There’s an interesting nugget for you: Did you know that polyphenol Boswellic Acid is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent and is found in the herb FRANKINCENSE! Scientific studies show that they cause the cancer cells to die, in particular, brain tumours and cells affected by leukaemia or colon cancer. Low doses of Boswellia serrata extract may… Continue reading Frankincense
Isothiocyanates
cancerbusting #polyphenols #phytochemicals 🥦Isothiocyanates (ITCs) and indoles are plentiful in cruciferous vegetables, which include broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cress, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, radishes and turnips. 🥦One of the highest food sources is tenderstem (broccolini), which is a cross between kale and broccoli. Strawberries and raspberries are another rich source. 🍇Eating fruit or vegetables… Continue reading Isothiocyanates
Eat your greens
Anticancerfood eatyourgreens 🥦GLUCOSINOLATES, are one of the most important anti-cancer and liver friendly nutrients found in food. 🥦According to the World Cancer Research Fund, there’s convincing evidence that foods high in GLUCOSINOLATES reduce risk of lung cancer, stomach cancer, colo-rectal cancer, and probably breast cancer. 🥦That’s why BROCCOLI is considered so good for you. 🥦Tenderstem… Continue reading Eat your greens
Isoflavanoids
Abundant in soya beans, this substance, a type of phytoestrogen, prevents breast, prostate and other lumps from growing and spreading. Research is beginning to focus on two isoflavonoids: genistein and daidzein Japanese women, who generally have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, have been found to have higher levels of these in their bodies.… Continue reading Isoflavanoids
Cinnamon and lavender, have a thing in common!
Coumarin is a phytochemical with a vanilla like flavour and is found in many plants, including cinnamon, Tonga beans, lavender, liquorice, strawberries, apricots, cherries, and sweet clover. Coumarins and chlorogenic acid compounds prevent the formation of cancer-causing nitrosamines. Coumarins has blood thinning, anti-fungicidal, antitumour activities. Therefore, coumarin supplements should NOT BE TAKEN while using anticoagulants.… Continue reading Cinnamon and lavender, have a thing in common!
Good old greens
This is the substance that make green plants green. Chlorophyll rich foods like wheat grass, algae, seaweeds, and green vegetables help to build the blood. Vitamins C, B12, B6, A, K and Folic Acid are among the nutrients needed to keep blood healthy. Research has shown that components of chlorophyll found in foods, when fed… Continue reading Good old greens
Red hot chilli peppers
Capsaicin is the active component of chilli and hot peppers. It helps protect DNA from damage and is a powerful anti-cancer phytochemical. The American Association for Cancer Research reports studies suggesting, capsaicin is able to kill prostate and lung cancer cells. The studies were performed on tumours formed by human prostate cancer cell cultures grown… Continue reading Red hot chilli peppers
Good old garlic
Members of allium genus include garlic, onions, leeks, chives and shallots. Garlic has long been renowned as a health food, with many benefits attributed to it. Though it is rich in many vitamins and minerals, the main active ingredients seem to be sulphur compounds, including allicin, allixin, diallyl disulphide, and diallyl trisuphide. Studies from China… Continue reading Good old garlic
More good news about berries!
There’s an excuse to eat more raspberries now! Shouldn’t be a chore😋🍇🍓🍇 Ellagic acid is present in strawberries, grapes, and raspberries. It neutralises carcinogens before they can damage DNA. A common cancer-producing chemical found in cured and processed meats, called nitrosamine, put out of action by strawberries. In fact, research has shown that strawberries are… Continue reading More good news about berries!
Bioflavonoids
Bioflavonoids are brilliant at binding to toxic metals and escorting them out of the body because they act as potent antioxidants. Bioflavonoids have a synergising effect on vitamin C, stabilising it in human tissue and they have a bacteriostatic and/or antibiotic effect, which accounts for their anti-infection properties. They are also anti-carcinogenic. Bioflavonoids contain Rutin… Continue reading Bioflavonoids