{"id":31783,"date":"2018-07-10T09:48:09","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T04:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=31783"},"modified":"2020-09-04T16:06:17","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T10:36:17","slug":"prevent-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=31783","title":{"rendered":"9 Food Items That Really Help Prevent Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cancer affects millions around the world, each year. Although this fatal disease doesn\u2019t have any specified cause, several reasons such as nutrition deficiency, poor diet and congestion of toxin-laden foods can result in cancer. Most people from the medical community believe that you can&#8217;t stop cancer, but we believe that you should still do your bit to prevent it. Easy part is that you just have to add certain foods in your daily diet to prevent cancer. Read on to know 9 foods that may help you in keeping cancer at bay.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anti-Cancerous Foods You Should Consume<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here is the list of 9 foods you can consume to prevent cancer.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">1. Broccoli<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31811\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/img-broccoli-2018-071.jpg\" alt=\"broccoli\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Broccoli helps in combating colon, prostate and <a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/health-conditions\/bladder-cancer\/\"><strong>bladder cancer<\/strong><\/a>. It is rich source of fibre and also contains sulforaphane, which is a potent compound that significantly boosts body\u2019s protective enzymes and flushes out cancer-causing toxins.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">2. Garlic<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34617\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/img-garlic-2018-011.jpg\" alt=\"garlic\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/img-garlic-2018-011.jpg 700w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/img-garlic-2018-011-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/img-garlic-2018-011-696x467.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/img-garlic-2018-011-626x420.jpg 626w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Garlic has various antibacterial properties that prevent cancer cells from multiplying, thereby halting its progression. It kills cancer cells associated with esophageal, colon, stomach and <a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/health-conditions\/breast-cancer\/\"><strong>breast<\/strong><\/a> cancer. Garlic also enhances body&#8217;s immune system to combat cancer.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">3. Oranges<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33884\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-oranges2018-05.jpg\" alt=\"oranges\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-oranges2018-05.jpg 700w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-oranges2018-05-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-oranges2018-05-696x467.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-oranges2018-05-626x420.jpg 626w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Oranges contain adequate amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/hot-topics\/aging\/vitamin-c\/\"><strong>vitamin C<\/strong><\/a> and various antioxidants, which help in preventing cancer. Consuming citrus-rich fruits can reduce risk of several other diseases and can also help in reducing cholesterol levels. It can also speed up your weight loss and impart a glow to your skin.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">4. Green Tea<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33883\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-green-tea2018-051.jpg\" alt=\"green tea\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-green-tea2018-051.jpg 700w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-green-tea2018-051-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-green-tea2018-051-696x467.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-green-tea2018-051-626x420.jpg 626w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Green tea is super-packed with antioxidants and prevents oral, esophageal, <a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/health-conditions\/lung-cancer\/\"><strong>lung<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/health-conditions\/pancreatic-cancer\/\"><strong>pancreatic<\/strong><\/a>, liver and prostate cancer. It also contains polyphenols and flavonoids that have various anti-cancer properties.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">5. Blueberries<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33871\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-blueberries2018-05.jpg\" alt=\"blueberries\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-blueberries2018-05.jpg 700w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-blueberries2018-05-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-blueberries2018-05-696x467.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img-blueberries2018-05-626x420.jpg 626w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Blueberries are extremely rich in antioxidants. They can neutralize free radicals, which are rather unstable compounds. Free radicals can cause damage to healthy body cells and may also lead to cancer.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">6. Ginger<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35884\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/img_Ginger_2018_09.jpg\" alt=\"Ginger\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/img_Ginger_2018_09.jpg 700w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/img_Ginger_2018_09-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/img_Ginger_2018_09-696x467.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/img_Ginger_2018_09-626x420.jpg 626w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Surprisingly, ginger can trick the cancer cells to kill themselves. Now what can be better than this? Ginger stops <a href=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/health-conditions\/ovarian-cancer\/\"><strong>ovarian cancer<\/strong><\/a> cells from both multiplying and growing, thereby limiting their ability to spread. It also relieves nausea and motion sickness. <span id=\":2y3.co\" class=\"tL8wMe EMoHub\">Ginger is also effective in preventing pancreatic cancer.<sup><strong>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4369959\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">1<\/a>]<\/strong><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">7. Apples<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32336\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/img-apple-2018-01.jpg\" alt=\"apple\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/img-apple-2018-01.jpg 700w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/img-apple-2018-01-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/img-apple-2018-01-696x467.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zovon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/img-apple-2018-01-626x420.jpg 626w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The old saying \u201cAn apple a day, keeps the doctor away\u201d also applies in keeping cancer at bay. Apples have various disease-fighting benefits and inhibit multiplication of breast and prostate cancer cells. Procyanidins, another antioxidant found in apples are said to trigger a series of cell signals which cause cancer cell death.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">8. Lentils<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31808\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/iimg-lentils-2018-07.jpg\" alt=\"lentils\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lentils can help in preventing breast and bowel cancer. They also support enzyme production in the body that have significant anti-cancer benefits. Lentils also help in regulating blood sugar levels of a diabetic patient.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">9. Salmon<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31809\" src=\"https:\/\/zovon.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/imhg-salmon-2018-07.jpg\" alt=\"salmon\" width=\"700\" height=\"470\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Salmon is rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and contains adequate vitamins, selenium and proteins, all of which can prevent liver cancer. Furthermore, it decreases the risk of heart attack. People who eat four or more servings of fish every week are less likely to develop various kinds of blood cancers including myeloma, leukemia, and non-Hodgkin\u2019s lymphoma<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Do you include all these above-mentioned foods in your diet everyday? If not, now is the time to include all these foods for living a cancer-free life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cancer affects millions around the world, each year. Although this fatal disease doesn\u2019t have any specified cause, several reasons such as nutrition deficiency, poor diet and congestion of toxin-laden foods can result in cancer. 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