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  • Ten Foods That Can Help Lower Your Risk of Cancer

    Garlic - Prevent Cancer

    There are a number of foods that contain high amounts of antioxidants and agents that help reduce your chances of getting cancer. Below is a list that contains the names of these foods and there benefits to the body.

    Turmeric

    This brightly yellow colored spice is a first rate anti-inflammatory herb. It has been proven to aid in cancer prevention, skin damage, cataracts and Alzeihmers.

    Chia seeds

    Chia seeds contain the highest amount of omega-3 and fiber than any other seeds or plants known to man. These seeds are great for lowering cholesterol, normalizing blood pressure, and improving digestion. The other important part of the chia seed is the chia oil. This oil contains the antioxidants; courmaric, caffeic, and chlorgenic acids, that help in the prevention of cancer.

    Flax Seed

    This is an important seed when it comes to fiber and omega-3. This seed aids in building a strong immune system, preventing heart disease, and arthritis, and lubricates the digestive lining. It also is good for balancing blood pressure and reducing the growth of tumors.

    Tea

    All teas are good for your overall health. Green tea, black tea, and white tea, but the main tea to get the most benefit from is green tea. This tealeaf contains catechin polyphenols. Polyphenols are antioxidants that aids in many health benefits. These benefits include lowering of cholesterol levels, tumor growth, blood clots that could lead to strokes and heart attacks, type 2 diabetes and lastly, cancer.

    Spirulina

    Spirulina is a blue-green algae that is often taken as a supplement. This algae contains an abundance amount of minerals, vitamins, fatty acids, and nutrients that help the bodies immune system.

    Olive Oil

    This oil is a necessity to the kitchen cabinet. This oil has its own antibacterial properties that help aid in the prevention of infections of all types and has been studied to show its help in the prevention of cancer as well as diabetes.

    Grapes

    This is a delicious fruit that can be made into all sorts of goodies such as wine and grapeseed oil. This tiny fruit is anti-inflammatory and contains antioxidants that relieve pain, lower cholesterol, and help in the prevention of heart disease. The skin alone can increase blood circulation and protect the body’s connective tissue.

    Garlic

    Garlic can be used to treat high blood pressure, skin infections, athletes foot, acne, and kills intestinal parasites. Allicin is the antimicrobial that makes garlic important. It is used to treat bronchitis, allergies, and asthma. Garlic is also good for preventing blood clots and reducing heart disease, lowering cholesterol, increasing HDL (good cholesterol) and balancing sugar levels. Garlic is in the genus family “Allium” which contains onions, shallots, chives, scallions, and leaks which also have similar affects to the body. While it’s great to cook with, you can also use it to fight cancer by putting it into your juice!

    Alfalfa

    This contains a huge amount of proteins and nutrients. Saponins are chemicals that lower cholesterol. This leaf also contains phytoestrogens that help with breast-feeding.

    Aloe Vera

    Aloe Vera not only assists with skin problems but it is also good for the internal body as well. It can improve circulation, regulate blood pressure, strengthen the bones and joints, heal ulcers and constipation, regulate blood sugar, strengthen the immune systems, defend the body against bacteria, and heal internal tissue damage. It contains 19 amino acids, 12 vitamins and 20 minerals.

    Remember, eating right can save your life!