Like many other diseases the occurrence of cancer has increased over the years. Today, cancer is the one of the major causes of death worldwide. Research has suggested that chemicals, exposure to radiation, pollution and even food can be the reason why one gets cancer. I for one, believe that if we are a little more careful with our health and diet we can at least reduce the probability of contracting this deadly and debilitating disease. So, here are the top 5 foods that you can take to avoid cancer.

Fish

Recently, at the end of a 12 year Harvard study it was found that those who had fish more than three times a week were 40 percent less likely to develop advanced prostate cancer. The Cancer fighting warrior here is..yes..the Omega 3! In addition the Vitamin A and Vitamin D found in plenty also helps! You can chose fish like Salmon, Mackerel, and Herring but obviously be more careful with your fish intake if you are pregnant. The Omega 3 and fatty acids also fight against breast cancer and colon cancer and improves the functioning of our heart and brain. Guess there is nothing fishy about fish anymore!

Tea and other liquids!

You would have already heard about green tea and how the antioxidant rich beverage has phytochemicals which stop the transformation of normal cells to cancerous cells. But now there is a stronger beverage that has been found to be very effective in preventing Colon cancer! White Tea! Looks like you definitely don’t have to feel guilty the next time you reach for this addictive beverage.

Other than tea it is also important that you take lots and lots of water (5 liters) per day. This will help in washing away all the toxins and unwanted chemicals from the body!

Whey Protein-Yoghurt

Whey has been celebrated as the most promising prostate-cancer-fighting nutrient! A natural cancer-blocking compound called glutathione increases with the intake of whey. The amino acid cysteine, and cysteine in the whey proteins is what becomes glutathione. So ensure that you have a lot of yogurt in your diet.

Fruits

Berries can make you merry! Yes, just include loads of cranberries in your diet. This may just help to kiss your worries about cancer goodbye. Cranberries contain a number of tumor-blocking compounds like phenolic acids, glycosides, anthocyanins and phytochemicals. The phytochemicals especially force cancer cells to die or inhibit their growth. Also include as many fresh fruits as you can in your daily diet. Blue berries, banana, grapefruit, orange, papaya, red grapes, strawberries, raspberries; blueberries are some you can choose.

Vegetables:

The antioxidants in broccoli, cauliflower and kale, lutein and zeaxanthin which help reduce the risk of prostate or any other form of cancer. Similarly the folate found in beans, spinach, lettuce and avocado helps in preventing pancreatic cancer. Try to cook your vegetables less or even better take them raw more often.

Even spices like turmeric and vegetables like onion and garlic that is used generously in Indian Curries ha been prooved to curb cancers. So now you have one more reason to take Indian Curries more often. Try and avoid any form of processed food in your diets as they are not only unhealthy but also a major cause of different kinds of cancer.

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