20 cancer-fighting foods to eat all summer
A healthy, balanced diet is key, experts say, but these foods may have an extra punch.
Leafy greens: Deep green leafy vegetables are packed with lutein, vitamin A and folate, nutrients that may help prevent colon and ovarian cancer.
- Spinach
- Kale
- Collard greens
- Arugula
- Dandelion greens
Curry: Yellow curry contains cur-cumin, a pungent spice that may help prevent melanoma and other types of cancer cells from proliferating.
Cruciferous veggies: These contain phytochemicals that may cut the risk of stomach, breast and skin cancers.
Cruciferous veggies: These contain phytochemicals that may cut the risk of stomach, breast and skin cancers.
- Broccoli
- Broccoli sprouts
- Cabbage
- Bok choy
- Cauliflower
- Watercress
- Swiss chard
Berries: These fruits contain antioxidants such as polyphenols, which counteract and repair cell damage.
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Cranberries
- Red grapes
Tomatoes: Studies suggest that having a tomato-rich diet may help lower the risk of developing both lung and stomach cancer.
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