Radishes: They neutralize carcinogenic substances
All radishes contain compounds that help fight cancer. They’re especially beneficial in winter, promoting lung health, thinning mucus, and aiding digestion.
The tart flavor of radishes comes from mustard oil, which stimulates bowel movements and helps the body expel carcinogens.
Tomatoes: rich in lycopene
Tomatoes get their bright red color from lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent the growth of cancer cells, particularly endometrial cancer, which kills nearly 8,000 people each year.
Protects against: endometrial, lung, prostate and stomach cancer.
Protects against: endometrial, lung, prostate and stomach cancer.
How to consume: Cooked tomatoes are more beneficial, as heat increases the absorption of lycopene.
Pumpkin – Blocks cancer-causing compounds
Often called “magic squash” in some cultures, this nutrient-rich food helps prevent obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and elevated blood fat levels.
Pumpkin is rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, fiber, and tryptophan, offering numerous health benefits beyond cancer prevention.
Pomegranate – Protects against prostate cancer
Studies show that compounds like phenylpropanoids, hydrobenzoic acids, flavonoids, and fatty acids found in pomegranate juice help reduce the number of prostate cancer cells and slow their spread.
Turmeric: A Powerful Cancer Inhibitor
Turmeric: A Powerful Cancer Inhibitor
Used in India for thousands of years, turmeric is a key ingredient in herbal medicine. The UK’s National Institutes of Health conducted 24 studies confirming the anticancer properties of curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric.
Protects against: breast, uterine and colon cancer.
