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Good Food to help cancer prevention

Broccoli
contains 100% of vitamins which the body requires. They also contain over 200% of the Vitamin C recommended for your body. One needs at least one
serving to help him wade off numerous cancers ailments. Broccoli is recommended for the bones and fighting cold. It has also been established that
Broccoli enhances the performance of the circulatory system. However, the only way you can preserve broccoli so as to preserve 90% of its vitamin C is
by microwaving it. When it is boiled or steamed, only 66% of the nutrients are preserved.

Salmon
Salmon is not only good food but healthy. It is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids that reduces chances of suffering from a number of ailments such
as heart disease, depression and cancer. One should receive a 2 ounce serving which contains half the amount of niacin required by the body. Niacin is
vital in protecting the body against Alzheimer’s diseases and the loss of the memory. Wild salmon are recommended because they contain 16 times less
toxic than the farm-raised ones.

Lemons
A single lemon is enough for you since it contains 100 percent of the vitamin C that your body requires. It helps in increasing the HDL cholesterol levels
which strengthens the bones. The lemon contains citrus flavonoids that inhibit the growth of cancer cells and thus it can be used as anti-inflammatory.

Potatoes
The red potato is said to contain 66 micro grams of foliate known to build the body cells. The sweet potato contains enough of vitamin A which is
required to fight cancer. It contains fat resistant starch but one should allow the potato to cool before eating it if he wants to maximize on the benefits.
The similar amount of foliate can only be found in one cup of broccoli or spinach.

Legumes
Legumes are very beneficial for the general health and for prevention of cancer. The main beneficial legumes are peas, beans, and lentils. It’s
recommended to consume at least three cups of legumes weekly.

Berries
All types of berries are delicious and useful; especially, blueberries. They supply us with the required minerals and prevent the occurrence of cancer as
it has many beneficial acids such as ellagic acid.

Green Tea
Green tea is a very common anti cancer drink as it is a very strong antioxidant. It’s recommended to drink one cup of green tea daily.

Tomato is a delicious red vegetables. It is rich in Flavenoid Lycopene which is a potent anti-cancer substance.

Avoid bad foods to prevent cancer

Ice Cream
Ice cream is loved by everyone. It is full of sugar and Trans fats. The flavors and the artificial food colors used are dangerous and damage the nervous
system. There are very few positive things that can be said of ice cream. On average, ice cream is bad and hazardous to your health.

Corn and Tortilla Chips
Corn that has been genetically modified is dangerous and bad. The corn is the main cause of blood fluctuations which characterizes itself in mood swing,
irritability and weight gain, Corn and the tortilla chips if fried in oil will turn in rancid which is the main cause of inflammation.

Pizza
Generally, pizza is not bad but when it is frozen, and is laced with dough conditioners and preservatives, it react with the body the same way sugar
reacts causing an increase in the blood sugar imbalances and unwanted weight gains.

French Fries
The French fries contain fats which have been linked to various diseases because they contain carcinogenic substances. When white potatoes are
heated at high temperatures, they form acryl amide. The oil that is used to hit it will turn rancid especially when oxygen is available and the temperature
rises beyond certain levels. This is what causes inflammation and this may cause serious conditions such as heart diseases, arthritis and cancer.

Potato Chips
Despite the few benefits that are derived from potatoes. The highest level of acryl amide that is found in the potato chips is what makes it to be classified
as bad food.

Bacon
According to the latest research, daily consumption of bacon meat increases the risk of heart diseases. According to the study carried out in the
University of Columbia, eating bacon 14 times every month damages the function of the lungs and is suspected to increase the risk of having your lungs
completely damaged.

Hot Dogs
According to the study conducted at the University of Hawaii, the consumption of hot dogs and processed meat increases the risks of contracting
pancreatic cancer by 67%. Hot dogs and bacon contains high levels of sodium nitrates which have been linked to leukemia and brain tumors among the
infants. Colorectal cancer is also promoted by sodium nitrate making mandatory for the hot dogs to be classified as bad food.

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Cancer is a very common disease nowadays. The number of
people who are suffering from cancer is growing with time.
As more researches are conducted to identify the underlying
etiology of cancer, our understanding of the protective factors
against cancer is growing up.

Type of diet is considered as one of the most effective factors
on cancer risk. Nowadays many types of food are available. Most
of them are manufactured. It’s very important to master the best
foods for cancer prevention.

Avoid bad food to prevent cancer

Everyone has his/her own preferences especially when it comes to diets. In most of the cases, the diet one puts himself or
herself on is mostly dependent on the needs of the body and sometimes the cultural requirements. There are those who are
comfortable on vegetable diet and those who cannot do without meet. There are other people who are comfortable with sugar
and those who can do well on salad. What matters here are, the body dictates and the type of food that are available?

There are chemical and sugar laced foods which are not good for the body and which one must avoid. Identifying these types of
foods early enough could be helpful in ensuring that you do not eat food that will hurt you.