There has long been this popular notion that cancer patients must stay positive. In fact, the thinking goes, if they don’t stay positive and smiling, it will have an adverse impact on their cancer. Conversely, if they can just smile and remain consistently upbeat through all the chemo treatments, fear, pain and exhaustion, somehow everything … Continued
Tofu is made from soy which is a complete protein source and contains phytic acid that can bind to dangerous heavy metals to rid them of the body, alpha-linolenic acid which helps control inflammation, and phytoestrogens.
In addition to making the right choices about what you eat, you also need to pay attention to how much you eat. Most of each meal should consist of vegetables, whole grains, and plant-based proteins…
Fruits are rich in flavonoids that can enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy. Flavonoids are not only potent antioxidants, but are also anti-inflammatory. It's easy to pack your diet with flavonoids—go for color! Good sources include blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, pomegranates, tart cherries, apples and apple skins, and Concord grapes. When selecting fruit, choose organic whenever … Continued
In the last in our series on the “terrain,” we’ll take a look at Blood Circulation. When you are healthy, your blood is neither too thin nor too thick. If it becomes too viscous, it is in a state of hypercoagulation. This can happen when you have cancer: tumors cause clot-forming platelets to become overactive, … Continued
Carotenoids are red, yellow, and orange plant pigments such as those in carrots, tomatoes, pumpkin, and winter squash. Carotenoids have important anti-cancer properties. For instance, lycopene, which makes tomatoes red, has the ability to inhibit the cancer-promoting growth factor IGF-1. Scientific studies show that lycopene helps prevent prostate, lung, and stomach cancers. In addition to eating … Continued
As an excellent source of vitamins C, E, K, beta-carotene and the mineral manganese, and a good source of the mineral zinc, Swiss Chard offers an outstanding variety of conventional antioxidants. Dark leafy greens also contain calcium to support bone health.* What to do with Swiss Chard: Eat fresh in a salad Add leaves to … Continued
Tumors are gluttons for glucose. They consume this blood sugar at a rate ten to fifty times higher than normal tissues. PET scans, which detect glucose consumption, have shown that the higher the rate of glucose accumulation in cancer cells, the more aggressive the tumor – that is, the more invasive and likely to metastasize … Continued
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day this weekend? Be festive AND healthy with these delicious and simple recipes! Kale is loaded with calcium, lutein, iron, and vitamins A, C, and K. Kale is rich in the all-important phytochemical sulforaphane, which research suggests may protect against cancer. Sulforaphane is formed when cruciferous vegetables like kale are chopped or … Continued
Cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage, broccoli, kale, and cauliflower, are rich in glucosinolates, a veritable treasure trove of anti-cancer compounds. They support the body's natural detox system, contain antioxidant properties, and are anti-inflammatory. Among the glucosinolates are indole-3-carbinol, which increases the activity of enzymes that make estrogen less effective, thereby blocking the growth and progression of hormone-responsive … Continued