The
Power of Food
The Power of Food
continued...
Here are just a few
examples of cancer-fighting foods:
- Tomatoes contain
the powerful antioxidant lycopene, which supports
a strong immune system.
- Whole grains
contain lignans that positively influence hormonal
activity.
- Citrus fruits
contain flavonoids that enhance immunity.
- Soy contains
certain sterols that can reduce the development of
some cancer cells.
- Broccoli contains
sulforaphane and other compounds that stimulate
detoxification and immunity.
- Cruciferous
vegetables, such as cabbage, cauliflower, and
brussels sprouts, contain indole-3-carbinol, which
has been shown to have anticancer properties.
- The peel of an
apple contains phenolic compounds that help
prevent unhealthy cells from dividing and
spreading.
- Kale is high in
vitamins A and C, as well as fiber, which are all
perfect nutrients to help prevent cancer.
- Garlic contains
several key compounds that inhibit the activity of
cancer cells and help with detoxification.
Many of these foods
share a common characteristic: they are colorful. At
mealtime, look closely at your plate. If it is
primarily white or beige, you need to add some color.
Fruits and vegetables will add that color, as well as
a healthy dose of potent anticancer nutrients.
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The preceding article
is an excerpt from the book Definitive Guide to Cancer
by Lise Alschuler, ND and Karolyn A. Gazella.
Published by
Celestial Arts; June
2007;$39.95US; 978-1-58761-280-0 Copyright
© 1999 - 2008
DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO CANCER: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH FOR
TREATMENT AND HEALING by Lisa Alschuler and Karolyn A.
Gazella, published by Celestial Arts.
About the
Authors:
Lise Alschuler, ND,
FABNO, is the
director of naturopathic medicine at Midwestern
Regional Medical Center -- Cancer Treatment Centers of
America, an accredited regional hospital specializing
in comprehensive integrative cancer care in Zion,
Illinois.
Karolyn A. Gazella
is a research journalist and health writer, the
founding publisher of the journal Integrative
Medicine, and executive director of a nonprofit
alternative healing program in Boulder, Colorado.
"An
apple a day keeps the doctor away"
[If the doctor is cute, who cares about the fruit..LOL]"
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