Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 Are the other two secret? On Sunday, August 24, 2003, at 10:41 AM, wrote: > Message: 3 > Sat, 23 Aug 2003 11:09:54 -0700 (PDT) > " artichoke72x " <artichoke72x > Top 10 foods to decrease risk of cancer (article) > > Top 10 foods to decrease risk of cancer > > San Antonio Express-News > Web Posted : 08/20/2003 12:00 AM > > There are many foods that are good for you and can > help decrease your risk of cancer. Just eat healthily > and in moderation, and enjoy the top 10 picks from the > National Foundation for Cancer Research. > > 1. Peppers, crisp, sweet and brightly colored, are a > great source of cancer fighting vitamin C, vitamin A, > folic acid and potassium. > > 2. Crucifers including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, > collards, kale, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, mustard > greens, radishes, rutabaga, turnips and watercress all > include powerful phytochemnicals that help stave off > cancer by stimulating protective enzymes, which block > carcinogens from entering cells and suppress tumor > growth. > > 3. Berries: Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries and > strawberries are rich in vitamin C and folic acid and > are high in fiber and potassium. Berries also contain > phytochemicals and are strong antioxidants. > > 4. Water (mineral, spring and seltzer), and > decaffeinated tea are the best beverages to drink. > These drinks play a key role in digestion, nutrient > transmission and absorption, temperature regulation > and many other bodily functions. > > 5. Lycopenes are found in tomato-based pasta sauce, > tomato paste, ketchup and salsa and contain powerful > antioxidant properties. Lycopene has an apparent > ability to reduce the risk of prostate and certain > other cancers, and it plays a key role in the body's > defense against aging and many degenerative diseases. > Heating tomatoes is the key to breaking down the > fibrous material inside tomatoes and releasing the > lycopene. > > 6. Extra-virgin olive oil, which is mechanically > pressed without any heat or chemical alteration, is > one of the healthiest types of fat and includes > phytochemicals with antioxidants and vitamin E. Olive > oil may help prevent breast and colon cancer. > > 7. Apples, especially the peel, contain > cancer-fighting phytochemicals and have been proven to > inhibit the growth of both colon and liver cancer > cells. > > 8-10. Pumpkins, sweet potatoes and acorn squash have > been described as virtual battalions of > cancer-fighting carotenoids, particularly beta > carotene. > > National Foundation for Cancer Research (www.nfcr.org) > > " Advances are made by answering questions. Discoveries are made by questioning answers. " -- Bernard Haisch, Astronomer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 the last two hitched a ride on number eight. The Stewarts wrote: Are the other two secret? On Sunday, August 24, 2003, at 10:41 AM, wrote: > Message: 3 > Sat, 23 Aug 2003 11:09:54 -0700 (PDT) > " artichoke72x " <artichoke72x > Top 10 foods to decrease risk of cancer (article) > > Top 10 foods to decrease risk of cancer > > San Antonio Express-News > Web Posted : 08/20/2003 12:00 AM > > There are many foods that are good for you and can > help decrease your risk of cancer. Just eat healthily > and in moderation, and enjoy the top 10 picks from the > National Foundation for Cancer Research. > > 1. Peppers, crisp, sweet and brightly colored, are a > great source of cancer fighting vitamin C, vitamin A, > folic acid and potassium. > > 2. Crucifers including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, > collards, kale, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, mustard > greens, radishes, rutabaga, turnips and watercress all > include powerful phytochemnicals that help stave off > cancer by stimulating protective enzymes, which block > carcinogens from entering cells and suppress tumor > growth. > > 3. Berries: Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries and > strawberries are rich in vitamin C and folic acid and > are high in fiber and potassium. Berries also contain > phytochemicals and are strong antioxidants. > > 4. Water (mineral, spring and seltzer), and > decaffeinated tea are the best beverages to drink. > These drinks play a key role in digestion, nutrient > transmission and absorption, temperature regulation > and many other bodily functions. > > 5. Lycopenes are found in tomato-based pasta sauce, > tomato paste, ketchup and salsa and contain powerful > antioxidant properties. Lycopene has an apparent > ability to reduce the risk of prostate and certain > other cancers, and it plays a key role in the body's > defense against aging and many degenerative diseases. > Heating tomatoes is the key to breaking down the > fibrous material inside tomatoes and releasing the > lycopene. > > 6. Extra-virgin olive oil, which is mechanically > pressed without any heat or chemical alteration, is > one of the healthiest types of fat and includes > phytochemicals with antioxidants and vitamin E. Olive > oil may help prevent breast and colon cancer. > > 7. Apples, especially the peel, contain > cancer-fighting phytochemicals and have been proven to > inhibit the growth of both colon and liver cancer > cells. > > 8-10. Pumpkins, sweet potatoes and acorn squash have > been described as virtual battalions of > cancer-fighting carotenoids, particularly beta > carotene. > > National Foundation for Cancer Research (www.nfcr.org) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 it's like the writer got lazy, didn't feel like writing out a little blurb about each one and just grouped the last three together. --- Pixx <lists wrote: > the last two hitched a ride on number eight. > > > The Stewarts wrote: > Are the other two secret? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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