10 best fruits and vegetables to prevent cancer
(Baonghean.vn) - Building a reasonable diet and regularly using foods rich in antioxidants is one of the ways to help you prevent cancer effectively... Below are tubers and fruits that not only provide many nutrients but also have the effect of preventing cancer.
1. Garlic
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| According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, garlic tops the list of foods that help prevent cancer effectively. Methylcysteine in garlic is an ingredient that helps suppress the development of liver cancer and colon cancer. |
2. Turmeric
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| Turmeric contains a large amount of curcumin which has the ability to neutralize cancer cells and prevent the formation of new cancer cells without affecting surrounding healthy cells. |
3. Sweet potatoes
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| Sweet potatoes contain a special ingredient called DHEA. This hormone can prevent cancer and anti-aging. Beta-carotene, the substance that gives sweet potatoes their orange color, has been shown to help fight stomach cancer by promoting faster cancer cell death. What's more, it can slow the growth of breast cancer. |
4. Tomatoes
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| Lycopene is the pigment that gives tomatoes their bright red color. Moreover, lycopene is also effective in preventing prostate cancer, breast cancer and gastrointestinal cancer. |
5. Gac
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| Enter photo descriptionStudies show that lycopene in gac can stimulate communication between cells and reduce the risk of cancer. Not only does it prevent many dangerous cancers, gac also plays an important role in improving resistance, good for the heart and digestive system. |
6. Peas
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| Peas, especially fresh peas, contain a phytonutrient called coumestrol, which is one of the key ingredients in preventing stomach cancer. In addition, peas are rich in vitamin K, calcium, and vitamin B, which are essential for keeping bones healthy. Adding peas to your diet can help prevent osteoporosis. |
7. Grapefruit
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| Eating grapefruit in moderation can help you prevent three types of cancer: lung cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. In addition, eating 170 grams of grapefruit every day also activates enzymes in the body, helping our bodies fight lung cancer. |
8. Apples
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| If you eat an apple a day, you will never have to see a doctor. And that is absolutely true. Foreigners have the habit of eating apples every morning. Because apples contain a lot of antioxidant fermentation active ingredients, preventing cancer cells very effectively. |
9. Butter
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| The dark green part of the avocado contains carotenoids that fight tumor formation. Avocados also contain Lutein - which reduces the risk of prostate cancer in men. |
10. Grapes
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| Grapes contain a lot of flavonoids that can prevent cancer cell damage; reduce the growth of cancer cells in the stomach, liver and breast cells... Eating grapes regularly also reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. |
