, Naturopath Iridologist
A bad nutrition affects with a rather important percentage of incidence about the formation of tumor pathologies. Let's try to understand what the most common mistakes to correct and the foods that can give us a big hand in the disease prevention degenerative.
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Tomatoes among the anticancer foods
Fighting cancer at the table
There are many foods that contain these substances polyphenols . These substances, of which we mention the flavonoids, act in the organism by stimulating biochemical reactions and playing a favorable role against diseases.
The beneficial action we speak of is better known as antioxidant action. The antioxidant exerts an antitumor influence important whose cause in addition to the wrong diet has many other variables (from the dangerous habit of "smoking" to the careless use of wrong medicines or supplements, air pollution / exposure for various reasons to radioactive sources).
I free radicals they are our worst enemies, capable of attacking the healthy cells of the body, damaging them and paving the way for the tumor process. The free radical is a molecule without an electron. The antioxidant and therefore anti-tumor action acts by returning the lost electron to the molecule. In this way the radical becomes harmless. In other words, the tumor cell is generated following the combustion and oxidation process of the waste introduced through food. Following a good and conscious diet you can really find a quantity of anti-tumor substances such as to effectively remove and prevent the danger of cancer, together with health and hygiene rules such as the practice of outdoor sports and possibly trying to do something not so simple: to remove stress .
To prevent the tumor it is necessary introduce antioxidant foods into your daily shopping such as vegetables and fruits, vegetable proteins (legumes), herbs and spices, good fatty algae (extra virgin olive oil, some types of fish such as salmon) and whole grains. Preservatives and additives in general contribute to making the body vulnerable, so it is good to opt for dishes prepared at home without the aid of "culinary conjectures".
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Errors to avoid
At the table, the health aspect is often left aside for greediness to the exclusive pleasure of the palate. The possibility of cooking easier and genuine, but still tasty, for fried foods (the type of oil used for frying and the high temperature are relevant), preserved and dyes (they participate in tumor formation).
These delicacies are certainly tasty and beautiful to look at but not so healthy. A common mistake is that of to exceed with the quantities of food not knowing that if we choose the right foods, the quantity needed to support us is considerably lower than what we can swallow every day.
In addition to this there is also the tendency to ignore the quality of the fats contained in seasonings used. Often these are hydrogenated fats or in any case not "good" for our health. The biggest mistake that can be made is to focus on the consumption of whole foods or vegetarian dishes but continuing to use unsuitable fats to promote a good and effective "anti-cancer campaign".
Preventive anti-tumor nutrition if done consistently it can really give important results. Recent studies in this regard have confirmed that the introduction of a certain amount of animal proteins (meat, fish and dairy products), consumed above the real individual need is closely linked to the formation of the tumor. So what may seem like an innocent Milanese cutlet, or a tasty chicken leg or a slice of creamy gorgonzola, could prove to be food choices that are certainly not encouraging if consumed habitually and for a long time considering the set of others. factors. Also you should avoid eating the charred part of the grilled meat as it contains benzopirene, a carcinogen. Sugar and salt also have their faults. Both are responsible and activators of certain cancers.
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What are the anticancer foods
Anti-cancer nutrition is a nice surprise typical of Mediterranean countries which can prove to be healthy as well as good. The ingredients that characterize it are the tasty and healthy extra virgin olive oil of which we and the townspeople are excellent producers and the tomatoes, just to name two examples of national pride. The latter represent the summer sun on the table and contain an antitumor substance par excellence: the lycopene.
Lycopene is naturally contained in the tomato is it is formed with cooking while in fresh tomatoes the representative quantity is negligible. In addition to the antioxidant action, it is really a good friend for skin dehydrated by the power of the sun's rays. It also promotes good work at the cardiovascular level and in the prevention of degenerative diseases (in particular prostate cancer). The recommended daily amount is around 50-100mg. Lycopene it is also contained in other red / orange fruits like melons, peppers and papaya.
Broccoli (cruciferous family) is another example of a vegetable from strong anti-tumor action. It must be cooked before being consumed. Its preparation requires some precautions; an excessive and prolonged "stay in boiling water and fire" can destroy the tyrosinase, an enzyme intended for the activation of useful substances (antioxidant and tumor) present in broccoli. The ability to eliminate toxic substances it is due to sulforaphane and neuroblastoma (substances to which the characteristic odor is due).
Oranges (and citrus fruits generally contain anthocyanins and flavonoids) do just fine. I am rich in vitamin C and they are also good. They act against the tumor thanks to the anti-inflammatory and detoxifying action of toxic waste through the liver. They protect the stomach and esophagus from cancer.
Remaining in theme with the orange color, carrots thanks to carotenoids are useful in the prevention of breast cancer.
Lo yogurt instead it acts favorably on the intestine, strengthening the immune system and thus protecting against colon cancer. Inside the yogurt there are substances (or rather good bacteria) now quite known called Probiotics which work by protecting the colon and promoting regular daily evacuation. Having a healthy intestine is therefore synonymous with health. There are various types of probiotics obtained from kefir as well as from those of plant origin (soy) on the market.
Drink a good glass of red wine at meals it is not just a convenient saying but it corresponds to the truth. Not only does it exert a positive action on the heart but thanks to the polyphenols (of which resveratrol) it makes life difficult for cancer cells by slowing down the phases of the disease.
On the other hand, mushrooms, which represent another excellent anti-tumor food, must be eaten with caution. The antioxidant power of medicinal mushrooms (maitake, shiitake) and other species ensure a stronger immune system thanks to good replication of immune cells. For this reason they can be consumed not only in the preventive regimen phase as it should be but also during chemotherapy to support the body already weakened by the disease.
Banana is a precious fruit due to its high content of potassium and therefore to support the work of the kidneys and the pathologies associated with them.
There are many other foods that can help us fight unwanted diseases and cancers. Keeping ourselves healthy is not just a right but an explicit duty towards ourselves and our body. Let us always remember this whenever we are tempted by a food that we know will not do us good or when we are assailed by stress and laziness. And if your gluttony doesn't want to stop at nothing, then a little chocolate (as long as it is dark) in this case it can only give excellent benefits and not just morale. In fact, chocolate has a very high antioxidant power and is also good for mood.
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