| Finding a cancer cure in the cupboard is not as | | | | epidemiological studies that conclusively point to a link |
| outlandish as you might think. Stunning developments | | | | between consumption, or lack thereof, or cruciferious |
| in science are pointing towards foods and natural | | | | vegetables and certain cancers. Studies associate |
| molecules that attack tumors and inhibit cancer cell | | | | diets high in cruciferous vegetables with lower risk |
| growth in a number of ways. Further research will | | | | for lung, stomach and colorectal cancers. |
| hopefully pave the way for a nationally recognized | | | | When observing lots of people over time, scientists |
| preventive cancer diet. | | | | ascertained that diets high in cruciferous vegetables |
| Patients can look into the existing research to | | | | were linked with dramatically lower rates of prostate |
| determine whether or not to incorporate several | | | | and bladder cancer. It's important to take |
| anti-cancer foods into their diet. It's a good idea for | | | | supplements to get the right amounts of the good |
| healthy people to consume these foods regularly. | | | | molecules. For example, the Department of |
| They could prevent cancer from occurring | | | | Agriculture analyzed 71 broccoli plants and discovered |
| unexpectedly. | | | | a 30 fold difference in the amount of Glucoraphanin. |
| Many of the foods aren't particularly unusual and can | | | | Sulforaphane is a product of Glucoraphanin, and |
| be picked up at any health food store. Let's take a | | | | Sulforaphane has been shown to stimulate enzymes |
| look at some of the research. Remember, this is just | | | | that deactivate carcinogens and inhibit tumor growth |
| a summary. You may wish to delve into it more. The | | | | in laboratory animals. |
| author concedes there are many foods not herein | | | | The author's recommendation is to make a smoothie |
| covered. Let's take a look at some potent | | | | with all the cruciferous vegetables a couple of times |
| anti-cancer foods, and you'll get one step closer to | | | | per week. Throw in a couple apples, oranges, or 1/2 |
| crafting a cancer treatments diet. | | | | cup of blueberries to sweeten. Add about a 1/2 cup |
| Be sure to always check any new medical | | | | water and use a high-powered blender like a Vitamix |
| information with a licensed medical professional | | | | TurboBlend 4500. Vegetables in the cruciferous family |
| before attempting any dietary changes. It's best to | | | | also have the antioxidants, Lutein and Zeaxanthin, |
| see a doctor for information about cancer | | | | and they're thought to decrease prostate cancer. |
| treatments, however, the diet part can begin at | | | | Some other foods that have anti-cancer substances |
| home anytime. | | | | are noteworthy, and you may want to include them |
| The cruciferous vegetables of broccoli, cauliflower, | | | | in a smoothie or two daily. Dandelion, turnip greens, |
| cabbage, brussels sprouts, bok choy and kale contain | | | | carrots, collards, canteloupe, sweet potatoes, and |
| substances like glucosinolates, crambene, | | | | apricots have the highest levels of beta-carotene. |
| indole-3-carbinol (I-3-C) and isothiocyanates. | | | | Beta-carotene has been shown to reduce lung, |
| Cruciferous vegetables appear to regulate a network | | | | mouth, throat, stomach, intestine, bladder, prostate |
| of enzymes in the body that regulate certain types | | | | and breast cancer. |
| of cancer. | | | | Flax, a great source of fiber, should be consumed |
| For example, looking at just one component, | | | | daily to facilitate healthy bowel movements and |
| indole-3-carbinol, we see a number of healing | | | | decrease the risk of cancerous changes. Simply grind |
| properties. Studies show that I-3-C inhibits | | | | up a tablespoon in a coffee grinder and drink with |
| proliferation of human breast cancer cells, reduces | | | | juice in the morning. Flax has lignans that block and |
| the activity of tumor-promoting enzymes, and | | | | suppress cancerous changes. The Budwig Diet |
| accelerated apoptosis in some cancer cell lines. | | | | extensively focuses on flax seed oil and cottage |
| Apoptosis is the technical term for programmed cell | | | | cheese, the elimination of some foods, and other |
| death. It appears to work by stimulating the | | | | dietary changes to stifle cancer. |
| enzymes the body uses for breakdown and | | | | Chili peppers, garlic, sea vegetables, rosemary, licorice |
| detoxification of chemicals and carcinogens. What | | | | root, grapefruits, figs, dark leafy greens and many |
| seems like an anecdote of funny folklore from a | | | | other plant foods have anti-cancer qualities. |
| Roman statesman, Cato the Elder (234-149 BC), may | | | | Of course, foods are just one of the many, many |
| have slight merit. He says, "If a cancerous ulcer | | | | options to pursue when seeking to prevent cancer. A |
| appears upon the breasts, apply a crushed cabbage | | | | cancer treatments diet is ideal for almost anyone |
| leaf and it will make it well." | | | | looking to lessen the likelihood of cancer onset. Most |
| Besides the in vitro laboratory studies and studies of | | | | foods are safe unless you have some rare condition, |
| animal populations, there are large scale | | | | allergy, or unusual contraindication. |