Top 6 Foods to Prevent Cancer
Cancer is the most deadly disease in today’s world. People of India are also suffering from the burden of cancer. With an estimated 6 to 7 lakhs death in 2012, these mainly included poor people with dietary deficiency an
Top 6 Foods to Prevent Cancer
Cancer is the most deadly disease in today’s world. People of India are also suffering from the burden of cancer. With an estimated 6 to 7 lakhs death in 2012, these mainly included poor people with dietary deficiency and other social and environmental factors like radiation exposure. Every person has cancer cells in their body. These cancer cells do not show up until they have multiplied to a few billion cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in person’s lifetime. When the person’s immunity is strong the cancer cells get destroyed and are prevented from multiplying and forming malignant tumors. When a person suffers from cancer it indicates the person has nutritional deficiency possibly due to genetic but also environmental, food and lifestyle factors, to overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies eating right and more healthy by including supplements which strengthen the immune system is very important.
Here are the top 6 foods which help you prevent cancer and prevents its growth and multiplication.
Green tea has the most potent antioxidants polyphenols and catechin. These antioxidant inhibit tumor growth .drinking daily 3 to 4 cups of green without milk and sugar could prevent cancer in their early stages
Wheatgrass is the powerhouse of vitamins and mineral .it has vitamin A, B, C, E and vitamin K and selenium The most important nutrient in wheatgrass is chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the substance which gives wheatgrass the bright green color. It is the best natural liver detoxifier and cleanser. The antioxidant present in wheatgrass reduces free radical damage and it is the best blood builder due to its same chemical composition of hemoglobin. just juice it down or you can take it in powdered form.
Curcumin the active ingredients in turmeric root which inhibits the growth of cancer cells and even reduces the size of the tumor. Curcumin reduces the chances of radiation based cancer due to its radiation protective property. Curcumin has anti-carcinogen properties which protect from toxic effects of carcinogen. One could take turmeric inform of capsules or include it daily in food while cooking or also drink it with warm water or warm milk.
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Frequently asked questions
Which foods have the strongest evidence for cancer prevention?
Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, kale - containing sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol), berries (ellagic acid, anthocyanins), turmeric (curcumin), garlic and onion (organosulfur compounds), green tea (EGCG), and legumes (high fibre reducing colorectal cancer risk) have the strongest epidemiological and mechanistic evidence for cancer risk reduction.
Does turmeric prevent cancer?
Curcumin in turmeric has demonstrated anti-tumour, anti-inflammatory, and pro-apoptotic effects in laboratory and animal studies. Human clinical trials are limited. Current evidence supports turmeric as part of an anti-inflammatory diet that reduces overall cancer risk. It is not a cancer treatment and cannot replace oncological care.
How does dietary fibre reduce cancer risk?
High dietary fibre intake reduces colorectal cancer risk by 20-40% according to large meta-analyses. Fibre speeds bowel transit (reducing carcinogen contact with the colon lining), is fermented by gut bacteria into butyrate (anti-tumour in the colon), and reduces oestrogen recirculation (reducing breast cancer risk via the estrobolome).
Which foods increase cancer risk that Indians should be aware of?
Processed and red meat (strong evidence for colorectal cancer), tobacco (all forms), excessive alcohol, ultra-processed foods with preservatives and additives, foods cooked at very high temperatures (acrylamide in fried starches), and excessive refined sugar driving obesity (a major cancer risk factor) are the most important to reduce.
Is an anti-cancer diet different from a healthy diet?
No - an anti-cancer diet is essentially an optimised healthy diet: high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and healthy fats; low in processed foods, red meat, alcohol, and refined sugar; and adequate in protein and micronutrients. There is no special 'cancer-preventing' diet distinct from evidence-based healthy eating.
References
- Healthy diet - fact sheet (World Health Organization)
- The Nutrition Source (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health)
- Dietary Guidelines for Indians (ICMR - National Institute of Nutrition)
- Food & Health Tips (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
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