How to Fight Cancer With Antioxidant Foods

It's no secret that the nutrients in many fruits and vegetables have been found to fight cancer by preserving healthy cells. Some foods keep cancer from taking hold, while others help the body to defy deadly carcinogens. No single food can guarantee that you'll never get cancer, but some simple changes in your diet can reduce your risk of getting cancer--and keep you healthier longer.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Make sure your diet is high-fiber, low-fat and rich in antioxidants by eating plenty of vegetables and fruits, especially strawberries and spinach. Fruits and vegetables in your diet help to reduce your chances of getting gastrointestinal or respiratory-tract cancers.
2. Follow the suggested number of servings from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's food pyramid to get the proper amount of daily nutrients. Note that the USDA also recommends a fiber intake of 20 to 30 grams per day.
3. Limit the amount of fatty meats you eat. A diet high in fat has been linked to colo-rectal and prostate cancers. Saturated fat (prevalent in red meats) may raise your risk factor not only for cancer but also for heart disease.
4. Consume soy and other beans to reduce your risk of colon cancer. These also increase your fiber intake.
5. Season your meals with garlic and onions, which are rich in antioxidant oils and interfere with certain cancer-causing enzymes.
6. Drink black and green teas daily for their antioxidant properties. These tea varieties thin the blood and act as anti-cancer agents.