground Flax
Alpha-linolenic Acid, Fiber, Antioxidants
Hemp
Sesame
Sprouted Walnuts
Sprouted Brazil Nuts
Parsley
Thyme
Oregano
Celery
Chili Peppers
Alpha-linolenic Acid (Omega-3 Fatty Acid)
Vitamin B12
CLA
Folate/Vitamin B9
Selenium
Resveratrol
Vitamin D3
Highly Processed Foods
French Fries, Ice Cream, Processed Veggie Oils
Saturated Fatty Acids
Meats, Whole Milk Dairy Products, Baked Goods
Trans Fatty Acids
Margarine, Fried Foods, Processed Foods Like Bread
Fried/Burnt Food
Burnt Food Produces Acrylamide, a carcinogen
Sugar
Esp. High Fructose Corn Sugar
High Alcohol Consumption
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