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20. Get Your Vitamin C
Vitamin C, sometimes referred to as ascorbic acid, has been linked to the prevention of numerous types of cancer as well as the death of cancer cells. This water soluble antioxidant supports our immune system and neutralizes free radicals within the watery, more liquid areas of the body’s tissues. Some of the best sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits, spinach, tomatoes, bell peppers, cabbage, mustard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, guavas, and berries of all kinds. Men need about 90 mgs of vitamin C each day, women about 75 mgs. Some studies have shown, however, that rats who were fed 200 mgs of vitamin C each day had lower stress levels and lower risk of developing certain types of cancer. This might be because vitamin C lowers inflammation, especially the type of chronic inflammation that is one of the root causes of many chronic diseases, including cancer. Many health experts believe that the current RDA of vitamin C is far too low. Speak with your doctor about the proper dose for your unique situation.
As you can see from this list, a cancer fighting diet is not all that different from a healthy, natural, whole foods diet. But these 20 foods in particular can keep you and your family from suffering the dire consequences of cancer.
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