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Superfoods Fight Off Cancer Cells

January 12, 2011 dave superfoods

Superfoods protect you from illness and keeps your body healthy

Fruits and vegetables are the superfoods loaded with powerful nutrients that fight off disease.

Broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower have natural chemicals in them that can combat breast cancer. Broccoli, especially sprouts, is known to aid in preventing some forms of cancer, such as rectal and colon cancer.
Hot peppers such as cayenne and chili contain a chemical called capsicum, which may neutralize certain cancer-causing substances and may help prevent stomach cancer.
Garlic increases the immune system cell activity and indirectly breaks down cancer causing substances. Garlic is also anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-biotic, and anti-inflammatory.
Citrus such as lemons, grapefruits is believed to help prevent cancer by washing it out of the body.
Leafy greens and yellow vegetables has been associated with lower levels of stomach cancer.

For a more complete list of cancer fighting foods check out The Cancer Cure Foundation.

The fact is, practically every vegetable and fruit on the planet is packed with nutritional superfoods. So, take a trip down to your local farmer’s market and load up on some delicious anti-fighting disease superfoods.

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Health Benefits Of Tomatoes

August 22, 2010 dave health benefits of tomatoes

Are there really health benefits of tomatoes to help reduce the chances of prostate cancer?

I came across an article written by Gloria Tsang and I like her points she makes in www.healthcastle.com. Gloria has a detailed chart with the amount of lycopene contents in foods. Check out the article on health benefits of tomatoes with the benefits of lycopene for reducing prostate cancer.

Over the years we’ve been told eating tomatoes help with the reduction of prostate cancer.

Many researchers studied this for years and their conclusions are pretty much the same with agreeing statistics.

Lycopene, which is an antioxidant, is the main ingredient in tomatoes. It’s what gives tomatoes its red color. Surprisingly, when cooked, more lycopene is produced. Unlike most raw vegetables, most of the nutritional value is best, when uncooked.

Because tomatoes give off more lycopene when cooked, consume more tomato-based sauces, than raw tomatoes. But, don’t let this prevent you from eating tomatoes right off the vine, just make sure your ratio is 3 to 1 in favor of the sauces.

Again, don’t give up eating raw tomatoes, especially during the prime growing season, enjoy these delicious fruits, but make sure you eat more tomatoes based sauces!

Eat Healthy and Well,