Ideal Nutrition

10 Cancer Fighting Foods

Try adding these foods to your repertoire. They have been shown to protect us from cancer.

1. Cranberries – protect against colon cancer
2. Kale - a good source of beta carotene and Vitamin C which protect against uterine cancer.
3. Eggs – 1 egg contains 1/4 the daily intake of choline a nutrient needed for normal cell function and protection from breast cancer.
4. Brazil Nuts - Natures richest source of selenium which may reduce skin cancer.
5. Quinoa - a good source of fiber and whole grain….which lowers risk of pancreatic cancer.
6. Edamame – contain compounds that mimic estrogen which can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
7. Green Tea – contains a cancer fighting antioxidant that is shown to reduce lung cancer by 18% when drinking 2 cups daily.
8. Sunflower Seeds - Excellent source of Vitamin E which may reduce risk of bladder cancer.
9. Sockeye Salmon – rich in Omega – 3 fat and Vitamin D – great in prevention of esophagus cancer.
10. Broccoli Sprouts – Good source of sulforaphane, an antioxidant that fights H-pylori stomach infection, which is a risk factor for stomach cancer.