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There are some superfoods which can fight cancer. You need to know what can help people to fight cancer. There are many foods available in a house which can help you to fight cancer. All you need to do is ensure that you are getting the super foods in the required quantity through your diet. That can be simple when you know which super foods you need in your diet to stay away from cancer.

Broccoli

All cruciferous vegetables including cauliflower, cabbage, kale, broccoli, contain cancer fighting properties but broccoli is the only food that contains a sizeable amount of sulforaphane. It is a potent compound that boosts your body is protective enzymes and also flushes out cancer-causing chemicals. Scientific studies have found that it can also target cancer stem cells which help in tumour growth. It is good for fighting breast, liver, lung, prostate, skin, and stomach and bladder cancers. You can add broccoli from salads to omelettes to your pizza.

Berries

All berries are full of cancer fighting phytonutrients. Black raspberries contain very high amount of phytochemicals known as anthocyanins. They can slow down the growth of premalignant cells and keep new blood vessels from forming. These blood vessels can feed a cancerous tumour and by stopping the anthocyanins can help you to fight cancer. It is beneficial against colon, oesophageal, oral and skin cancers. If you consume a half cup serving berries a day, it'll help you to fight cancer and will also help your health.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are good for you as they help you to fight cancer. It contains lycopene which is a carotenoid that provides tomatoes their red colour. Lycopene can stop endometrial cancer cell growth and that was found in scientific studies. It is good against endometrial, lung, prostate and stomach cancers. You will get the most benefit from cooked tomatoes because the heating process increases the amount of lycopene that your body can absorb.

Garlic

Garlic is a well-known food that can fight cancer. There are phytochemicals present in garlic which have been found in scientific study is to halt the formation of nitrosamines. These are the carcinogens formed in the stomach and in some cases in the intestines. When you consume nitrates, which is a common food preservative such carcinogens can form in the stomach. If you consume garlic regularly, it will reduce your risk of some colon cancers by 50%. Garlic is useful for you to fight against breast, colon, oesophageal and stomach cancers. You can consume and garlic clove or a few cloves in any way you want. Many people also use it in food preparation as a condiment or spice.

Walnuts

Walnuts contain phytosterols (cholesterol-like molecules found in plants) which can block oestrogen receptors in breast cancer cells and thereby can slow down the cells' growth. That is why you need walnuts regularly. It can help you to fight against breast and prostate cancers. You can simply consume walnuts as snacks.

Beans

A scientific study conducted by Michigan State University found that black and navy beans can significantly reduce colon cancer problems in rats. It happens because more legumes main higher levels of fatty acid butyrate which in high amounts can provide protective effects against cancer growth. Dried beans are also effective in preventing breast cancer. Beans are mostly effective against breast and colon cancer problems. You need at least half cup of legumes a few times a week along with greens and other vegetables.

References

1. How To Use Superfoods As Medicine
2.Get Smart About Superfoods Infographic
3.Nutrition