​​​8 Top Cancer-Fighting Foods
8 Top Cancer Fighting Foods

Foods like asparagus ​are ​full of cancer-fighting compounds.

​​​​​1. Apples​

contain flavonoids and polyphenols which help fight cancer

​2. Asparagus​

is full of cancer-fighting​ compounds like selenium as well as vitamins A and C


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3. Avocados​

are rich in vitamins, dietary fibre, potassium, folic acid and copper


4. Broccoli​

contains isothiocyanates which have been shown to encourage the body's production of cancer-fighting enzymes



 

5. Potatoes 

provide fuel for the body and are rich in immunity-boosting vitamin C


​6. Pumpkins

contain alpha-carotene, a strong antioxidant that boosts immunity


7. Red beans​

have a high antioxidant rating and can protect cells from free radicals which cause cancer

8. Tumeric​​

contains curcumin extracts which help alleviate the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy


Ref: O17​

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