The cancer-busting foods I tell all my patients to eat... some of them may surprise you
Daily Mail • • health
Key Points:
- A plant-rich diet including leafy greens, fruits, whole grains, and non-animal proteins is widely recognized by experts as beneficial in lowering cancer risk, with dietary patterns like the Mediterranean and some Asian diets being particularly effective.
- Red meat is classified as a probable carcinogen linked to colorectal and stomach cancers, and should be consumed sparingly, while specific nutrients from foods like omega-3s, garlic, and selenium support immune defenses against cancer.
- Certain foods such as shiitake mushrooms, lentils, sardines, garlic, citrus fruits, kefir, and turmeric contain compounds that enhance immune function, reduce inflammation, and inhibit cancer cell growth, contributing to cancer prevention.
- Research highlights bioactive compounds like beta-glucans in mushrooms
