Yogurt
Scientists have found that the active culture of bacteria in yogurt, which is called Lactobacillus, actually helps to fortify the immune system. Studies have shown that the use of yogurt in the diet has triples the internal production of interferon which the immune system uses against tumor cells. Yogurt has also been shown to raise the level of natural killer cells. Yogurt has also been proven to slow down the growth of tumor cells in the GI tract and is able to improve the immune systems ability to destroy active tumor cells. Choose brands that state "contain live and active cultures" on the package. Avoid sweetened yogurt due to the high sugar content.
Garlic
Garlic has been found to stimulate natural protection against tumor cells. It has been discovered that garlic is toxic to invading pathogens and tumor cells, however it is harmless to normal, healthy cells.
Carotenoids
Carotenoids and bioflavonoids absorb dangerous particles. They have the potential to stimulate the immune system. There is evidence that both of these may be toxic to tumor cells. Carotenoids can be found in green and orange fruits and vegetables. Bioflavonoids are found in citrus, whole grains, honey, and other plant foods.
Cruciferous Vegetables
Broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower all have an active ingredient called "indoles" which have been proven to be protective against cancer. These vegetables are able to increase the body's production of important protective enzymes.
Legumes
Also known as seed foods. These foods have a unique ability to envelop tumor cells and prevent their growth.
Others
Apples, apricots, barley, citrus fruit, cranberries, fiber, figs, fish oil, fish, ginger, green tea, spinach, and seaweed have the ability to slow tumor growth in various ways.
Information offered by cancer center.com 1/23/2010
Scientists have found that the active culture of bacteria in yogurt, which is called Lactobacillus, actually helps to fortify the immune system. Studies have shown that the use of yogurt in the diet has triples the internal production of interferon which the immune system uses against tumor cells. Yogurt has also been shown to raise the level of natural killer cells. Yogurt has also been proven to slow down the growth of tumor cells in the GI tract and is able to improve the immune systems ability to destroy active tumor cells. Choose brands that state "contain live and active cultures" on the package. Avoid sweetened yogurt due to the high sugar content.
Garlic
Garlic has been found to stimulate natural protection against tumor cells. It has been discovered that garlic is toxic to invading pathogens and tumor cells, however it is harmless to normal, healthy cells.
Carotenoids
Carotenoids and bioflavonoids absorb dangerous particles. They have the potential to stimulate the immune system. There is evidence that both of these may be toxic to tumor cells. Carotenoids can be found in green and orange fruits and vegetables. Bioflavonoids are found in citrus, whole grains, honey, and other plant foods.
Cruciferous Vegetables
Broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower all have an active ingredient called "indoles" which have been proven to be protective against cancer. These vegetables are able to increase the body's production of important protective enzymes.
Legumes
Also known as seed foods. These foods have a unique ability to envelop tumor cells and prevent their growth.
Others
Apples, apricots, barley, citrus fruit, cranberries, fiber, figs, fish oil, fish, ginger, green tea, spinach, and seaweed have the ability to slow tumor growth in various ways.
Information offered by cancer center.com 1/23/2010
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