Health / Cancer prevention foods

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body when normal control mechanism stops working. Old cells don’t die and instead grow out of control, forming new, abnormal cells. Tumor is extra cells may form a mass of tissue. Foods habit have a great influence on heart disease, diabetes and cancer e.t.c. Example heavy boiled oils have high risk of cancer.

Cancer prevention foods List
S. No Food Name Details
1 Broccoli It contains sulforaphane which have anticancer properties. sulforaphane used to reduced the size and number of breast cancer cells, Prostate cancer cells, reduced tumor, lower risk of colorectal cancer and colon cancer
2 Carrots It contains beta-carotene and antioxidants used to reduce or prevent prostate, lung and stomach cancer.
3 Beans It is rich in fiber which protects against colorectal cancer and  tumors.
4 Berries It contains anthocyanins which has antioxidant properties to reduce the risk of oral cancer, reduces esophageal tumor.
5 Cinnamon   It reduces blood sugar and ease inflammation. It helps in stoping the spread of cancer cells.
6 Nuts It eating nuts reduces risk of certain types of cancer (colorectal, pancreatic and endometrial cancers).Brazil nuts are rich in selenium which protect against lung cancer. Walnuts protect against breast cancer cells growth rate.
7 Olive Oil Consumption of Olive oil has lower risk of developing breast cancer and cancer of the digestive system, colorectal cancer.
8 Turmeric It usage in food has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer properties effects. It helps in reducing of neck cancer cells, growth of lung, breast and prostate cancer cells.
9 Citrus Fruits Eating citrus fruits (lemons, limes, grapefruits and oranges) helps in preventing pancreatic, stomach cancers and cancers of the digestive and upper respiratory tracts.
10 Flaxseed It is rich in fiber and healthy fats. It reduces the growth and spread of cancer cells. It protects against colorectal, breast and prostate cancers.
11 Tomatoes It is rich in Lycopene which has anticancer properties and reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
12 Garlic It contains allicin used to kill cancer cells and reduces the risk of stomach, prostate and colorectal cancers.
13 Fatty Fish Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel and anchovies) are rich in vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids (block the development of the disease).
14 Green Tea It is rich in vitamin C which fighting free radical damage, shrink existing tumors and inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
15 Strawberries It slow down the growth of cancer cells,lower inflammation, prevent memory loss, and help you burn your body’s fat stores.
16 Spinach It contains vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids and bio-chemicals (flavonoids) prevent from cancers.



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