Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables for beta carotine and vitamin C as well as wholegrain cereals. Cut down on alcohol, fats, particularly saturated fats, smoked or salt-preserved foods, meats - especially processed, charred or barbequed foods. Finally avoid smoking and sunbathing without protection.
Free-Radical Damage
An imbalance of free radical encourages condition that allow some cancers to develop. Free radical are formed during the body's chemical processes as part of its natural defence mechanism. Exposure to radiation, pollution or some foods sparks their overproduction, when they can damage healthy cells that may then turn cancerous. Some vitamins and minerals known as anti oxidants and free radical scavengers couter act the impact of harmful free radicals.
Cancer & Garlic
Garlic and onions for which medicinal properties have long been claimed may proved be powerful allies in the fight against cancer. Scientific studies in China suggest that they may neutralise cancer causing chemicals and reduced the risk of tumors. A study of 16000 Chinese found that people with the highest intake of garlic or onions were those least likely to suffer from cancer of the stomach.
