They protect the body’s cells.
The development of cancer is closely linked to nutrition. Numerous studies show that the more intake of foods with antioxidants, the higher the body’s resistance to the formation of free radicals, precursors to cancer.
Antioxidants inhibit oxidation processes and protect cells from malignant transformation. Scientists from the American society for the fight against cancer has made a list of foods with the highest coefficient of absorption capacity, the carcinogenic radicals (ORAC). It includes:
The prunes. Substances anthocyanins, which are full of prunes, protect blood vessels. Another important component of fiber is essential for digestive health. It is helpful to eat 5-6 berries prunes 2-3 times a week.
Raisins. A handful of raisins a day fills the heart with potassium and magnesium, helps prevent stagnation of blood flow.
Blueberries. Due to the abundance of amino acids and tannins in its composition, bilberry protects the intestines from harmful bacteria. And this berry stimulates production of red blood cells.
Broccoli. The broccoli was discovered histidine, is known for its ability to prevent the growth of cancer cells, as well as sulforaphane that protects against radiation sickness and cancer of the breast.
Cabbage. Contains vitamin U, which protects the mucosa of the stomach and intestines from damage.
Red cabbage. There is a substance indolocarbazole, which destroys the within the body carcinogens.
Strawberries and cinnamon) contains the aromatic substance coumarin, which is one of the most powerful antioxidants.
Spinach – a source of cofactors, bioactive substances. One of them, coenzyme Q10 has the ability to recognize cancer cells and “notify” them about the immune system.
Raspberry. A unique component of this fruit is ellagic acid, which slows the division of cancer cells.
Tomato. It is nowhere as much lycopene, the pigment prevents the development of skin cancer, breast and prostate.
Garlic. Experts Complutense University of Madrid is recommended to eat two cloves per day for the prevention of oncological diseases (but doctors warn that fresh garlic is contraindicated in diseases of the kidneys and increased acidity of the stomach). Substance allicin, has a powerful immunostimulatory effects, as contained in the garlic volatile and iodine protect against radiation.
