The same sulfur compounds that give garlic its strong smell can prevent cancer-causing substances from forming in your body, speed up DNA repair, and kill cancer cells. Don’t forget to include other foods from the alliaceae group, onions, leeks, shallots and chives. The sulfur found in this food group facilitates the death of prostate, colon, breast and lung cancer cells.
6. Ginger
Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and may slow the growth of cancer. This spicy root is also helpful in relieving nausea, migraines, muscle pain, and arthritis. Ginger’s anti-inflammatory power kills ovarian cancer cells in a test tube faster than chemo, according to a study at the University of Michigan Cancer Center.
7. Grapes and resveratrol
Research shows that resveratrol provides many health benefits including reducing inflammation and preventing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. It also helps limit the spread of cancer cells and triggers the death of cancer cells. If you’re looking to increase your resveratrol intake, consider consuming grapes, blueberries, cranberries, and pomegranates, each of which offers a wide range of antioxidants.
8. Green tea
Rich in polyphenols and catechins, notably EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). EGCG is powerful on cancer cells. This powerful antioxidant helps detoxify the liver and delays the growth of cancer. Laboratory studies have shown that tea catechins can shrink tumors and reduce the growth of tumor cells.
9. Pomegranate
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