People fear cancer and also believe that there is little they can do to prevent it. They put developing cancer down to hereditary factors or sheer bad luck.
However, scientific research shows that this is not the case, and that lifestyle factors such as diet can play a major role in preventing cancer
Do you know, one third of all cancers are linked to poor eating habits?
Poor
Dietary risk cancer
What is
Cancer?
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Cancer is a disease of the cell. Our human beings are
made up of 60,000 billion cells.
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The growth of cancer takes a long time over many
years or decades. A cancerous tumor is not an instant phenomenon; it is a
result of a long process that takes several years to form.
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The slowness in the growth gives us the opportunity
to intervene to block the rebel cell from maturing into a cancer cell.
Preventing
Cancer Growth
Common method is by destroying the cancerous tumor
by
1)
Surgery,
2) Radiotherapy
and
Limitations
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Surgery –
cannot eliminate all cancerous cells.
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Radiotherapy ( X rays) – radiation will kill some of the normal cells too.
Chemotherapy by medication or drugs to reach
cancerous cells – many side effects including hair
loss or drop in immune cell, organs complication.
4) Anti-Angiogenesis Metronomic is a
new approach by attacking the tumor’s
blood supply thus depriving it food. But
anti-Angiogenesis Metronomic has to be a continuous process.The good news is
that significant quantities of some Anti-Angiogenesis Metronomic molecules are
present in fruits and vegetables.
Eating
to Prevent Cancer
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While it is true that the tumor that forms
spontaneously in our bodies generally remain microscopic in size, posing no
danger to health, it is also true that all too often these tumors do notgrow
and develop into lethal end stage cancel. However, if it does grow, we will be
at risk of developing cancer.
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Anticancer molecules present in fruits and
vegetables fight cancers at the source, before it can reach maturity.
Anticancer molecules present in food keeps them from progressing to an advanced
stage of lethality.
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In this way, we should try to think of cancer as a
chronic disease, one that can be controlled on a daily basis with the help of
foods rich in anticancer compounds.
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Among the many anticancer compound present in fruits
and vegetables, phytochemicals are the most important.
Anticancer
compound present in fruits and vegetables, phytochemicals are
the most important
Anticancer
compound present in fruits and vegetables, phytochemicals
block carcinogen action, block the promotion and progression of cancer cells
Cabbage
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Cabbage family (Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower,
Brussels sprouts) have an almost magical ability to fight against
thedevelopment of cancerouscells in the body. Eaten regularly, they are an easy
way to help to prevent cancer.
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Broccoli is by far the best source of sulphorahane (
one of the phythochemical compounds )
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Rapid or light cooking techniques, such as steaming
or stir-frying in a wok, are simple and effective ways to maximize the quantity
of anticancer molecules. Over cooking reduces the effectiveness of the
anticancer molecules.
Garlic
and Onions
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Used for more than 2000 years before Christ, Garlic
and Onions represent one of the best documented examples of the role of plants
in the treatment of diseases and maintenance of good health.
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The molecules found in garlic and onions are also
capable of slowing down the propagation of tumors by interfering with the
growth processes in cancer cells, leading to cell death by apoptosis.
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Freshly crushed garlic is by far the best source of
anticancer compounds and should be preferred over supplements (Drug).
Soya
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Soya Beans, Soya sauce, Tofu has Isoflavones, the
anticancer compounds present in soya, possesses a chemicalstructure similar to
that of sex hormones and may thus interfere with the development of
cancers caused by high levels of these hormones in the bloodstream.
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Soya plays an important role in the prevention of
breast and prostate cancer.
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Studies has shown that taking soya at an early age
for woman decreases the incidence of breast cancer.
Japanese
Green Tea
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Green tea is an exceptional source of powerful
anticancer molecules that make it a key feature of any diet designed to prevent
the growth of cancer.
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Green tea undergo the least transformation of all
teas.
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Black tea (Red tea) – resembles that of green tea, except that the
roasting stage is carried out and thus have very little anticancer activity.
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Japanese Green tea contains much more anticancer
activity known as EGCG than Chinese Green Tea.
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Brewing time matters too, and to maximize the
extraction of the anticancer compound, the infusion time allowed should be at
least 8 to 10 minutes.
Higher
EGCG has better anti-cancer compound
Berries
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Most berries are an exceptionally abundant source of
several classes of polyphenols that possess anticancer potential: ellagic acid,
anthocyanidins, and proanthocyanidins.
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Eating cranberries should be preferred over drinking
cranberry juice.
Omega-3s
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Studies show that omega-3s reduce the incidence of
cardiovascular disease and in cancer prevention.
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Omega-3s acids are naturally extremely unstable and
it is preferable to use whole foods as source instead of omerga-3s supplements
(Drug).
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Eating fatty fish once or twice a week is one simple
way of increasing omerga-3 levels in your diet.
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Sardines, Salmon, linseed, soya, nuts are other
sources of Omega -3 fatty acids.
Citrus
Fruits
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Citrus fruits : Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons,
Mandarins
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Studies has suggested that phytochemical compounds
in citrus fruits block tumor growth bydirect action on the cancerous cells,
restricting their ability to reproduce.
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Citrus fruit consumption, whether in the form of
whole fruit or juice, supplies the body with an incomparable source of specific
anticancer molecules, while also providing the necessary daily requirements of
many vitamins and minerals.
Dark
Chocolate
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Dark chocolate contains important amounts of
polyphenols that are potentially capable of exercising beneficial effects on
some chronic illness, including cancers and cardiovascular disease ( heart and
blood vessel).
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Milk chocolate contains less polyphenols
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Substitute dark chocolate for sugar-filled junk food
with no nutritional benefits.
Supplement
(Drugs)
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Eating whole food provides greater benefits than
taking supplements.
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There are no and there will no miracle cures that
are able to entirely repair the damage caused by a poor diet. You cannot eat
just anything and then get off the hook by taking a pill.
Myth
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Fruits and vegetables contain pesticide residues
that cause cancer. - False, the residue is present in trace amounts and no
study has ever established a link between these residues and cancer.
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Only organic fruits and vegetables offer real health
benefits. - False, In fact it would be better to consume many standard fruits
and vegetables on a daily basis than to only occasionally eat organic foods.
Fighting
Cancer Menu
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Quit smoking
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Lower red meat and calorie intake- avoid or reduce
industrially process foods i.e. chips, soft drinks, crisps, hamburgers.
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Avoid barbecued meats. The greasy drippings that
fall and catch fire produce toxic substances known as aromatic hydrocarbons.
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Exercise regularly
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Choosing to modify your diet in order to include
certain foods that are exceptional sources of anticancer molecules represents
one of the best weapons currently at our disposal in the fight against cancer.
Anti-Cancer
Food
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Lightly cook, steam or stir-fry Cabbages, Broccoli,
Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts or Tomatoes.
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Habitually add Garlic or Onions to your cooking.
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Drink more Soya Bean Drink or Japanese Green Tea or
choose Red Wine than beer.
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When you buy your fruit, take Berries, Oranges,
Grapefruit, Lemons, Mandarin Oranges conveniently.
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Add Sardines or Salmon to your dish.
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Choose Chocolate rather than sugar.
Just make an effort and take
more anticancer food. Do not make life difficult for ourselves, simple
adjustments to our lifestyle keeps the doctor away.
Take care
HEALTH IS WEALTH
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