Transcript Cancer Fighting Foods - Shepherds Center of Greater

Cancer Fighting Foods
Eat Healthy to Stay Well
Cancer Fighting Foods!
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There are many beneficial foods but there is no
ONE food or food substance that can prevent or
cure cancer.
Include many plant foods in your diet to get the
most benefit of cancer fighting foods!
Aim for 4 to 5 cups of fruits + vegetables EVERY
DAY!
Super Diet!
A cancer fighting diet will include many foods that
include cancer protective nutrients like:
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Vitamins
Minerals
Phytochemicals
Fiber
Phytochemicals are plant compounds (there are
more than 900 of them!) that promote healthy
tissue in the body and support the immune
system!
Phytochemicals
Types of phytochemicals:
(You probably recognize some of them!)
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Beta Carotenes
Leutein
Lycopene
Isoflavones
Beta Carotenes
Quercetin
Ellagic Acid
Saponins
Phytic Acid
Foods that have the most
Phytochemicals include:
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Beans
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Berries
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Cruciferous Veggies
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Dark Green Leafy Veggies
Tomatoes
Whole Grains
Green Tea
Soy
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(black beans, kidney
beans, black –eyed peas, etc.)
(blueberries, blackberries,
raspberries, strawberries)
(broccoli,
cabbage,kale, collards, brussel
sprouts, etc.)
The Plate Method
Whole
Grain
Protein
Fruits and/or Vegetables
3 Tips for a Cancer Fighting Diet
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Every meal should have at least one cup
of fruit, vegetable or both.
Cover ½ of your plate with fruits and/or
vegetables, ¼ of your plate with whole
grains and ¼ with protein.
Have fruit for dessert!