{"id":82779,"date":"2019-01-20T16:00:27","date_gmt":"2019-01-20T10:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=82779"},"modified":"2019-02-19T12:08:21","modified_gmt":"2019-02-19T06:38:21","slug":"7-foods-that-can-help-in-lowering-the-risk-of-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/india\/7-foods-that-can-help-in-lowering-the-risk-of-cancer","title":{"rendered":"7 Foods That Can Help In Lowering The Risk of Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Prevent cancer by consuming these foods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cancer is known to be one of the major health problems emerging in today’s time. It is caused because of various reasons including poor diet, nutrient deficiency, exposure to toxins and pollutants etc. Millions of people each year are getting affected by this catastrophic disease. Apart from the medicines, it has been found that there are certain foods which can contribute to combating cancer. The food we eat is majorly responsible for maintaining our health. The body is like a machine which needs the right fuel to function.<\/p>\n

Here we have listed some foods that are able to kill cancer cells and also lower the risk of cancer to some extent.<\/p>\n

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Garlic\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Garlic<\/a><\/p>\n

Garlic has a compound named allicin which prevents the cancer-causing properties which start developing in your body. Eating raw garlic within 20 minutes of chopping helps in reaping the benefits of this compound. It is the same compound which causes bad breath. Studies show that nearly 2- 5 grams of fresh garlic, if included in the diet, can help in promoting health apart from preventing the cancer-causing properties. Garlic also boosts the immunity and improves the functioning of the brain. Also, garlic is an amazing detoxifier.<\/p>\n

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Berries like grapes and strawberries<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Berries<\/a><\/p>\n

Berries are one of the best antioxidant foods. They contain a high amount of proanthocyanidin antioxidants which have certain anti-aging properties. Berries like strawberries, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, and grapes have a high amount of anthocyanins which are associated with reducing the risk of cancer. Freeze and dried black raspberries are helpful in reducing the growth of cancer cells in the throat. Berries are also a rich source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and gallic acid which boost the immunity and also fights agents which cause fungal and viral infections.<\/p>\n

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Spinach<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Spinach<\/a><\/p>\n

This leafy green vegetable is rich in minerals, vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants. It contains bio-chemicals and flavonoids which soak the damaging free radicals and flushes them out of the body. Spinach is also rich in fiber and folate which are essential for the prevention of cancer. Spinach contains antibacterial and antiviral properties and carcinogens which prevent tumour formation. It also contains isothiocyanates (ITCs) which help in detoxification of the body at cellular level. As per the advice of experts drinking freshly prepared spinach juice daily can hinder the growth of cancer cells within the body.<\/p>\n

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Olive Oil\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Olive oil, which is one of the staples of the Mediterranean diet, is loaded with several health benefits. It contains an element called oleic acid which is the primary ingredient and prevents cancer causing genes in the body. As per reports, regular consumption of olive oil protects a person against cancer. It lowers the risk of breast cancer and also of the digestive system.<\/p>\n

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Turmeric <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Tumeric<\/a><\/p>\n

Turmeric is a superfood which has medicinal properties. It contains an active ingredient called curcumin which has anti-inflammatory properties and anti-cancer effects. Turmeric also contains anti-oxidants which are good for health. Curcumin is specifically helpful in decreasing the spread of colon cancer cells within the body as it targets certain enzymes. It also has the capability of slowing the growth of cancer cells in the lungs and breasts.<\/p>\n

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Green Tea<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Green<\/a><\/p>\n

It has been found that women who drink at least two cups of green tea every day have nearly 32 percent lower risk of developing ovarian cancer than who don’t. There are certain flavonoids present in the green tea which are helpful in suppressing the growth of cancer cells within the body. Green Tea is one of the best sources of cancer-inhibiting antioxidants.<\/p>\n

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Cruciferous vegetables like Broccoli and Cauliflower <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Cruciferous<\/a><\/p>\n

Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage are rich in Vitamin B, polyphenols and magnesium that can slow down the growth of cancer cells. These vegetables, in particular, are helpful in preventing the growth of cancer cells in body organs like pharynx, larynx, and stomach. Cruciferous vegetables prevent cancer by protecting the structure of DNA. Also, they scoop up the free radicals. It has been observed that people who contain cruciferous vegetables in large amount have a lower rate of breast and colon cancer. These vegetables can encourage the cancer cells to die and make you healthier.<\/p>\n

Add them to your diet and stay protected from cancer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Cancer is known to be one of the major health problems emerging in today’s time. It is caused because of various reasons including poor diet, nutrient deficiency, exposure to toxins and pollutants etc. Millions of people each year are getting affected by this catastrophic disease. Apart from the medicines, it has been found that there […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":82780,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11315],"tags":[9559,5730,10835,9597],"class_list":{"0":"post-82779","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-india","8":"tag-breast-cancer","9":"tag-cancer","10":"tag-prevent-cancer","11":"tag-throat-cancer"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82779","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82779"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":83654,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82779\/revisions\/83654"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82780"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}