Foods That Prevent Cancer

Cancer claims thousands of lives each year. From breast cancer and lung cancer to colon cancer, this disease affects each gender, race and age. Some cancers can be detected early, giving the patient better odds for survival. There are others, however, that cannot be detected until it is too late and treatment is not an option. Therefore, the key is prevention. The best way to prevent this disease is to eat the foods that have been shown to most effectively prevent it.

Flaxseeds

• Flaxseeds contain an antioxidant called lingans that can block and/or suppress cancerous changes in the cells. Flaxseed can be found at your local health food store or in you supermarket.

Blueberries

• These tasty treats are not only a great snack, but have the most cancer fighting compounds than any other food in the store. Eating these can help fight all types of cancers.

Tomatoes

• Lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, helps prevent prostate, stomach, breast and lung cancers. They are most effective when a tomato has been cooked.

Grapes

• Antioxidant is the name of the game when it comes to preventing cancer and grapes contain one called resveratrol. This helps prevent damage to the cells before it can take place.

Leafy Green Vegetables

• These veggies contain carotenoids that kill the floating free radicals in your body before they have an opportunity to cause cancer growth.

Garlic

• The health benefits of garlic are endless, but its cancer fighting benefits are priceless. It is especially effective at preventing lung, colon and skin cancer.