| John Wayne called it "The Big C". More than 25 years | | | | (4) Tomatoes - contain the antioxidant lycopene |
| after the famed actor's death, however, research | | | | proven to help prevent prostate and colon cancers, |
| has pointed the way toward cancer prevention | | | | so make sure the men in your life consume plenty of |
| through consuming a cancer diet, rich with foods to | | | | tomato-based products. |
| fight cancer. There are ten super foods to fight | | | | (5) Mushrooms -Shiitake and reishi varieties help to |
| cancer that should be included in every cancer diet: | | | | build the body's immune system and fight cancer cells. |
| (1) Garlic - one of the best foods to boost the | | | | (6) Sweet Potatoes - the beta-carotene contained in |
| body's immune system. Garlic has been revered for | | | | this potato variety shields the body's cells from |
| ages for its healing properties, but recent studies | | | | cancer invasion. |
| have proven that garlic consumption, along with its | | | | (7) Blueberries - the most powerful berry variety for |
| cousins onions, leeks and chives, also helps reduce | | | | antioxidants. |
| the risk of stomach and colon cancers. | | | | (8) Papayas - this tropical fruit is a Vitamin C |
| (2) Broccoli - not one of former President Bush's | | | | powerhouse, a known cancer inhibitor. |
| favorites, but who can argue about the powers of | | | | (9) Flax - flax seed and flax seed oil are very high in |
| its chemical ingredient indol-3-carbinol, a proven breast | | | | omega-3 fatty acids which are proven cancer |
| cancer fighter. | | | | fighters. |
| (3) Red Grapes - rich in bioflavinoids and resveratrol, | | | | (10) Avocados - the powerful antioxidants in this rich |
| both proven to be able to suppress the enzymes | | | | and creamy fruit is especially helpful in fighting liver |
| that encourage cancer cell growth. | | | | cancer. |