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Living longer, healthier and happier lives is a priority for millions of people, and avoiding Cancer it’s a big part of the deal.
While providing our bodies with plenty of nutrients to fight disease and prevent certain types of cancer is a start, people still wonder: What nutritional compensations should I make?
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In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, California-based nutritionist and health expert Susan Smith Jones, PhD, shared some tips on which foods to add to our diets for the best chance of staving off cancer.
Here are some that prevent cancer. food options
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Sprouts are among the healthiest raw foods any of us can consume. While different sprouts such as alfalfa and radish sprouts provide excellent nutrition, broccoli sprouts are the most important in terms of cancer prevention and treatment.
One and a half cups of broccoli sprouts a day can, in fact, reduce our chances of cancer by 50 percent, advises Jones.
Health expert Susan Smith Jones, PhD, holds up a plate of various sprouts grown in her kitchen. (FoxNews)
While growing a significant number of sprouts takes only a few days, growing an actual head of broccoli with less nutritional value takes about 77 days.
“There’s hardly any better food on earth than freshly picked sprouts that cost pennies a batch and take two minutes a day to grow,” Jones said.
Vegetables
All types of vegetables, such as spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and collard greens, will give us a little extra protection against cancer.
Eating spinach may provide additional protection against cancer. (iStock)
A recent epidemiological study, made up of 206 other human studies, revealed that the most cancer-protective, heart-healthy and obesity-preventive foods are vegetables, Jones said.
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“And yet [only] one in five Americans eats enough vegetables to reap the benefits,” he added.
Tomatoes
There is no better fruit for men to eat than tomatoes in terms of prostate cancer prevention.
Tomatoes may help prevent prostate cancer, according to holistic nutritionist Susan Smith Jones, PhD. (iStock)
Cherry tomatoes are an even better choice, as much of the nutritional value is in the skin.
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The nutrition lies in the tomato’s lycopene, which gives the fruit its red hue.
Green Tea
Try swapping your morning cup of coffee for green tea for added health benefits.
Drinking green tea, Jones said, can not only help prevent cancer, but also has antiviral and antibacterial properties.
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Green tea may not only help prevent cancer, but it also has antiviral and antibacterial properties, Jones said.
It is also excellent for weight loss and immunity.
Nuts and seeds
Almonds are a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamin E.
Try soaking almonds in a bowl of water overnight to plump them up, soften your chew and increase their bioavailability, Jones advised.
Almonds are a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamin E, and an excellent food choice for cancer prevention.
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Throw some soaked almonds into a blender with four cups of water for homemade almond milk.
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Flaxseeds provide a wealth of nutrients to help prevent cancer, such as Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E.
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A few tablespoons of flaxseed meal per day can also promote glowing skin and high energy, boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, and aid in digestion.
