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Cancer is a top killer of Americans.
While in some instances cancers are genetically inherited in the majority of cases, they’re preventable with a good diet and plenty of exercise.
Here are top cancer-fighting superfoods, according to Health:
1. Berries
Berries are packed with phytonutrients, especially black berries which contain a high concentration of phytochemicals called anthocyanins.
These “slow down growth of premalignant cells and keep new blood vessels from forming (and potentially feeding a cancerous tumor).”
2. Walnuts
Phytosrerois—cholesterol like molecules “have been shown to block estrogen receptors in breast cancer cells, possibly slowing the cells’ growth.”
3. Beans
Researchers and numerous studies have found that black and navy beans can significantly reduce the risk for colon cancer.
A diet rich in legumes increases the levels of butyrate, a fatty acid which prevents cancer growth.
Download Nuestra Cocina Saludable, a free bilingual cookbook with savory traditional recipes created by Dr. Amelie Ramirez and her team at the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at UT Health San Antonio. This can help you eat to protect yourself and your family from cancer.
By The Numbers
142
Percent
Expected rise in Latino cancer cases in coming years
