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.

WHEN TO EAT AND WHEN NOT TO EAT – THAT IS THE QUESTION?

In addition to what you eat, WHEN you eat is critical.  Have breakfast before 10 a.m. and eat lunch around 11 a.m. to keep blood sugar steady.  A snack around 2 p.m. will help you through the typical slump in cortisol levels, which starts around 3 p.m.  Finally, have dinner no later than 6 p.m. and a few bites of  a healthy snack around bedtime.  It is recommended to make your dinner your lightest meal to avoid stimulating cortisol output when it should be tapering off in time for bed.