Dazzler
10-17-2009, 11:04 AM
1. CITRUS
FAVOURED IN North Africa, the Middle East and India.
WHY WE LOVE IT Of all the fruits studied, citrus fruits, such as grapefruits and oranges, have been identified as some of the strongest cancer fighters because they contain molecules that interfere with the process of tumour development. They also reduce inflammation, which would otherwise stimulate tumour growth.
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Throw your favourite fruit, cut into chunks, into a romaine salad, or create a quick citrus salad with oranges, grapefruit, fresh mint and a light dressing.
2. CRUCIFEROUS VEGGIES
FAVOURED IN North Africa, the Middle East, China, Southeast Asia, India and Europe.
WHY WE LOVE THEM Cruciferous veggies belong to the cabbage family and include broccoli, cauliflower, kale and Brussels sprouts. Cabbage contains properties that stimulate our defence mechanisms against carcinogenic substances that can damage cell DNA and lead to the growth of tumours.
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Cabbage rolls are easy to make. Just wrap cabbage around seasoned rice mixed with chopped veggies and ground turkey, chicken, pork or lean beef. Pour some tomato sauce on top and bake.
3. TOMATOES
FAVOURED IN Europe.
WHY WE LOVE THEM When levels of the pigment responsible for a tomato’s bright colour are high enough, it may slow the development of prostate cancer.
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Since cooked tomatoes offer more phytochemical benefits, stip up an easy marinara sauce for pasta or add them to ratatouille.
4. MUSHROOMS
FAVOURED IN Japan.
WHY WE LOVE THEM Shiitake, enokitake, maitake and oyster mushrooms contain large quantities of molecules that stimulate the immune system and improve its response to aggressive cancer cells that want to reproduce.
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Add mushrooms to a stir-fry, along with cruciferous veggies, onions and garlic.
5. SOY
FAVOURED IN Japan, China and Southeast Asia.
WHY WE LOVE IT When the level of estrogen is too high in your body, it overstimulates the mammary glands and increases your risk of breast cancer. Phytoestrogens in edamame, bean curd, tofu, roasted beans and miso soup prevent estrogen from interacting with breast cells to reduce this risk.
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Make your own miso soup. Just buy a tub of miso paste – found in health food stores and some grocery stores – and add a couple of tablespoons to warm water for an instant soup base.
Note: An abundance of soy is not recommended for women with a history of breast cancer. Ask your doctor for more information.
6. SEAWEED
FAVOURED IN Japan.
WHY WE LOVE IT Marine algae is the only dietary source of a particular yellow pigment that directly inhibits the growth of microtumours and enhances immunity.
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Found in Asian markets and some grocery stores, seaweed can be steamed or boiled, sliced and added to your regular salad.
7. HERBS AND SPICES
FAVOURED IN India, North Africa and the Middle East.
WHY WE LOVE THEM Ginger, turmeric, chili peppers, cloves, fennel, mint and thyme contain molecules that reduce inflammation in the environments in which microtumours are found. (Inflammation creates a favourable climate for disease to grow.)
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Though you can incorporate turmeric powder into anything, one of the easiest ways is to make a dip served with toasted naan bread. Add about one teaspoon to yogurt (or a small amount of mayonnaise), along with minced onion.
8. GARLIC AND ONIONS
FAVOURED IN Europe, China and Southeast Asia.
WHY WE LOVE THEM When garlic and onions are chopped or crushed, molecules are freed that flush the body of substances that cause DNA to mutate and force dormant microtumours to commit suicide.
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Slice or dice onions into French onion soup and sprinkle lightly with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese before baking. Roast a whole head of garlic and use it as a spread – just cut off the top of the head so that the cloves are exposed, wrap loosely in aluminum foil and bake at 400°F for about 45 minutes.
Source (http://glow.ca/glow/health/nutrition/story.page/sid8491/eight-foods-that-fight-cancer)
FAVOURED IN North Africa, the Middle East and India.
WHY WE LOVE IT Of all the fruits studied, citrus fruits, such as grapefruits and oranges, have been identified as some of the strongest cancer fighters because they contain molecules that interfere with the process of tumour development. They also reduce inflammation, which would otherwise stimulate tumour growth.
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Throw your favourite fruit, cut into chunks, into a romaine salad, or create a quick citrus salad with oranges, grapefruit, fresh mint and a light dressing.
2. CRUCIFEROUS VEGGIES
FAVOURED IN North Africa, the Middle East, China, Southeast Asia, India and Europe.
WHY WE LOVE THEM Cruciferous veggies belong to the cabbage family and include broccoli, cauliflower, kale and Brussels sprouts. Cabbage contains properties that stimulate our defence mechanisms against carcinogenic substances that can damage cell DNA and lead to the growth of tumours.
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Cabbage rolls are easy to make. Just wrap cabbage around seasoned rice mixed with chopped veggies and ground turkey, chicken, pork or lean beef. Pour some tomato sauce on top and bake.
3. TOMATOES
FAVOURED IN Europe.
WHY WE LOVE THEM When levels of the pigment responsible for a tomato’s bright colour are high enough, it may slow the development of prostate cancer.
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Since cooked tomatoes offer more phytochemical benefits, stip up an easy marinara sauce for pasta or add them to ratatouille.
4. MUSHROOMS
FAVOURED IN Japan.
WHY WE LOVE THEM Shiitake, enokitake, maitake and oyster mushrooms contain large quantities of molecules that stimulate the immune system and improve its response to aggressive cancer cells that want to reproduce.
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Add mushrooms to a stir-fry, along with cruciferous veggies, onions and garlic.
5. SOY
FAVOURED IN Japan, China and Southeast Asia.
WHY WE LOVE IT When the level of estrogen is too high in your body, it overstimulates the mammary glands and increases your risk of breast cancer. Phytoestrogens in edamame, bean curd, tofu, roasted beans and miso soup prevent estrogen from interacting with breast cells to reduce this risk.
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Make your own miso soup. Just buy a tub of miso paste – found in health food stores and some grocery stores – and add a couple of tablespoons to warm water for an instant soup base.
Note: An abundance of soy is not recommended for women with a history of breast cancer. Ask your doctor for more information.
6. SEAWEED
FAVOURED IN Japan.
WHY WE LOVE IT Marine algae is the only dietary source of a particular yellow pigment that directly inhibits the growth of microtumours and enhances immunity.
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Found in Asian markets and some grocery stores, seaweed can be steamed or boiled, sliced and added to your regular salad.
7. HERBS AND SPICES
FAVOURED IN India, North Africa and the Middle East.
WHY WE LOVE THEM Ginger, turmeric, chili peppers, cloves, fennel, mint and thyme contain molecules that reduce inflammation in the environments in which microtumours are found. (Inflammation creates a favourable climate for disease to grow.)
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Though you can incorporate turmeric powder into anything, one of the easiest ways is to make a dip served with toasted naan bread. Add about one teaspoon to yogurt (or a small amount of mayonnaise), along with minced onion.
8. GARLIC AND ONIONS
FAVOURED IN Europe, China and Southeast Asia.
WHY WE LOVE THEM When garlic and onions are chopped or crushed, molecules are freed that flush the body of substances that cause DNA to mutate and force dormant microtumours to commit suicide.
DIETITIAN’S PREP TIP Slice or dice onions into French onion soup and sprinkle lightly with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese before baking. Roast a whole head of garlic and use it as a spread – just cut off the top of the head so that the cloves are exposed, wrap loosely in aluminum foil and bake at 400°F for about 45 minutes.
Source (http://glow.ca/glow/health/nutrition/story.page/sid8491/eight-foods-that-fight-cancer)