20 Top Foods To Protect You From Cancer (You Knew About #15, Right?)

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5.  Strawberries

This is another food that could be lumped in with organic fruits and veggies, but like carrots, strawberries deserve special mention. Strawberries, like all other berries, seem to scoop up anti-cancer honors like a rock band collects groupies. Numerous research studies show that strawberries fight like a prize winning boxer when it comes to slowing the growth of cancer cells. In fact, strawberries and raspberry extracts were most effective when it came to fighting colon cancer. Strawberries are rich in a substance called ellagic acid.

Scientific studies show that ellagic acid has anti-cancer compounds that boost the activity of enzyme in the body which destroy cancer cells and slow the growth of tumors.  All berries, including strawberries, contain flavonoids, which suppress an enzyme which damages the DNA and is particularly effective when fighting lung cancer. All types of berries, especially blueberries, deserve a spot on your grocery list. Blueberries are highest in antioxidants, which fight free radicals that cause premature aging and inflammation.

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