Recipes for Cancer Prevention (Main Dishes)
Looking for innovative soup recipes that are ideal for people who are looking for natural ways to prevent cancer? Look no further! In this section, you can explore a rainbow of anti-cancer recipes featuring foods that store generous amounts of cancer-fighting nutrients such as falcarinol, astaxanthin, glutathione, beta-carotene, and vitamin C.
Note that this section covers main dishes. If you are looking for other types of cancer-fighting recipes, check out the home page of this recipe collection by clicking here.
Asparagus with Quince Jam and Walnuts
Turbo-charge your anti-cancer diet by eating asparagus, a highly nutritious vegetable that is packed with cancer-fighting nutrients, including glutathione, beta-carotene, vitamin C, and N-acetylcysteine. In addition to asparagus, this mouth-watering recipe features walnuts which are rich in ellagic acid, a phytochemical that can act as a natural anti-carcinogen, anti-mutagen, and inhibitor of cancer.
See the RecipeShrimp and Mushroom Risotto
This easy recipe helps you create a risotto that's full of flavor and nutrients. Mushrooms supply ergothioneine, an antioxidant amino acid that has been shown to be highly effective at scavenging free radicals, while shrimp are loaded with the selenium. Several population studies suggest that the risk of death from cancer, including lung, colorectal, and prostate cancers, is lower among people with a higher intake of the selenium. See the Recipe
Arugula, Avocado and Tomato Salad
While extremely low in calories, arugula – also known as rocket – is bursting with health boosting phytochemicals. It is a particularly good source of glucosinolates which are converted into isothiocyanates by the enzyme myrosinase when the plant is chewed. Isothiocyanates are known to neutralize carcinogens and to inhibit cancer cell proliferation. Also the tomatoes and avocados in this salad possess anti-cancer and antioxidant properties, and the vinegar used to add depth and flavor to this dish contains compounds that can lower the glycemic load of the meal. Low glycemic meals help control the production of insulin and insulin-like growth factor, hormones that can stimulate tumor proliferation, progression, and spreading within the body. See the Recipe
ACE Salad
This summery salad works like magic to soothe your soul—and to give you extra protection against cancer. It is loaded with the ACE vitamins (pro-vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E) that are famous for their strong antioxidant powers. See the RecipeSalmon Salad
This salmon salad makes a great anti-cancer meal. Salmon provides an excellent source of omega 3-fatty acids and the carotenoid astaxanthin, both of which are believed to have a protective effect against cancer. Also the cherry tomatoes in this salad have anti-cancer properties due to their high concentration of lycopene, a carotenoid with significant antioxidant properties. In addition, both red onions and capers are packed with quercetin, a bioflavonoid that has anti-cancer, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. See the Recipe
Beet and Carrot Salad with Ginger
This recipe pairs beets with carrots to create a potent weapon for fighting cancer. Several studies have found betacyanin, a phytochemical responsible for beets' intense purple color, to be highly effective at preventing cancer while carrots contain falcarinol—a compound that has been shown to inhibit the development of cancer. The anti-cancer compounds in beets and carrots are heat-sensitive and therefore it is best to consume these powerful root vegetables raw like in this salad. See the Recipe
Beet and Carrot Soup
This recipe combines carrots and beets to create an enticing crimson soup that is also rich in nutrients that help prevent cancer. Several studies have found betacyanin, a phytochemical responsible for beets' crimson color, to be highly effective at preventing cancer while carrots contain falcarinol, a compound that has been shown to inhibit the development of cancer. See the Recipe
Paleo-Friendly Zucchini "Noodles" with Avocado and Tomatoes
This super-healthy, Paleo-friendly recipe pairs zoodles (zucchini cut into thin, noodle-like shapes) with creamy avocado and juicy cherry tomatoes to create a dish that's as good for your body as it is for your palate. This plant-based dish is perfect for those who want to reduce their risk of degenerative diseases, such as cancer, by improving their antioxidant status. In addition to delivering tons of antioxidants (such as vitamin C, vitamin E, lycopene and glutathione), this vegan dish contains oleic acid and pinolenic acid which appear to improve satiety and curb appetite (great news for those struggling with excess body weight). See the Recipe
Grandma's Chicken Soup
A laboratory test has now confirmed what grandmas have known for years: chicken soup is good for you. The researchers found that chicken soup and its main ingredients help inhibit the migration of neutrophils—white blood cells that swallow up bacteria and viruses responsible for infectious diseases. Your neutrophil count lies somewhere between 3,000 and 6,000 neutrophils per milliliter of blood, but chemotherapy and some radiotherapy treatments can lower your neutrophil count, making you more prone to getting infections. See the RecipeChicken Soup with Rice and Broccoli
This scrumptious chicken soup features broccoli, a great anti-cancer vegetable that helps eliminate carcinogenic toxins, induce apoptosis in cancer cells, reduce DNA damage, and prevent the development of benign tumors into malignant ones. But the anti-cancer properties of this soup do not end there: also the organic celery in this soup adds to its cancer-thwarting properties. Celery is known to contain at least eight families of cancer-combating compounds. See the Recipe
Super-Nutritious Broccoli Salad with Apples and Cranberries
Broccoli contains some extraordinary compounds that have been shown to reduce DNA damage, eliminate carcinogenic toxins, induce apoptosis in cancer cells, help prevent the development of benign tumors into malignant tumors, and help prevent the spread of cancer from one organ to another. The cancer-fighting potential of raw broccoli—which this recipe calls for—appears to be particularly high: according to one study, cooking may destroy as much as 90% of sulforaphane—the key anti-cancer substance in broccoli. Besides broccoli, this salad boasts a number of other anti-cancer foods, including cranberries (high in ellagic acid), sunflower seeds (packed with antioxidants such as vitamin E and selenium), and apples and red onions (excellent dietary sources of quercetin). See the Recipe
Romaine and Smoked Salmon Salad
Salmon provides an excellent source of the healthful omega 3-fatty acids which are believed to have a protective effect against cancer, in addition to their other health benefits. In addition to omega-3s, salmon contains astaxanthin, a carotenoid that has strong antioxidant activity. Also carrots are rich in carotenoids, especially beta-carotene, and can further enhance the cancer-fighting properties of this wholesome salad. The radishes in this dish detoxify the body and provide an abundance of vitamin C, folic acid, and anthocyanins, all of which can help prevent cancer. See the Recipe
Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad
Tomatoes are known to have many extraordinary properties that make them exceptional at helping prevent cancer, particularly prostate cancer. Their most notable quality: they provide lycopene which is a strong antioxidant. Also the onions in this salad can help reduce the odds of cancer. Onions are one of the best natural sources of quercetin, a bioflavonoid that has anti-cancer, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. According to one study, half an onion a day could reduce the risk of stomach cancer by fifty percent. The cancer preventing effects of this salad may be further strengthened by balsamic vinegar, which not only adds zing to this dish but which also supplies compounds that can lower the glycemic load of the meal. Low glycemic meals help control the production of insulin and insulin-like growth factor, two hormones that can stimulate tumor proliferation, progression, and spreading within the body. See the Recipe
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