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believed to help fight cancer.
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American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org (pdf)
"If Americans ate a healthy, balanced diet that emphasized plant foods, engaged in regular physical activity, and maintained a healthy weight, as many as one-third of all cancer deaths in the United States could be prevented. Factors that can affect cancer risk include types of foods, how food is prepared, portion sizes, fat content, food variety, and overall balance of the diet. For the majority of Americans who do not use tobacco, dietary choices and physical activity are the most important modifiable determinants of cancer risk." Consuming a diet of "mostly plant foods (vegetables, fruits, whole, grains, beans), and limiting saturated fat and refined grains and sugars are associated with a reduced risk of chronic disease, including many types of cancer".
American Institute for Cancer Research
www.aicr.org
"No single food or food substances can protect you against cancer. But scientists believe that the right combination of foods in a predominantly plant-based diet may. Evidence is mounting that the minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals in plant foods interact to provide extra cancer protection. This concept is called synergy."
Prevention
www.prevention.com
"Nothing Left to Lose" profiles cancer survivors who outlived their doctors' predictions. Each chose alternative cancer treatments, and most began eating a nearly vegetarian diet after receiving their diagnoses. No one can say whether their unusual cancer treatments or their vegetarian diet contributed to their good fortunes. But now, a new study may offer a glimmer of explanation.
The study was published in the April 2002 issue of the International Journal of Cancer. It revealed that, in mice and in lab-grown cells, quercetin, resveratrol, and genistein, which are polyphenol compounds found in many veggies and fruits, decreased pancreatic tumor growth, increased cancer cell destruction, and prevented cancer spread."
The Cancer Cure Foundation
www.cancure.org
"Many of the common foods found in grocery stores or organic markets contain cancer-fighting properties, from the antioxidants that neutralize the damage caused by free radicals to the powerful phytochemicals that scientists are just beginning to explore. There isn't a single element in a particular food that does all the work: The best thing to do is eat a variety of foods. . . . Consumption of fruits and vegetables has been associated with decreased risk of cancers of the colon and rectum."
The Stanford Health Improvement Program
lslw.stanford.edu
"Diet and exercise can be powerful tools when trying to prevent cancer. Nearly two-thirds of Americans with cancer survive for more than five years after diagnosis. Appropriate weight, a healthful diet, and a physically active lifestyle are particularly important because survivors' risk for new cancers or other chronic illnesses are higher than normal." Eleven Cancer Fighting Foods: beans, berries, cruciferous vegetables (e.g. broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale), dark green leafy vegetables, flaxseed, garlic, grapes, green tea (decaf), soy, tomatoes, and whole grains.
WebMD
www.webmd.com
"When it comes to a diet rich in cancer-fighting substances, most experts agree that it should consist of a predominantly plant-based diet. "If you have two-thirds of plant food on your plate, that seems to be enough to avoid excessive amounts of food high in saturated fat," says Karen Collins, RD, nutritional advisor for the American Institute for Cancer Research."
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Research suggests that cruciferous vegetables decrease the risk of both stomach and colorectal cancer.
This vegetable family includes arugula, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, radishes, rutabaga, turnips and watercress. It is suggested to eat them raw, or "cook them quickly, just until tender-crisp".
www.webmd.com/cancer/news/
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