Cancer-fighting foods table.
| Foods | Effects on cancer |
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| Avocados |
May attack free radicals in the body by blocking intestinal absorption of certain fats; may be useful in treating viral hepatitis (a cause of liver cancer)
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| Beans |
May prevent or slow genetic damage to cells, prevent prostate cancer, and lower the risk of digestive cancers
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| Berries |
May help prevent skin, bladder, lung, and breast cancers and slow the reproduction of cancer cells
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Cabbage and cauliflower
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May slow cancer growth and development and help to reduce the risk of lung, prostate, and bladder cancers
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Broccoli
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May prevent some types of cancer, including stomach, colon and rectal
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Carrots
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May reduce a wide range of cancers including lung, mouth, throat, stomach, intestine, bladder, prostate and breast
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Chili peppers and jalapeños
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May prevent cancers such as stomach cancer
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Cruciferous vegetables
(broccoli, cauliflower, kale,
Brussels sprouts, and
cabbage)
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May help decrease prostate and other cancers
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Dark green leafy vegetables
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May reduce the risk of lung and breast cancer
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| Figs |
May shrink tumors
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| Flax |
May reduce the risk of breast, skin, and lung cancer
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| Garlic |
May increase the activity of immune cells that fight cancer and indirectly help break down cancer causing substances.
May help block carcinogens from entering cells and slow tumor development. May render carcinogens in the liver inactive
May lower risk of a variety of cancers including stomach, colon, lung and skin
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| Grapefruit |
May prevent cancer by sweeping carcinogens out of the body and inhibit the proliferation of breast-cancer cells in vitro
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| Grapes |
May inhibit the enzymes that can stimulate cancer-cell growth and suppress immune response
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| Kale |
May help stop the conversion of certain lesions to cancerous cells in estrogen-sensitive tissues, suppress tumor growth, and block cancer-causing substances from reaching their targets
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Licorice root
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May prevent the growth of prostate cancer
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Mushrooms
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May help the body fight cancer and build the immune system
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| Nuts |
May suppress the growth of cancers
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| Oranges and lemons |
May stimulate cancer-killing immune cells like lymphocytes that may function in breaking down cancer-causing substances
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| Papayas |
May reduce absorption of cancer-causing nitrosamines from the soil or processed foods.
May minimize cervical dysplasia and certain cancers
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| Red wine |
May inhibit cell proliferation and help prevent cancer
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| Rosemary |
May inhibit the development of breast and skin tumors
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| Seaweed and other sea vegetables |
May help in the fight against breast cancer
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| Soy products like tofu |
May help to prevent breast and prostate cancer by blocking and suppressing cancerous changes
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| Sweet potatoes |
May prevent cancer cells from dividing, reduce the risk of cancer of the stomach, lung, colon, rectum, liver and pancreas, and protect against various types of cancer
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| Tomatoes |
May combat prostate cancer and protect against breast, lung, mouth, stomach, and pancreatic cancer. May reduce risk of breast, prostate, pancreas and colorectal cancer. May prevent cellular damage that leads to cancer.
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| Tumeric |
May inhibit the production of the inflammation-related enzyme cyclo-oxygenase 2 (COX-2), which reaches abnormally high levels in certain inflammatory diseases and cancers, especially bowel and colon cancer
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| Whole grains |
May help decrease the risk of developing most types of cancer
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Above: Cancer-fighting foods table