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In this day and age, cancer is no longer an uncommon sickness. It has a lot to do with the chemicals in our food, more and more of which are processed and “refined.” Hardly anything we eat are natural anymore, and the chemicals used to grow and prepare food are found to be causing more harm than good. The best way to prevent cancer is to stick to natural or organically grown products, and food that contain the complete natural range of the 72 trace elements.

	Seafoods - This is the most powerful anti-cancer food, since it contains the complete range of 72+ natural trace elements. Try to get a daily helping of seafood to get a good dose of these anti-cancer elements.
	*Tomatoes* - Rich in vitamin C, tomatoes are also one of the most abundant sources of flavenoid lycopene, which, according to studies, defends against cancers of the lungs, cervix, prostate and mouth.
	*Blueberries -* This dark fruit is rich in flavenoids that are shown to protect against several cancers. It also contains chemicals that act as antioxidants, which are believed to protect the body against “oxidative stress,” a biological process that causes aging.
	*Red Cabbage and Red Beets* - Cabbages are rich both in calcium and in anti-cancer flavenoids. However, of all the varieties, the red cabbage is the best source of flavenoids, next to red beets.
	*Spinach -* This dark, leafy vegetable is an abundant source of vitamin C and beta-carotene, which are potent anti-oxidants, and also of folic acid, which is vital to our health. Studies have found that two or more servings of spinach per week may considerably lower lung and breast cancer rates.
	*Garlic -* The strong flavor of garlic is caused by sulphur compounds, which have been shown to protect against cancer by neutralizing carcinogens and slowing tumor growth. Studies have shown that women who take in garlic at least once a week have a 32% lower chance of breast cancer.
	*Whole Wheat* - Studies have found that more whole grain in a woman’s diet reduces the risk of breast cancer and heart disease. Moreover, people who consume whole wheat products, like bread, pasta and cereals, have a 33% lower chance of these diseases than those who don’t.
	*Oranges -* Aside from vitamin C, oranges are also abundant in many other anti-cancer compounds. They contain more than 170 photochemicals, including more than 20 from the carotenoid family. They also contain limonoids, which are active anti-cancer agents too. Eating oranges regularly may significantly lower lung and stomach cancer risks.
	*Strawberries -* Studies have shown that people who consumed strawberries regularly have a 70% less chance of getting cancer. This appears to apply to all other colorful and deep-colored berries as well
	*Beans -* Studies have indicated that beans are rich in protease inhibitors, compounds that make it difficult for cancer cells to invade adjacent tissue. Fava beans have been found to block carcinogens in the digestive track, while soy beans contain isoflavones, which reduce the risk of breast cancer by blocking the tumor-growing influence of estrogen

Aside from these top ten anti-cancer foods, it will also do well to consume plenty of colorful and deep-colored fruit and vegetables, which are rich in anti-cancer flavenoids and anti-oxidants. These are best when organically grown, since chemically grown food may add poison residues in your nutrition. Choose foods that are closest to natural as possible, because “refining” food may cause the loss of important and vital nutrients that we need. Above all, don’t wait until you’re older or until you feel unwell. Start eating a healthy diet now!