Posts Tagged ‘Garlic’
Antioxidants, phytochemicals and their effects on cancer
You’ve heard of antioxidants like vitamin C, lycopene and beta-carotene (found in many fruits and vegetables). Studies suggest that people who eat meals rich in fruits and vegetables have lower risk of developing cancer. A variety of chemical compounds from plants, namely phytochemicals, also appears to protect our cells from harmful compounds from food and environment, and prevent our cells from damage and mutations.

A diet that could prevent cancer is not so different from the diet that you should adopt all the ways. Such a diet contains plenty of fruits and vegetables and whole grains, fish and lean meats.
And body weight is important too. Keep your BMI in the right range and try to lose weight if necessary. Everyone knows that overweight and obesity are risk factors in the development of heart disease and diabetes. It is now clear that these two factors are major risk factors for breast, endometrial, colon, etc.. (In many cancers, actually).
So what foods to avoid cancer, or at least put the odds on your side in the prevention of cancer, you should eat first? We examined carefully to make various studies on the subject and has released a list of foods you should eat in large quantities, as soon as possible
Who would have thought that a breath full of garlic was good for you? These are the organo-sulfur compounds responsible for this peculiar smell of garlic, which could block the formation of cancer causing substances in your body, accelerate the repair of DNA and destroy cancer cells.
You ask again? Garlic also fights bacteria, including Helicobacter pylori (a bacterium linked to ulcers as well as some cancers of the stomach), and it reduces the risk of colon cancer.
To get the best benefits of garlic, peel and slice the cloves of garlic, then let stand 15-20 minutes before cooking. By doing this, you activate enzymes and free up the organo-sulfur compounds (which have a key role in cancer prevention). And stay true to the cloves of garlic, do not take food supplements with garlic. There is no hard evidence that garlic supplements can reduce your risk of cancer. Garlic is the key to food family alliums, but studies suggest that the onions, leeks, chives and scallions may also help prevent cancer of the stomach.