Cancer awareness is growing in Africa and Nigeria hasn’t been left behind. There’s a lot of information available on cancer prevention and treatment especially for women. But do you know there are ways to prevent cancer naturally just by watching what you eat?
Here are some foods that help you prevent cancer naturally:
Carrots
Carrots have been shown to decrease the risk of stomach cancer by up to 28%. They also contain nutrients that help to fight free radicals.
Green Vegetables
Green veggies like spinach are very rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The antioxidants are especially good because they are effective in fighting cancer.
Tomatoes
Studies have shown that eating tomatoes have reduced the risk of different types of cancers including colon and breast cancer. So it’s time to get tomato creative.
Garlic
Adding garlic to your meals and drinking garlic juice can save your life. Garlic is researched to have stopped cancer cells and shrunk them in cases of breast cancer.
Bright Colored Fruits And Berries
These are rich in antioxidants and good nutrients that are extremely effective against cancer cells. You don’t even have to buy expensive ones. Stick to oranges and African cherry (Agbalumo).
These foods seem ordinary and we take them for granted, but they are life savers. So stock up on them and say bye to cancer. You should also do a monthly breast self-examination and here’s how.
