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Turmeric: Turmeric ( Haldi ) a common spice used in Indian food, is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent. Its active ingredient curcumin is responsible for all these effects. It decreases tumour size and fight breast and colon cancer. Adding small amount of black pepper increases turmeric absorption and anti-inflammatory activity. So just add turmeric with black pepper to your food and make it spicier and healthier
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8 MAGICAL FOODS THAT COULD HELP PREVENT CANCER WWW.JIYYO.COM
8 MAGICAL FOODS THAT COULD HELP PREVENT CANCER • Turmeric: Turmeric ( Haldi ) a common spice used in Indian food, is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent. Its active ingredient curcumin is responsible for all these effects. It decreases tumour size and fight breast and colon cancer. Adding small amount of black pepper increases turmeric absorption and anti-inflammatory activity. So just add turmeric with black pepper to your food and make it spicier and healthier Garlic: Garlic contains sulphur compounds that activate the immune system against the abnormal and cancer cells and thus prevents tumor growth. It prevents stomach, colon and breast cancer. • WWW.JIYYO.COM
8 MAGICAL FOODS THAT COULD HELP PREVENT CANCER • Cruciferous vegetables: Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage contain flavonoids which protect against cancer. To avail maximum benefits of these vegetables never microwave them as flavonoids get destroyed by microwaving. The best way of eating these vegetables are by steaming them. These vegetables slows the growth of cancer cells and promote death of cancer cells. Nuts & seeds: Nuts like brazil nuts contain lot of selenium which act as anticancer agent and repairs damaged DNA in our body. People taking good amount (200 micrograms daily) of selenium in their diet have lesser chances of developing cancers of prostate and colon. Almonds and walnuts have also been found to be useful. Flaxseeds are high in omega 3 fatty acids thus act as potent anticancer agents. Flaxseeds can be consumed with other cereals in breakfast. WWW.JIYYO.COM •
8 MAGICAL FOODS THAT COULD HELP PREVENT CANCER • Berries: Berries like blueberry, blackberry, cranberry and strawberry are high in vitamin c and thus boost immunity. They are high in antioxidants which are anti-aging in nature and prevent free radical damage. Unrefined oils: Dump those refined oils available in the supermarket and replace them with unrefined oils like coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil and cod oil as they are rich in essential omega 3 fatty acids that promote better immune function and overall cell growth. Citrus fruits : Citrus fruits like oranges, lemon are high in vitamin C which boosts our immune system. An active immune system not only fights against infection and allergies but also checks the growth of cancer cells in our body. WWW.JIYYO.COM • •
8 MAGICAL FOODS THAT COULD HELP PREVENT CANCER • Green tea: Well all traditional teas have found to be beneficial in cancer, green tea in particular have special effect. It contains large amount of polyphenolic compounds which prevent the spread of tumour to other parts in our body and restricts its growth. WWW.JIYYO.COM