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FIGHT CANCER
HEALTHY BODY,HEALTHYMIND,HEALTHY FOOD
You may be able to reduce your risk of cancer with an anti-cancer diet. Researchers
are finding that certain foods may be particularly useful in protecting you from cancer.
Add more of these foods to your diet and make a cancer-fighting dish for dinner!
BROCCOLI
The sulforaphane in broccoli flushes out cancer-causing chemicals.
Try
Cruciferous Salad
.
PINEAPPLE
High in antioxidants, pineapple also contains an enzyme that may protect
you from lung and breast cancer. Try
Banana Pineapple Delight
.
SOYBEANS
Soy foods, such as tofu, soy nuts and soy milk, help reduce the
risk of breast and prostate cancer. Try
Soba Noodle Bowl
.
MORE CANCER-FIGHTING FOODS:
• Berries • Walnuts
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TOMATOES
You’ll get the biggest dose of lycopenes, which stop the growth
of certain types of cancer cells, in cooked tomatoes.
Try
Fresh Vegetable Lasagna with Fresh Made Sauce
.
GARLIC
The Iowa Women’s Health Study found that women who ate high
amounts of garlic had a 50% lower risk of certain colon cancers.
Try
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
.
