Superfoods that Could Prevent Cancer

Cancer Epidemic

6 out of 10 people list improving some form of their physical health as their new years reso­lution, yet nearly 1.6 million new cancer cases are expected in 2013 in the united states alone. Most of these cancers are preventable with a change in our lifestyle and habits.

Few Facts about Cancer in Present Time

• 77% Of all cancers are diagnosed in people ages 55 and older.
• Cancer ranks 2nd only to heart disease for the leading cause of death. Accounts for 1/4 deaths.
• 5% of a ll cancers are hereditary in nature. This is usually a result of damaged genes.
• 1/3 – 1/4 cancer cases will be caused by overweight or obesity, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition.
• California experienced 25,360 cases in 2013, that is the highest number of breast cancer cases among the states of USA.

A substantial portion of Cancers could be prevented

The Gerson Therapy uses intensive detoxification to eliminate wastes, regenerate the liver, reactivate the immune system and restore the body’s essential defenses – enzyme, mineral and hormone systems. With generous, high-quality nutrition, increased oxygen availability, detoxification, and improved metabolism, the cells – and the body – can regenerate, become healthy and prevent future illness. These superfoods are just some of the cancer-fighting foods that can be consumed on a regular basis to fight the development of cancer cells.

Strawberries

Strawberries are rich in antioxidants known to fight cancer. Suggested 1-cup a day for cancer-fighting benefits.

Artichoke

Artichokes have 3 different cancer-fighting chemicals. Enjoy 1/4 cup of artichoke per day.

Flounder

Flounder Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and low in mercury. eating three 6-ounce servings a week is ideal.

Cooked tomatoes

Cooked Tomatoes are full of cancer-fighting properties. By heating a tomato verses eating raw, the molecule lycopene is more readily available to your body after heating.

Bok choy

This type of Chinese cabbage contains brassinin, a powerful cancer-fighter. Brassinin is also found in cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Bok Choy should be eaten 3 times per week. in 1/2 cup servings to obtain its full benefits.

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• American Institute for Cancer Research – Foods That Fight Cancer?
• Tomatoes, Tomato-Based Products, Lycopene, and Cancer: Review of the Epidemiologic Literature
• Protection Against Esophageal Cancer in Rodents With Lyophilized Berries: Potential Mechanisms
• Artichoke polyphenols induce apoptosis and decrease the invasive potential of the human breast cancer cell line MDA-MB231.
• Evidence of p53 mutation in an early stage of liver cancer in European flounder, Platichthys flesus (L.).
• Bok choy and broccoli may boost breast cancer survival

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