Own It - July 2020 Issue

Health, Wellness, & Stewardship Total Awareness: Cancer comes in Many Colors

many types of cancer including breast, lung, stomach, and colon. Studies have shown curcumin has power to destroy cancer cells as well as stop cancer cells from dividing and precancerous from becoming cancerous.

or flu. Ginger is also known for its anti-cancer properties. Research conducted on ovarian cancer cells showed evidence that ginger can kill cancer cells altering the surrounding healthy cells. Ginger has the potential to become an option for breast cancer treatments.

5 FOODS THAT FIGHT CANCER

BEETROOT

CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES

BERRIES

Studies have shown the betanin pigment found in beetroots can impede tumor cell growth in many organs. A shot of beetroot in the morning, add raw/slightly steamed beetroot to a salad or a delicious beetroot soup for supper are great! Research has proven the betacyanin pigment from beets can decrease the growth of tumours by 12.5% linked to breast and prostate cancers.

Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, kale, arugula, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and more are filled with fiber and antioxidants that fight cancer. These properties come from the composite glucosinolates. Glucosinolates when consumed it is transformed into the biological compounds indole/isothiocyanate. Indole and isothiocyanate are made of anticancer properties proven to prevent the growth of cancer cells and protects cells from damage to DNA and inactivate carcinogens.

Proven to be the richest source of antioxidants we turn to all types of berries. Starting with blueberries, acai, blackberries, strawberries, goji berries, and raspberries. The important role of antioxidants is to protect the body from free radicals. Why? Because free radicals are unstable compounds that have the potential to damage otherwise healthy cells causing them to become cancerous. Research provides evidence the antioxidants in berries prevent and/or reduce cancer cells stopping them from growing. Give yourself a boost by adding a mixture of berries to your daily regiment. You can bake them or make a delicious smoothie. Regardless of how you decide to include them in your dietary plan. Get this cancer fighters on your grocery list ASAP!

TURMERIC

GINGER

Asians use turmeric in cooking because of its anti-inflammatory properties. To naturally boost the body ’s im mune system about ½ tsp of turmeric is added to just able all dishes.

Ginger is another immune system super-power. Like turmeric ginger is popular in Asian cooking. It is an antioxidant used regularly in tea and to prevent an oncoming cold

The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin is known to help prevent

Cheers to a Healthier You!

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Cancer comes in Many Colors be proactive, do your homework, eat right, and exercise

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