Seven Foods That Help Prevent Cancer

Before we talk about the seven foods we need to talk about weight. Being overweight not only causes heart disease and diabetes, but it also causes cancer such as breast cancer, edometrial cancer and colon cancer.
GARLIC: STINKY BREATH, BUT SUPER HEALTHY
The same sulfur compounds causing that odor may also stop cancer causing substances from forming in your body, speed DNA repair, and kill cancer Cells. Garlic also battles bacteria, including H. pylori (the one connected to some ulcers and stomach cancer), and it reduces the risk of colon cancer. To get the most benefit, peel and chop the cloves and let them sit 15 or 20 minutes before cooking. That activates enzymes and releases the sulfur containing compounds that have the most protective effect.
BROCCOLI: PHYTOCHEMICAL POWERHOUSE
Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, kale and cauliflower contain photochemicals called glucosinolates, which produce protective enzymes that are released when you chew the raw veggie, rupturing the cell walls. Broccoli and its cousins are most protective against cancers of the mouth, esophagus, and stomach, according to a review of hundreds of clinical studies conducted for the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research.
TOMATOES:POTENTIAL WEAPONS AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER
The red color of tomatoes comes from a phytochemical called lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. To get the most benefit from lycopene, eat cooked or processed tomatoes, including tomato juice and pizza sauce.
STRAWBERIES: RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS
Research shows that all berries especially strawberries and black rasberries protect against heart disease, memory decline as well as cancer. Blueberries, blackberries and cranberries are top cancer fighters and should be included in the diet.
CARROTS: BEST EATEN COOKED
Carrots contain beta-carotene, an antioxidant scientists believe protects cell membranes from toxin damage and slow the growth of cancer cells. Some studies suggest carrots protect against cervical cancer, perhaps because they supply antioxidants that battle HPV (human papilloma virus), the major cause of cervical cancer.
SPINACH: A SUPER CAROTENOID COURCE
Spinach is rich in lutein and zdaxanthin, carotenoids that remove unstable molecules called free radicals from your body before they damage it. You can substitute kale, collard greens, swiss chard or romaine lettuce, but spinach is the best.
WHOLE GRAINS: GOOD FOR THE WHOLE BODY
Whole grains are much superior in preventing disease than white or more processed grains. Whole grains contain more fiber and thus take longer to digest, thus lowering your blood sugar level.