| 1. Broccolli | | | | an easy way to get an extra boost of this cancer |
| (And other cruciferous veggies like Brussels sprouts) | | | | fighting food. Ketchup lover? This popular condiment |
| Not only is this super food low in fat, high in fiber, | | | | is surprisingly a good source of Lycopene, the major |
| and scrumptious, it also contains Sulforaphane, a | | | | antioxidant found in tomatoes. |
| cancer blocking compound. Sulforaphane may help to | | | | 4. Flaxseed |
| neutralize carcinogens by increasing levels of Phase II | | | | This tiny seed, from the Flaxplant, contains high |
| enzymes in the body. Steaming broccoli lightly (3 to 4 | | | | amounts of omega 3 fatty acids, which is essential to |
| minutes) before eating, maximizes the potency of | | | | healthy brain functioning, and may also reduce breast |
| Sulfoaphane. | | | | cancer risk. Studies show that women who large |
| 2. Garlic | | | | amounts of omega 3 fatty acids in their breast |
| This vegetable is not only a delicious addition to | | | | tissues, have a reduced risk of developing breast |
| almost any meal, but also contains Sulphur | | | | cancer. Sprinkle ground flax seed over yogurt or |
| compounds, which may reduce cancer cell | | | | cereal, or take a flax seed oil supplement (found in |
| proliferation, and neutralize the effects of carcinogens | | | | the grocery store or health store) to receive its |
| in the body. The WHO (World Health Organization) | | | | anti-cancer benefits. |
| recommends 2 to 5g (1 clove) of fresh garlic daily to | | | | 5. Green Tea |
| attain maximum health benefits. Remember to wait | | | | For over 5,000 years, this slightly bitter tea for has |
| at least 15 minutes before cooking peeled garlic to | | | | been an integral part of Asian culture for its health |
| activate its cancer fighting properties! | | | | benefits. It contains the compound EGCG, an |
| 3. Tomatoes | | | | antioxidant, which has been shown to inhibit the |
| This red and juicy vegetable contains the antioxidant | | | | growth of cancerous cells in the body. Enjoy 2 to 3 |
| Lycopene which is thought to neutralize free radicals | | | | cups of Green Tea Daily, hot or iced, to receive the |
| that cause cancer. Drinking Vegetable Juice (V-8) is | | | | benefits of its cancer fighting properties. |