Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report 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
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report 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
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report 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
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