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One third of all oncological diseases triggered by unhealthy diet is a scientifically substantiated fact, says nutritionist Alex Kovalkov. But if you eat the “right” foods, we can prevent the development of cancer. Left to know – what products.
In vegetables, fruits, nuts, greens and roots, scientists have discovered a powerful anti-cancer substances that affect the disease as well as drugs used in chemotherapy. But unlike chemicals, natural substances are not toxic. Eating “anti-cancer” foods scientists call “nutritional chemotherapy”. She is a great helper (but not full cure) in the fight against cancer. Therefore, it is important to know what foods are able to resist cancer, and to include them in your diet.
Only one glass of natural milk per day, and the likelihood of cancer is reduced by 15%. Contained in milk calcium reduces the risk of polyps in the colon. And they, polyps that may eventually transform into malignant tumors.
Tomatoes. They contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that boosts our immune system and protects against certain types of cancer, particularly prostate cancer. Remember that tomatoes should be bright red and they need to eat 2-3 pieces a day.
Another antioxidant that has anti-cancer effect – vitamin E, its a lot of nuts (the preventive dose is about 150 g per day) and vegetable oil (three tablespoons a day).
Rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A) carrots and pumpkin prevent the development of cancer of the cervix, breast, lung, pancreas, colon, and prostate. The day is recommended to eat at least 200 grams of carrots or pumpkin.
Garlic and Brazil nuts contain large amounts of selenium. This trace mineral protects our organs (especially stomach, colon, esophagus, oropharynx, breast, and skin) from the harmful effects of carcinogens. As prevention physicians are advised to eat 1-2 cloves of garlic per day or 6-8 nuts.
Eggs, more specifically egg yolk. It contains choline, regular consumption of which 24% reduces the risk of developing tumors in the breast. Also choline is in wheat, liver and cauliflower. It is recommended that 1-2 eggs a week.
Horseradish, radish, radish and celery contain indoles and isothiocyanates — strong anticarcinogenic substances. Prevention needs to eat every day 50-60 grams of these products.
Contained in onions is quercetin inhibits the formation of cancer cells in the prostate and mammary glands, the ovaries. Daily minimum one onion of medium size.
Tuna, salmon, mackerel, sardines – they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which enhance antitumor immunity and vitamin D, which prevents the formation and growth of blood vessels that feed the tumor.
In green tea and rosehip contains epigallocatechin gallate, he is able to “program” the death of cancer cells. Plus in hips many anti-cancer vitamin C. oncologists suggest to drink a day for 5-7 cups of green tea or 4-5 cups of broth from the hips.
Wheat, corn, oat and rice bran rich in fiber, which prevents the occurrence of colon cancer, contributing to its enhanced paresthetica and promotion of food bolus.
Dried fruits, especially prunes. Due to the large number of antioxidants and dietary fiber are fighting cancer in its early stages. Enough to eat a day 5-6 fruits a day.
But the champion of anti-cancer foods is the cruciferous family. Broccoli, for example, contains a substance indole-3-carbinol (І3С), which contributes to the prevention of cancer is so effective that a weekly intake of just 100 grams of broccoli is a guarantee not development of benign prostatic hyperplasia in men and helps to prevent the occurrence of breast cancer in women.
Remember, the human body is constantly updated. Every minute the basic structure of the body wear out and are replaced by new tissue and biochemical components. About 98% of the cells of the body, thus, completely updated throughout! The source material that your body uses to samosoznania, it is exclusively from food and water. This means that your body literally consists of what you ate over the past year. So eat right and don’t forget that the regular prophylactic medical examination allows to prevent many diseases at an early stage!
