There are
plenty of "pink" products
in support of breast cancer awareness, but why not just cut out the middle man
and eat naturally pink anti-breast cancer foods?
We've rounded up 8 naturally pink foods that have all been shown to help keep away breast
cancer. Always choose organic to avoid pesticides and toxins. Go, Mother
Nature!
Red cabbage
A compound called indole-3-carbinol (also rich in cruciferous vegetables) is now being researched for its potential to significantly reduce the incidence of breast cancer.
Pomegranates
These gem-like fruits may prevent breast cancer, lab studies suggest,
by blocking a certain enzyme (aromatase) that converts androgen to estrogen.
Beets
Extract of red
beetroot has been shown to help suppress multi-organ
tumors in lab tests, and experts are considering using them in combination with
traditional anticancer drugs to reduce their toxic side effects.
Radishes
High in antioxidants, these have been shown to
help reduce the spread of breast cancer cells. Additionally, a lab study with Japanese radish sprouts significantly lowered the incidence
of mammary tumors.
Carrots
Full of beta carotene like
their orange counterparts, the red and purple in these heirloom carrots
indicates extra antioxidant power.
Apples
Red and pink peels indicate cancer-fighting anthocyanins...plus
quercetin, a flavonol that inhibited breast cancer growth in a recent petri
dish study.
Sweet potatoes
Not to be confused with yams, the pink-skinned
or purple versions of these are high in antioxidants. Orange flesh indicates
beta carotene—shown to reduce breast cancer risk by as much as 25% when eaten
regularly. And a Japanese study on rats showed that sweet potato extracts
reduced existing breast cancer tumors, and held back the growth of new ones.
Grapes
Choose red ones for the rich antioxidants in
their skins: you'll get the same cancer-fighting component as in wine, but
without the alcohol, which some studies suggest can boost cancer risk.
Source: GreenMedInfo
