Food Fight!

In a time where even our foods have chemicals, we cannot pronounce. Where what we put in or on our bodies to nourish and protect us can harm us. Enough is enough. I say we fight back. I say we fight cancer and all other diseases caused by free radicals in our system. How? By taking care of ourselves. Eating foods that are organic and natural. We should demand it! Only the best food and products closest to nature as possible, don't we deserve that much? If you can't pronounce what's in your diet or on a label if you don't even know what it is, should you consume it? I would say no. So I am going to list some of the best foods at fighting and preventing illnesses. How do they do it? By attacking free radicals that make us ill, by boosting our immune systems, and by helping prevent radicals from forming, to begin with. The following foods are inexpensive and easy to incorporate in our every day eating habits.

Coconut water is one of the most abundant natural dietary sources of cytokinins which means its great for cell growth; normal cells stay healthy while cancerous cells are programmed to die, preventing them from growing and spreading, early research on cytokinins was funded by The American Cancer Society. You can buy coconut water prepackaged organic and chemical free. Ingredients will list just coconut water which I have to say "you gotta love that"! I like to add coconut water to my morning smoothies or mix 8 oz in my favorite juice.

Papaya rich in enzymes called papain and chymopapain which helps with the digestion, mainly it breaks down the proteins from the food we eat into amino acids. Eating papaya after a meal makes for better absorption, prevents bloating and chronic indigestion. It can also lower the inflammation in the body. Encourages the renewal of muscle tissue. Supports the cardiovascular system and boosts up the immune system. Is there anything papaya is not good for?

Goji berries. I buy Goji berries from my local whole foods market. I mix them in my morning oatmeal or add them to trail mix. They also taste delicious in a salad. You don't need a lot of berries a daily serving of these delightful little miracle berries merely is 10 grams. I use a sprinkle every morning in whatever I decide to eat for breakfast. If you are taking medications that thin the blood, then do not eat goji berries since they have a slight anticoagulant effect on the blood.
Goji berries are a rich source of vitamin C, having 500 times more vitamin C per ounce than oranges. They are also a superb source of vitamin A, more beta-carotene than carrots. They have vitamins B1, B2, B6, and E

Avocados are rich in glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that attacks free radicals in the body by blocking intestinal absorption of certain fats.

Chili peppers and jalapenos contain a chemical, capsaicin, which may neutralize certain cancer-causing substances (nitrosamines) and may help prevent cancers such as stomach cancer.

Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that attacks roaming oxygen molecules, known as free radicals, which are suspected of triggering cancer. It appears that the hotter the weather, the more lycopene tomatoes produce. They also have vitamin C, an antioxidant which can prevent cellular damage that leads to cancer. Watermelons, carrots, and red peppers also contain these substances, but in lesser quantities. It is concentrated by cooking tomatoes. Scientists in Israel have shown that lycopene can kill mouth cancer cells. An increased intake of lycopene has already been linked to a reduced risk of breast, prostate, pancreas and colorectal cancer.

 

Flax contains lignans, which may have an antioxidant effect and block or suppress cancerous changes. Flax is also high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are thought to protect against colon cancer and heart disease.

 Lemons contain Limonene which stimulates cancer-killing immune cells (lymphocytes, e.g.) that may also break down cancer-causing substances.

 

 Onions rich in a variety of sulfides provide some protection against tumor growth

Put the above five ingredients together with a side of flax crackers, and you have a cancer-fighting snack that is one of my favorite things to spread on a sandwich instead of mayo.... Guacamole!!!!

 Of course, there are many other foods we can eat that help a variety of things. I as usual only listed a few. I feel strongly that a lot of illnesses can be prevented with a diet rich in whole organic foods and an exercise regime. So remember next time your feeling under the weather fight it with food :)
I would love to see everyone go as natural and eat fruits and veggies that are organic and tasted the way nature intended. Putting foreign things that we don't understand in our bodies can reek havoc. So the next time you have a cold or a headache before you reach for the pills look up some natural remedies first. Give mother nature a try. If it doesn't work for you, then do what you feel is best. Whatever ails you I'm sure there is a natural remedy out there that will work for you.