Foods That Fight Cancer™ Full Glossary for Foods That Fight Cancer No single food or food component can protect you against cancer by itself. But strong evidence does show that a diet filled with a variety of plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans helps lower risk for many cancers. Foods Can Fight Cancer Both Directly … In laboratory studies, many individual minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals demonstrate anti-cancer effects. Yet evidence suggests it is the synergy of compounds working together in the overall diet that offers the strongest cancer protection. … And Indirectly According to AICR/WCRF’s second expert report and its updates, carrying excess body fat increases the risk of seven cancers. Vegetables and fruits are low in calories, which help us get to and stay a healthy weight. Whole grains and beans are rich in fiber and moderate in calories, which also help in weight management efforts. That is why AICR recommends filling at least 2/3 of your plate with vegetables, fruit, whole grains and beans. Research on foods that fight cancer – and that may also aid cancer survival – is ongoing and active. Take Action Make a Gift Now Your gift now will help further critical research, studies and trials to help prevent and cure cancer. Donate Now Sign up Start subscribing to our newsletter AICR eNews Cancer Research Update (CRU) Health-e-Recipes Sign Up Here is a partial list of the foods we at AICR get asked about most often. Click each one to learn what current science tells us about its potential role in cancer protection. You’ll also find links to recent AICR articles, cooking tips, recipes and more. Foods That Fight Cancer Recently Updated Apples Blueberries Broccoli & Cruciferous Vegetables Cherries Coffee Cranberries Flaxseed Grapefruit Legumes (Dry Beans, Peas & Lentils) Soy Squash (Winter) Current Berries Dark Green Leafy Vegetables Garlic Grapes and Grape Juice Green Tea Tomatoes Whole Grains Coming Soon Acai Berries Blackberries & Raspberries Carrots Chili Peppers Citrus Fruits (oranges/lemons) Kale and Other Greens Mushrooms Nuts Onions Papayas Pomegranates Spinach Strawberries Sweet Potatoes Walnuts Watermelon & Other Melons Guy Lambert
Posted on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 19:48:16 +0000
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