10 best cancer fighting foods

They are grains and cruciferous vegetables, oil, protein(from meat,eggs or beans), fruits, mushroom, condiment, tea.

What to eat fighting cancer? what should cancer patients eat? These questions have always been hot topics for public discussion, information about anti-cancer foods is endless.

Anti-cancer diet is not simply eating a certain food or health product, it is not that easy. The process of cancer change is not formed in one day, but is caused by long-term imbalance accumulated over time. It takes time to change completely.

No single food can effectively fight cancer, but there is evidence that many foods can reduce the potential risk of many cancers, and unhealthy eating rules will increase the potential risk of many cancer changes.

According to the cancer patient’s own situation, it is necessary to adjust the diet and change the bad diet structure, eating habits.

This is an anti-cancer diet strategy for everyone, from staple food, vegetables to seasonings, fruits, which will be sorted out in categories for reference.

What is the staple food for fighting cancer?

Human beings are carbon-based organisms, and the most basic support is carbohydrates. Carbohydrate sources include grains, beans, vegetables and fruits, sugar, honey, fresh milk/yogurt, etc.

Healthy people try to avoid refined grains as much as possible in their daily staple food, not to mention cancer patients.

The first recommend staple food is coix seed. Coix seed has a long history of being a medicine and food. It has been listed as a top grade in Shennong’s Herbal Classic as early as the ancitent time cooking rice and porridge.

The most famous effect of coix seed is to remove dampness. A contemporary drug for treating tumors, called Kanglaite, is extracted from coix seed. It seems to be able to inhibit and kill cancer cells and is a broad-spectrum anticancer drug.

Coix seed has an anti-cancer effect, and its anti-cancer active ingredients are divided into two types: coix seed fat and coix seed lactone.

Coix seed fat can inhibit the growth of Ehrlich ascites cancer cells. Animal experiments have shown that coix seed decoction has an inhibitory effect on cancer cells.

In addition to coix seeds, choose other whole grains, which are unrefined seeds.

Whole grains are those that do not remove the rough outer part of the seed and the root part, retaining the original nutritional value of the seed, and are called whole grains.

Chinese traditional food culture emphasizes the five grains as nourishment, and the five grains are plant seeds. Seeds contain vigorous life and are the essence of plants. Plants rely on seeds to reproduce their offspring.

After the seeds have experienced spring sowing, summer growth, autumn harvest, and winter storage, these four seasons, its four qi and five elements are complete. The protein structure of the seed itself is completely different from the protein structure of other parts.

A study published in the International Journal of food Science and Nutrition showed that consuming whole grain can reduce the risk of gastric cancer by 13%, and those who consume a lot of whole grain can reduce the risk of gastric cancer by 44%.

On the contrary, people who consume refined grains have an average increase of 36% in the risk of gastric cancer, and those who consume a lot of refined grains have a 63% increase in the risk of gastric cancer.

Emphasis on eating whole grain staple foods, such as millet, rhubarb rice, sorghum rice, wheat grains, barley grains, rye grains, buckwheat grains and various brown rice, or ground, crushed, flattened oatmeal, etc.

Cornmeal is not a whole grain because the corn skin and germ have been removed during the production process.

The wheat flour and rice we usually eat, if not specifically marked, have been removed during the processing of the grain skin and cannot be considered a whole grain.

In addition to coix seeds and whole grains, beans and potatoes can also be used as staple foods. Diversify the proportions of staple foods and eat them in rotation.

Cooking oil- a necessary fat supplementation food fighting cancer

Lard, coconut oil, olive oil, etc.

Lard is boiled at high temperature, has better thermal stability, is not easy to smoke even at high oil temperature, and will not release toxic substances even if heated at high temperature for a long time.

Compared with peanut oil and rapeseed oil commonly used for cooking, lard is characterized by more saturated fatty acids, so it is a semi-solid paste at room temperature.

When it is used to make food, it can also be solid and hidden in food at room temperature, and it tastes delicate but not greasy. In daily stir-frying of vegetables, using lard makes the vegetables taste better.

Some people call lard the culprit of the three highs, high cholesterol, high blood sugar and high blood pressure are common diseases in modern life.

One of the reasons is that there are too many sources of fat intake in the daily diet of modern people. Even if vegetable oil is used to replace lard, the number of people with high cholesterol still increases significantly.

The second reason is that people’s metabolic capacity has weakened. The reason for the weakening is that eating and drinking indiscriminately causes the digestive system to work overloaded for a long time.

With the development of modern technology and the abundance of food, people are immersed in enjoyment-the joy of taste and like to eat and drink indiscriminately. Over time, the digestive function is weakened.

Therefore, what needs to be changed is the eating habits. It needs eat less oil and maintains a balanced diet, rather than rejecting lard.

Lard contains essential nutrients for the human body, such as vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B, carotene, etc.

A spoonful of lard contains vitamin D, second only to cod liver oil. Vitamin D can promote calcium absorption and help maintain bone health.

The history of human consumption of lard can be traced back thousands of years ago. So what are the benefits of eating lard in traditional Chinese diet?

That is, lard can replenish the fire of the gate of life, has the effect of replenishing deficiency, moisturizing dryness and detoxification, and can treat symptoms such as dry organs, constipation, dry skin, and skin cracking caused by yin deficiency heat.

In terms of cleaning, the lard smoke produced by cooking can be washed with hot water, which is very environmentally friendly. Compared with cooking by salad oil, the oil produced is very sticky and not easy to clean. It needs a strong detergent to remove it.

Moreover, most people who use salad oil suffer from cardiovascular diseases. And it is common for people who eat lard to be over 100 years old.

When coconut oil solidifies, it also presents a snow-white like lard. It is clear after melting exudes a faint coconut fragrance. It is the best cooking oil for vegetarians.

Coconut oil can help strengthen endocrine and is the raw material for hormone production. People with low high-density cholesterol and low endocrine can eat coconut oil appropriately.

People with low endocrine tend to look old, and coconut oil is the key to health and anti-aging.

Avocado oil is also a good choice, but it is not resistant to high temperatures and can only be eaten at low temperatures. If you want to cook at high temperatures, use coconut oil.

For more reading on lard and coconut oil, please refer to another article. “The right way to eat oil to stay healthy and slim”

Other oils

If you don’t like the taste or solid form of lard or coconut oil, you can choose olive oil, linseed oil, or canola oil.

Vegetables contain dietary fiber and trace elements, which are also essential nutrients for fighting cancer

Why eat cruciferous vegetables?

Cruciferous plants can inhibit the induction of cancer by a variety of dietary nutrients, and reduce and prevent the significant risk of ductal cancer.

Cruciferous vegetables refer to cross-shaped vegetables with four petals. Representative vegetables include broccoli, cabbage, rapeseed, white radish, etc. Most of these vegetables are edible stems and leaves.

In areas where cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage are often eaten, the risk of cancer and esophageal cancer is reduced.

Common cruciferous vegetables in daily life are listed as follows: broccoli, Shanghai green, purple cabbage, white radish, green radish, cherry radish, kale, Chinese cabbage, kohlrabi, baby cabbage, cabbage, rapeseed, shepherd’s purse, xue li hong, etc.

Other vegetables include: spinach, tomatoes, carrots, Chinese yam, zucchini, pumpkin, bitter melon, etc.

Meat/Plant protein

What meat to eat? Eat more white meat, fish and shellfish. There is a simple way to classify meat: red meat and white meat.

Many people also blame red meat for various diseases, but a study published in the top international academic journal Nature in 2023 found that an ingredient in beef and mutton may help fighting cancer.

Therefore, in terms of red meat, you can choose to eat less beef and mutton. Control the intake of red meat and consider increasing the intake of white meat and plant protein. That is, the amount of white meat consumed should be more than red meat.

White meat including:

1. Most poultry is white meat: chicken, duck, goose, turkey, etc.

2. Most of them are also white meat: crucian carp, grass carp, bighead carp, silver carp, salmon, mullet, yellow croaker, grouper, hairtail, tuna, cod, salmon, deep-sea fish, etc.

3. Other white meat: shellfish, shrimp, crab, oysters, abalone, etc.

Eggs – Natural, Clean

Eggs are good protein source for human body. Choose eggs from poultry raised in a natural environment but not feeding by chicken fodder.

Mushrooms

Common mushrooms should also be eaten more, such as black fungus, white fungus, hazel mushroom, golden needle mushroom, fragrant mushroom, tea tree mushroom, chicken leg mushroom, seafood mushroom, white jade mushroom, white mushroom, hericium erinaceus, pine mushroom, boletus mushroom, etc.

There is also Ganoderma lucidum, which is neither cold nor hot, neither warm nor thirsty, and can replenish both yin and yang. In addition, Ganoderma lucidum and Ganoderma spore powder have potential effects in immunomodulation and anti-tumor.

The polysaccharides and triterpenoids it contains can enhance immunity, reduce fatigue caused by cancer, and may inhibit tumor cell proliferation.

Clinical studies have shown that Ganoderma lucidum spore powder can actively regulate immune cytokines and improve the quality of life of tumor patients.

Fruits – Drupes, Berries, Citrus

Drupes are generally summer fruits because they have sweet flesh, juicy juice, and a pit in the middle. Common ones include: plums, peaches, plums, nectarines, and apricots.

Common berries include: pomegranates, grapes, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, etc.

Citrus fruits include: lemons, tangerines, oranges, etc.

Seasonings – Turmeric, Garlic

Many seasonings in the kitchen, such as onions, ginger and garlic, are good for cancer prevention, anti-cancer, health and longevity. Turmeric and ginger are the first choice here.

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory, liver protection, alcohol detoxification, anti-depression, antioxidant, anti-tumor, and reduces the reaction after cancer radiotherapy. It has a positive effect on normal people’s memory, attention and emotions.

Curcumin also has potential in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Ginger is an important seasoning in the kitchen. It is pungent and warm in nature. It has the effects of dispelling cold, warming the middle and stopping vomiting, and harmonizing and detoxifying.

In addition to turmeric and ginger, mustard, curry, garlic, onion, pepper, leek, scallion, chive, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, mint, etc. are also recommended.

Drinks – Green tea, white tea

Green tea contains polyphenol compounds, especially a substance called EGG, which has a certain effect in inhibiting various cancers.

From the perspective of anti-cancer, green tea and white tea that are not fermented or slightly fermented have better anti-cancer effects.

Seaweed – Nori, Kelp, Wakame, Seaweed

Commonly eaten seaweeds have good anti-cancer effects, such as nori, kelp, wakame, seaweed.

Can cancer patients drink alcohol?

No alcohol intake. Cancer patients (especially those are in late stages) have weak internal organs and reduced transport and metabolism. Alcohol intake will increase the liver’s detoxification burden.

Foods that cancer patients cannot eat

First, high-sugar foods. Refined high-sugar foods such as jams, candies, cakes, and sweets are very likely to affect nutrition and nutrition.

The second is pickled and smoked foods. All kinds of over-processed foods should not be intake.

Royal jelly affects human hormone secretion

A common misunderstanding is that breast cancer patients cannot eat soy products, and soy estrogen will stimulate breast growth in breast cancer patients.

In March 2024, the international journal “Nutrition” published an observational study on soy product consumption and cancer risk. The study showed that a large number of recognized facts, soy milk and soy products, can significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

It is recommended to eat more peas, soybeans, soybeans, black beans, soy milk, tofu, etc. in your daily diet.

Other prevention and treatment of cancers

In modern life, there are many plastic products or non-stick pans. For the sake of your health, please try not to use plastic products or non-stick pans.

Diet is the common way to set a basic physique for everyone. Once the physical condition is not good, the healthy physique condition can be driven back to the right path by changing diet habits.

Except these methods, you can use natural remedies and therapies such as moxibustion, herbs tea, acupuncture to help your body return to a healthy state faster.

Especially moxibustion helps caner fighting effective by changing the physical body inner environment where the cancer cell can not be developed.

And moxibustion can relieve the suffering of common cancer symptoms such as fatigue, cold, pain, distention, low appetite, lumps or swelling, weight loss or gain, ect.

Moxibustion is also a common natural remedies by changing physical body internal environment for cancer prevention.

Conclusion

Choosing the right diet for different physiques is very helpful for health preservation. On the contrary, an inappropriate diet may prevent the occurrence and development of diseases.

The listed food above fighting cancer is for the general public and may not be suitable for everyone, because everyone’s physique is slightly different.

Especially for people with special physiques, be sure to consult your family doctor and then make a diet list suitable for yourself.

A correct dietary strategy plan that suits one’s individual constitution can inhibit the malignant development of cancer. Combined with a positive and optimistic attitude, there are still some cancer survivors.

Although the road of cancer fighting is long and difficult, as long as you maintain an optimistic attitude and actively cooperate with treatment, you will be recover.

Beating cancer requires courage, confidence, dietary changes and moxibustion therapy. We are always here willing to walk with you.