[Living Raw And Free] Foods That Prevent & Help Heal Cancer

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Aug 15, 2009, 12:03:58 AM8/15/09

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The National Foundation for Cancer Research does not list meat as a "good" food for decreasing your risk of cancer. However they do list vegetables, fruits and pure water as important factors in decreasing your risk of cancer.

Below, I’ve listed some of what I feel are the best foods (including water) to help decrease your risk of cance

r. These foods can provide you with a good start when eaten or drank in their raw/live state. Each one of these foods will help to prevent and may stop the progression of cancer or regress the cancer. In order to get the full benefit, they must be eaten fresh, organic and raw/still alive.

SPROUTS (especially broccoli sprouts) are powerful anti-cancer agents, which contain concentrations of the compound glucoraphanin equal to that found in 150 grams (5.2 ounces) of mature broccoli. The compound is a precursor to sulforaphane, proven in animal studies to boost cell enzymes that protect against molecular damage from cancer-causing chemicals. I eat broccoli sprouts every day; usually just adding them to a green smoothie.

PEPPERS hot and brightly colored - are a great source of cancer fighting Vitamin C, Vitamin A, folic acid and potassium. The compound in hot peppers, capsaicin may cause cancer cells to kill themselves.

CRUCIFERS including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collards, kale, brussel sprouts, bok choy, mustard greens, radishes, rutabaga, turnips and watercress, all include powerful phytochemnicals, which help stave off cancer by stimulating protective enzymes, blocking carcinogens from entering cells and suppress tumor growth. If you are suffering from a thyroid disorder, check with your doctor before eating Crucifers in their raw state since they contain thyroid suppressors called goitrogens, which, when cooked are destroyed. In my opinion, if you are not suffering from a thyroid disorder then you shouldn’t be too concerned about the goitrogens and get the full benefit of the powerful cancer fighting phytochemnicals by eating these in their raw/live state.

BERRIES - Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are rich in vitamins A, C, E, folic acid, selenium and calcium and contain polyphenols, such as ellagic, ferulic and coumaric acids, quercitin and anthocyanins, which give berries their color. They also contain phytosterols such as beta-sitosterol and are high in fiber and potassium, contain phytochemicals and are strong antioxidants. Berries may prevent carcinogens from being converted into forms that cause DNA damage and they may slow down the growth of pre-malignant cells.

WATER is the best thing you can drink. It plays a key role in digestion, nutrient transmission and absorption, temperature regulation and many other bodily functions. Drinking enough water can also help control your weight by curbing your appetite. It’s important for you to drink at least 64oz of pure clean water every single day. The best way to balance your alkalinity is to drink 16oz of water with the juice of 1 lemon… first thing every morning.

LYCOPENES are found in tomatos and have powerful antioxidant properties. Lycopene has an apparent ability to reduce the risk of prostate and certain other cancers, and it plays a key role in the body's defense against aging and many degenerative diseases. As a raw/living foodist, I believe that if you have cancer now and you are not eating a high raw/living diet, then you should heat the tomatoes to get the high level of Lycopenes out of them. If you are 100% raw/live then I suggest you make the decision that best fits your needs. When you have cancer, its not a good time to be dogmatic. It's time to get well and this is one food that will release more cancer fighters when cooked.

RAW OLIVE OIL - Extra Virgin, which is mechanically pressed without any heat or chemical alteration, is one of the healthiest types of fat and includes phytochemicals, which contain antioxidants and Vitamin E. Raw Olive Oil may help prevent breast and colon cancer.

FlAX OIL has amazing cancer fighting properties, since flax contains the vitamins B1, B2, C, E, iron and zinc. It is also full of protein, healthy fats (omega-3 and omega-6) and fiber.

APPLES (especially the peels) contain cancer-fighting phytochemicals and have been proven to inhibit the growth of both colon and liver cancer cells.

AVOCADOS are rich in glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that attacks free radicals in the body by blocking intestinal absorption of certain fats. They also supply even more potassium than bananas and are a strong source of beta-carotene. Scientists also believe that avocados may also be useful in treating viral hepatitis (a cause of liver cancer), as well as other sources of liver damage.

SWEET POTATOES can be juiced and they offer amazing healing power a 4oz serving gives you half of your daily value of vitamin C and 20 percent of the daily value of vitamin E.

CARROTS contain falcarinol and are virtual battalions of cancer-fighting carotenoids, particularly beta carotene and contain the compound Falcarinol which may have the ability to stop cancer cell growth

These are a few of my favorite cancer fighters; There are many more, so why not add your favorites in the comments section. Together we can change the world one post at a time. May You Have The Best Life Ever, RawManWalking