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This post is sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

Cancer. It sucks and it’s growing rampant. There’s no denying that the ferocious beast is being fueled by additives and modifications made to the foods we consume. Food is simply not what it used to be. Everything is being mass produced for convenience at our health’s expense. Eating clean, putting emphasis on nutrient rich foods is a step in the right direction towards prevention. There are several nutrient rich foods that have been proven to help prevent certain types of Cancer if consumed regularly. Here are seven top Cancer-Fighting Superfoods.

Purple Eggplant – Purple Eggplant are rich in plant pigments which are able to suppress the growth of new blood vessels and remove toxic free radicals from the blood and tissues.

Onion & Garlic – Frequent consumption of onion has been found to protect against colorectal, ovarian and laryngeal cancers. High consumption of garlic has been found to reduce all cancer types except breast and prostate.

Ginger – Ginger is a known remedy for inflammation, rheumatic disorders, and gastrointestinal illness. Ginger’s pungent phenolic substances known as, gingerols, have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor activities. A recent study in Korea found that gingerol is a potent inhibitor of tumor angiogenesis.

Cabbage – Cabbage and all vegetables in the cruciferous family (bok choy, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower), contain glucosinolates responsible for flavor, but most importantly potent chemo-preventive and anti-angiogenic agents.

Tomatoes – Eating tomatoes can protect skin against sun damage and inhibit cancer cells. Tomatoes are high in lycopene, a potent plant pigment and antioxidant.

Hot Peppers – Capsaicin, responsible for the heat in hot green and red peppers contain have been found to suppress the growth of new blood vessels that feed cancer. Capsaicin inhibited blood vessel growth in a number of standard laboratory tests for angiogenesis in the study.

Pumpkin – Pumpkin is rich in carotenoids which have been shown to decrease the risk of various cancers, including those of the lung, colon, bladder, cervical, breast, and skin. Studies have found that women with the highest concentrations of carotenes in their diets had the lowest risk of breast cancer.

For 100 years, the American Cancer Society has led the fight against cancer finding cures, giving support, and saving lives. Sixty years ago, 1 out of 3 people diagnosed with cancer survived at least 5 years. Today, thanks to the American Cancer Society, 2 out of 3 will survive, but they won’t stop until it’s 3 out of 3. The American Cancer Society has been part of nearly every major cancer breakthrough in recent history, and have 46 Nobel Laureates to show for it. But there’s still more work to be done as hundreds of research studies went unfunded while 577,000 Americans died of cancer this year. Cancer thrives on silence and complacency and only action will finish the fight.

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