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Explore 25 top foods targeting cancer stem cells. Learn about garlic, berries, tomatoes, green tea, whole grains, turmeric, grapes, and beans for cancer prevention. Find out the benefits of these cancer-fighting foods.
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TOP ANTI-CANCER FIGHTING FOODS By:PshtiwanA.Yousif Pshtiwan.yousif@su.edu.krd 2018-2019
Cancer • Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. Cancer starts when cells in a part of the body start to grow out of control.
A new scientific review identifies 25 of the top foods and herbs which kill the cancer stem cells at the root cause of cancer malignancy. • There are thousands of natural compounds that have been studied with demonstrable anti-cancer activity (check out over 600 on our cancer research database), but only a small subset of these have been proven to target and kill the cancer stem cells which lie at the root of cancer malignancy
Turmeric, called “smart kill” of targeting just the heart of cancerous tumors. More recently, ginger has been found in pre-clinical research to contain a compound up to 10,000 times more effective than the chemotherapy drug Taxolat killing breast cancer stem cells. • A new study published in the journal Anticancer Research titled, “Natural Products That Target Cancer Stem Cells • 25 top food (Anti cancer)
Garlic • Studies indicate that individuals who consume a great deal of garlic are less likely to develop various kinds of cancer, particularly in digestive organs.
Berries • Berries are packed with antioxidants which help to fight off free radical that damages the cells and may cause cancer • Resveratrol
Tomatoes • Tomatoes contain a great amount of an antioxidant called lycopene which helps to guard the DNA in the cells from damage which can result in cancer. • Lycopene
Cruciferous Vegetables • These vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage that are among the healthiest diet you can eat. These are nutrient-packed vegetables that are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals and fiber which helps to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
Green Tea • Green Tea is the healthiest drink that contains antioxidants called Catechin which helps to diminishes and reduces tumor cell growth and prevents cancer by fighting off free radicals. • Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)
Whole Grains • Research has shown that whole grains contain many components including fiber and antioxidants that lowers the risk of many chronic diseases like cancer. Some of the examples of whole grains are Oatmeal, barley, brown rice, and whole wheat bread etc. دقيق الشوفان والشعير والأرز البني ، وخبز القمح
Turmeric • Turmeric is referred as the “Queen of Spices”. It is loaded with many health nutrients and wide range of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. • This helps ward off dementia and reduce your risk of cancer. • These antioxidants also maintain cholesterol levels and slow down the signs of normal aging. • Curcumin
Grapes(super food) • Grapes are packed with rich source of antioxidant called resveratrol which are useful in keeping cancer from beginning or spreading. This makes them even more essential to our health giving them "super food" status and reducing the risk of obesity. • Resveratrol
Beans • Beans are a super healthy, super versatile and super affordable food. It helps you feel full so you will tend to eat less which assists you with weight management and decrease the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Avocados • Avocado is one of the great cancer-fighting foods that are rich in vitamins, dietary fiber, and folic acid. It boosts the cleansing power of the liver and also helps the body to repair the damages of the liver.
Garlic stopped cancer growth COMPLETELY against these tumor cell lines: • Breast cancer • Brain cancer • Lung cancer • Pancreatic cancer • Prostate cancer • Childhood brain cancer • And stomach cancer
Fighting Cancer by the Plateful • No single food can prevent cancer, but the right combination of foods may help make a difference. At mealtimes, strike a balance of at least two-thirds plant-based foods and no more than one-third animal protein. This "New American Plate" is an important cancer fighting tool, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research.
References • 31-DAY FOOD REVALUTION forward by: Joel Fohman,MD • www.aicr.org/foods-that-fight-cancer • American Institute for Cancer Research • www.healthline.com/nutrition/cancer-fighting-foods • The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery [Rebecca Katz, Mat Edelson] on Amazon.com • https://www.amazon.com/Cancer-Fighting-Kitchen-Nourishing-Big-Flavor-Treatment • Natural Products That Target Cancer Stem Cells
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