Every year, thousands in the US die due to cancer.
It is probably the second most common cause of death in the United States.
Needless to say, doctors consider it among the most dangerous diseases human
races have ever faced. There are several reasons known for increasing the risk
of cancer. Some are genetics, some environment related, while others are based
on your diet and lifestyle. While some of these reasons cannot be controlled,
many that are related your diet and lifestyle can be taken care of in a bid of
lower the risk of this fatal disease. A well-planned diet that consists of some
antioxidants rich superfood is what doctors suggest to prevent many cancers.
In this blog, we bring you a list of 5
superfood/fruits known to have cancer fighting properties. Take a look!
Soursop
Leaves
As per a new study conducted at Purdue University in
the United States, souraop leave content is very effective in curing as many as
12 types of cancers including breast cancer, prostate cancer, and lung cancer.
The study revealed the fact the soursop leaves have the ability to curb cancer
cell growth, approximately 10000 times more than a Chemo.
To derive the maximum benefits of sour sop leaves, you
should take soursop leave and boil them with 3 cups of water. Keep the liquid
on the temperature until it remains only one cup. Take the drink twice a day,
and it will surely help in killing cancer cells.
Green Tea
Many of us love green tea for its exotic taste and
fat-killing properties. But not many know that green tea can also reduce the
risk of several kinds of cancers. Green tea is actually rich in various
nutrients such as catechins, xanthine derivatives, epigallocatechin-3-gallate
(EGCG) and epicatechin, which doctors believe can prevent the growth of cancer
calls. Also, it has the properties that can prevent free radicals from damaging
the healthy cells. To reap the rewards, drink at least 3-4 cups of green tea.
Blue Berries
Sweet, nutritious and low in calories, blueberry is
a popular fruit. It is also considered a super food owing to its cancer
fighting properties. Full of phytonutrients and antioxidants, this fruit can neutralize
free radicals that damage cells, resulting into increased risk of cancer. The
fruit is also very rich in vitamin C and K, which can help improve your immune
system.
Soursop leave tea
Here is good news for tea-lover. There is soursop
tea available in market – and that too with amazing health benefits. Manufactured
by using natural soursop leaves, the tea contains various substances such as
Thiamin, fiber, magnesium, iron and not to mention antioxidants, making it a
real superfood. Its ability to cure and prevent cancer from happening is well
known and well deserved.
Ginger
Drinking 2-3 cups of ginger tea
daily also helps in reducing the risk of cancer, especially prostate, skin and
pancreatic cancers. It contains the components with ability to inhabit cancer
cells. However, it is advised to consult your doctor before taking a
supplement.