MEDAN, KabarMedan.com | Efforts to prevent the body from various health problems is to always eat healthy foods. This is done not only to increase the body’s immune system, but also to prevent and reduce the risk of cancer.
Cancer can also arise due to an improper diet. Therefore, it is very important for us to know the types of foods that can reduce the growth of cancer cells in the body.
Reported from HalodocHere are 6 anti-cancer foods that can be consumed:
- garlic
As we know, garlic is one of the kitchen spices that has a very sharp aroma. However, garlic is one of the foods that can reduce the development of cancer cells in the body. The compounds contained in garlic cause a sharp odor and then stop the formation of substances that trigger cancer cells so that they are able to kill cancer cells in the body.
- Nuts
Nuts are known to be foods that have a high fiber content. Not only vegetables and fruit, but eating nuts can also help us in preventing cancer.
- Carrot
Most people really like this type of vegetable. In addition to containing high nutrition, carrots are also an anti-cancer food. The content of beta carotene in carrots can protect cell membranes from damage that can trigger cancer cells. The content is also able to slow down the growth of cancer cells in the body.
- Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the anti-cancer foods because they contain lycopene which can reduce the risk of cancer, especially prostate cancer. Not only fresh tomatoes, but tomatoes that have been processed into juice or other foods can also be consumed to get the benefits of lycopene this.
- Spinach
Spinach is pregnant Lutein which can prevent the emergence of cancer cells in the body. Lutein is also a content that can prevent us from free radicals that damage cells in the body.
- Strawberry
This fruit is indeed a favorite of many people. Strawberries have a high water content and have a sweet and sour taste. With a high antioxidant content, strawberries are included in the category of anti-cancer foods. In addition, strawberries also contain vitamin C, ellagic acid and flavonoids which function to suppress DNA-damaging enzymes associated with lung cancer. [KM-102]
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