"Live Healthy!": Foods Against Cancer

Today, the most popular in the world has received healthy eating... However, some products help a person not only lead a healthy lifestyle, but also fight many ailments. When cooked properly, they have many health benefits. In our article, we have selected ingredients that have anti-tumor properties. And now we will tell you about each product separately, because they all deserve special attention.

The benefits of cabbage

Cabbage has long been known to mankind, experienced housewives can prepare a variety of dishes from it. But few people know that this vegetable has many vitamins and minerals. In addition, vitamin C remains in the product for a long time.

But today we want to talk about wild cabbage - broccoli. Experts have identified sulforaphane in its composition, which has anti-cancer effects. There are cases when the product slowed down the development of the tumor. In particular, broccoli helps fight cancer of the bladder, stomach, breasts, pancreas. An ingredient found in broccoli inhibits the growth of bad cells and causes them to self-destruct.

The second component of broccoli is indole-3-carbyne, which fights cancer by stimulating immune system.

Sinegrin is a substance found in cabbage in large quantities, which stops the multiplication of cancer cells and leads to their death.

In addition, cabbage contains vitamins of group B, C, iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, beta-carotene, sodium.

The vegetable is very useful for coronary heart disease, stroke, cataract. Cabbage juice is good for restoring and regulating blood composition.

The benefits of onions

Onion Is another of the most widely known vegetable crops around the world. Many people cannot imagine life without this ingredient. It is boiled, fried, and stewed, added to various dishes, both thermally processed and raw. It has been transforming the flavors of many dishes for over 7000 years. Recently it became known that in addition to its wonderful taste, onions have many other positive properties:

• sulfur, which is part of it, thins the blood and minimizes the process of blood clots;
• fights "bad" cholesterol;
• antioxidants contained in onions in large quantities prevent the onset and development of oncological processes;
• has a positive effect on a person's mood;
• improves sleep;
• folic acid contained in onions normalizes blood circulation in the brain;
• helps to remove toxic substances from the body;
• fiber allows the intestines to produce more good bacteria, as a result of which its work is normalized;
• onions are indispensable for diabetes mellitus, as it regulates the amount of sugar in the blood and stimulates the production of insulin;
• for colds and epidemics, onions help fight a viral infection;
• vitamin C and zinc make hair and skin beautiful and healthy.

Among all the listed beneficial qualities of onions, the most important is its ability to fight cancer cells. Allicin in its composition kills cells and prevents their further development.

The benefits of garlic

Garlic is similar in properties to onions, however, its qualities are even more pronounced. Its chelating properties make it possible to bind toxins and remove them from the body. In addition, the vegetable activates blood cells, which in turn kill cancer cells. Scientists have proven that garlic can act not only as a prophylactic agent against cancer, but also in the process of the disease inhibit the growth and development of bad cells and lead to their death.

The sulfur in garlic helps the liver function. With regular intake of this product in food, the incidence of stomach cancer is significantly reduced.

In addition, garlic has a detrimental effect on the development of various bacteria and fungi. Provides invaluable help to patients with heart disease, as it thins the blood and prevents the formation of blood clots. Recent studies have shown that regular consumption of it significantly reduces the chance of strokes or coronary artery disease.

However, not everyone is recommended to use the product; its consumption should be limited in the following cases, when:

• ulcers of the stomach and duodenum;
• other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• breastfeeding.

Use garlic with caution if you are overweight, as it stimulates your appetite.

The benefits of seeds

If many people refuse to eat onions and garlic because of bad breath, then the next product does not have such side effects. Although the seeds have enough positive properties. Many vitamins in their composition help the body to strengthen blood vessels, heart, restore hair, nails, skin, heal heartburn... The product has a large amount of vitamin E, which is also called the "beauty vitamin", because it effectively fights the signs of aging.

Lignans are phytoestrogens that are part of the seeds, which remove excess estrogen from the body, thereby preventing the manifestation of hormone-dependent types of oncology. The use of seeds is quite effective for the prevention of cancer of the uterus, breast, and ovaries.

However, do not forget about the calorie content of the product. A high indicator does not provide an opportunity to eat seeds in large quantities, especially if a person is already overweight.

The benefits of tomatoes

Recent studies have shown that tomatoes also have anti-cancer properties. A large number of antioxidants that make up their composition effectively fight cancer problems, preventing the formation of cells that lead to cancer.

Vitamins that make up the product of group B, C, E, A stimulate the immune system, restore the work of the heart and gastrointestinal tract, help reduce "bad" cholesterol. Eating red tomatoes in food has a particularly positive effect on the condition of the skin, making it smooth and even.

The substances in tomatoes can help you lose a few pounds without making too much effort.

But despite all the positive qualities of tomatoes, not everyone is recommended to eat them. Tomatoes should not be eaten by people suffering from urolithiasis. The starch in the vegetable can cause the formation of stones. Also, tomatoes are contraindicated in the presence of allergies and high acidity.

The benefits of green tea

As part of green tea discovered more than half a thousand useful components. The most active of them:

• caffeine, helps to feel vigorous during the day, raises emotional mood, improves performance;
• minerals present in the drink contribute to the proper functioning of the body, stimulate the immune system, restore the structure of nails and hair;
• polyphenol in green tea is a powerful antioxidant that prevents the development of cancer cells - tea has shown the greatest effectiveness as a preventive measure against cancer of the pancreas, liver and lungs.

In addition to oncological and cosmetic properties, tea helps in the fight against stomatitis, is a good diuretic, accelerates wound healing, relieves fatigue, and acts as an antimicrobial agent in the treatment of various diseases.

Remember that you should not use boiling water when brewing green tea, as in this case it will lose all its beneficial qualities.

The benefits of walnuts

The benefits of walnuts have been known for a long time. "Tree of Life" - that's what they call it, because the benefits that it brings to the body are invaluable. The substances contained in the nut stimulate the brain, saturate the body with vitamins and minerals, act as a prophylactic agent in the treatment of many diseases, including cancer.

Moreover, you should not overeat nuts, because this is a fairly high-calorie product, by eating 30 grams of a nut per day, you will receive all the necessary components.

This product is indispensable in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, male potency, hypertension, breast cancer, prostate cancer.

In addition, it is walnuts, in contrast to the rest, that have more antioxidants that fight cancer.

Nuts are used both in pure form and in various mixtures. The most popular composition that is used as a remedy is as follows:

• 120 g raisins;
• 120 g dried apricots;
• 120 g of nuts;
• 120 g prunes;
• 2 - 3 tablespoons of honey.

Chop all ingredients, combine and store in a jar in a cool place. Take a tablespoon in the morning.

Not only the nuts themselves are useful, but also the partitions, which many often simply throw away. For the treatment of prostate cysts, prepare the following decoction: 4 tbsp. pour spoons with 3 glasses of water and boil over low heat for 20 -25 minutes. Take 0.5 cups 3 times a day.

But in the treatment of oncological diseases, alcohol tincture is used: Fill a dark bottle with partitions and fill it with vodka. Let it brew for 2 to 3 days. Consume 1 tbsp. spoon before eating.

The benefits of citrus fruits

Citrus fruits are known and loved by many. Their season begins in winter when all other fruits are not readily available. The high content of vitamin C in the product helps to slow down the aging process and protect cells from environmental influences.

Bioflavonoids are one of the constituents of citrus fruits, which stimulates the antioxidant qualities of vitamin C and acts as a good prophylactic agent against cancer. This component is good at restoring blood vessels and rid the body of free radicals, preventing cancer.

In addition, fruits help in the fight against insomnia, restore hair and nails, regulate the activity of the heart and strengthen blood vessels.

Even the smell of these tropical fruits helps to relax and relieve depression and fatigue.

Do not rush to throw away the peel, after eating fruit, it also contains a lot of useful many useful components. Put the peel on the battery and enjoy the aroma, which not only disinfects the air, aromatizing it, but also soothes the nervous system, cheers up and relieves fatigue. Baths with peels are very useful for the skin. They make the skin smooth and velvety, and also restore blood vessels.

You can simply eat the peel by making candied fruits from it.

The benefits of wine

The most useful is considered Red wine... It contains beneficial antioxidants that help fight cancer.

When drunk correctly, it enhances the effects of radiation therapy. Specialists have noticed a special effect in the treatment of pancreatic oncology.

The course of chemotherapy gave significantly better results with the use of red wine.

In addition, scientists recommend drinking the drink as a preventive measure against cancer. Drinking about 600 ml of wine a month significantly reduces the possibility of kidney cancer.

The fiber in wine protects against esophageal cancer.

Please note that this is about real wine. Drinks fortified or diluted with alcohol do not have a therapeutic effect.

As you can see, it is not necessary to run to the pharmacy for vitamins and medicines. Eating healthy foods can not only preserve beauty and health, but even cure some diseases and, most importantly, protect yourself from cancer problems.