Note: Skin cancer is a serious disease and requires immediate medical
attention. The information below and elsewhere on this website has not been
reviewed by medical professionals, nor is it intended or implied to be a
substitute for professional medical or health advice. Always seek the advice of
a professional health care provider.
#1: Carrots
Children have long been encouraged by their mothers to eat their
carrots — and for a reason. The health benefits of carrots are wide and varied
– thanks to the truckload of nutrients these yummy root veggies offer. Carrots
are also an important vegetable to include in your diet if you are worried
about developing skin cancer. Because of their high beta-carotene content,
carrots are great at protecting the skin against harmful ultraviolet radiation
from the sun. Carrots with the deepest, darkest color have the most
beta-carotene. When buying carrots, it is advisable to choose organically grown
produce whenever possible as conventionally grown carrots typically contain
high levels of pesticides and chemicals.
#2: Turmeric
Turmeric, a spice that gives its yellow color to curries and many other
foods, has long been used in traditional Asian medicine to treat a vast range
of conditions and diseases. In recent years, also western medicine has started
to pay greater attention to this extraordinary root plant of the ginger family,
and evidence suggests this Asian spice might be one of the best skin cancer
fighting foods there is. Research has shown that turmeric possesses a variety
of anti-cancer properties that may make it effective against many types of
cancer. It has been shown to successfully induce apoptosis, a process that
triggers the self-destruction of cancerous cells, without damaging healthy
cells. Turmeric may also be able to prevent nitrosamine formation and inhibit
aflatoxin production, both of which have been associated with an increased risk
of cancer.
#3: Green Tea
Green tea is commonly used as a weight loss aid, but the health
benefits of green tea are not limited to its fat burning effects. Scientific
evidence suggests that green tea may also help prevent many types of cancer,
including skin cancer. Catechins, the same compounds that are responsible for
green tea's weight loss promoting properties, have been shown to be highly
effective at protecting cells against DNA damage caused by free radicals. When
buying green tea, choose loose tea leaves instead of tea bags as the release of
catechins is better from loose leaves. You may also want to add a bit of lemon
juice or other vitamin C rich juice to your tea — scientific evidence suggests
that vitamin C can increase the amount of catechins available for the body to
absorb.
#4: Raspberries
Not only are raspberries packed with flavor, they are also loaded with
powerful skin cancer fighting compounds. One of the most interesting compounds
in raspberries is ellagic acid, a natural anti-carcinogen, anti-mutagen, and an
inhibitor of cancer. In some cases, it has also been able to cause apoptosis
(cell death) in cancer cells. Ellagic acid is found in a number of foods, red raspberries
being by far the best source of this miraculous substance (1,500 mcg per gram
of dry weight fruit extract). Further, the ellagic acid found in red
raspberries retains its potency through heating and freezing. So, regardless of
whether you eat your raspberries fresh, frozen or heated, you will reap their
skin cancer fighting benefits.
#5: Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes, one of the oldest vegetables known to man, are one of
the most nutritious vegetables and contain plenty of nutrients with skin cancer
fighting properties. The pink, orange, and yellow varieties are one of the most
concentrated food sources of beta-carotene (the more intense the color, the
more beta-carotene), but sweet potatoes are also an excellent source of vitamin
C. What's more, they contain unique root proteins which, according to
preliminary studies, may have significant antioxidant activity. In addition,
sweet potatoes are typically low in pesticides, even the non-organically grown
produce.
#6: Avocados
These creamy, green fruits have long been touted for their contribution
to beautiful skin, but they can also contribute to healthy skin. Avocados are
brimming with nutrients that are thought to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Together with asparagus, avocados top the list of the best dietary sources of
glutathione, an important antioxidant. Avocados are also an excellent source of
vitamin E and a good source of vitamin C. As a bonus, avocados are typically
low in pesticides.
#7: Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms, a staple in Chinese cuisine, can make a great
addition to your anti-skin cancer diet. They are a great source of selenium,
with 1 cup providing more than half of the recommended daily intake for this
anti-cancer mineral. Furthermore, shiitake mushrooms are one of the best
sources of beta-glucans. According to some human studies, beta-glucans can help
fight cancer — including skin cancer — by passing immune cells into the
cancerous area and by destroying cancer cells. The anti-tumor and anti-cancer
properties of beta-glucans have also been observed in several animal tests.
Shiitake mushrooms, which boast a delicious meaty flavor, are well suited for
adding a meaty touch to vegetarian dishes.
#8: Watercress
Watercress, which makes a nice addition to salads and sandwiches, is an
anti-cancer food par excellence. Research suggests that eating fresh watercress
daily can significantly reduce blood cell DNA damage. DNA damage in blood cells
is an indicator of a person's overall cancer risk. Watercress contains a
special mustard oil called phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) which has
significant cancer fighting powers. But the anti-cancer properties of
watercress may also be attributable to its high concentration of vitamin C,
beta-carotene, and lutein. One study found that consumption of watercress
increased study participants' blood levels of lutein and beta-carotene by 100%
and 33%, respectively. Watercress is available in larger supermarkets year
round, but you can also grow your own crop at home.
#9: Asparagus
Asparagus is great food for the skin. Research shows that people who
include asparagus in their diet have fewer wrinkles than people who do not eat
these lovely spears. Asparagus is at the top of the list of foods with the
highest concentration of glutathione — a strong antioxidant that has gained the
spotlight in recent years. In addition to protecting cells from oxidation,
glutathione has been shown to be effective at detoxifying foreign substances
including carcinogens and at boosting the immune system by influencing
lymphocytes. But not all of asparagus' skin health promoting properties are
attributable to glutathione; asparagus is also a good source of beta-carotene
and vitamin C.
#10: Kale
When it comes to the best foods for preventing skin cancer, it is
difficult to beat the superfood kale. This relatively unknown member of the
cabbage family is a superhero vegetable cram-full of skin cancer preventing
nutrients, including vitamin C and beta-carotene (kale contains 10 times the
beta-carotene of broccoli). As a result of its high content of vitamin C and
beta-carotene as well as a number of other antioxidant phytonutrients, kale is
at the top of the list of vegetables with the highest ORAC rating ORAC, or
Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, is a measure of the total antioxidant power
of foods. Kale can be eaten raw, for example in salads. The hearty green leaves
of kale can also be transformed into a savory side dish by sautéing them and
adding onions, garlic and a drizzle of olive oil.
#11: Salmon
Salmon is a great food for anyone worried about getting a skin cancer.
It provides an excellent source of omega 3-fatty acids — a type of fatty acids
that are often in short supply in Western diets. Research suggests that these
essential fatty acids can help protect the skin from UV damage. In addition to
omega-3's, salmon contains another interesting nutrient: astaxanthin.
Astaxanthin, a carotenoid that gives salmon its pink color, is a powerful
antioxidant that has been shown to scavenge free radicals created by skin
exposed to ultraviolet rays. To get the most astaxanthin, opt for wild salmon.
Astaxanthin levels are much higher in wild salmon (particularly in sockeye
salmon) than in farmed salmon. Further, wild salmon contains only low levels of
PCBs, harmful chemicals that are often found in high quantities in farmed
salmon. That said, moderation should be the key also in the consumption of wild
salmon. Too frequent or too high a consumption of salmon and other fish may
predispose you to an excessive exposure to certain toxins — such as mercury and
pesticides — contained in fish. The FDA recommends consuming fish twice a week,
but not more often. Pregnant women and women who are trying to get pregnant
should take this advice particularly seriously because the toxins in fish can
impair the neurological development of the fetus.
#12: Horseradish
Horseradish can add a nice kick to scrambled eggs, salads, and
vegetable dishes, but its benefits are not purely culinary. Horseradish is
loaded with glucosinolates, compounds that have been shown to boost the liver's
ability to eliminate carcinogens that could cause skin cancer. In addition,
research indicates that glucosinolates may also help suppress the growth of
cancerous tumors. Many cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and Brussels
sprouts, contain glucosinolates, but the amounts found in horseradish are much
higher (according to some studies, horseradish may contain up to 10 times more
glucosinolates than broccoli).
#13: Broccoli
Broccoli is well known for its strong anti-cancer properties.
The nutritional value of broccoli makes this brassica vegetable one of
the best foods you can eat if you want to turbo-charge your anti-skin cancer
diet. Broccoli contains some extraordinary compounds that have been shown to
eliminate carcinogenic toxins, reduce DNA mutation, induce apoptosis in cancer
cells, help prevent the development of benign tumors into malignant tumors, and
help prevent the spread of cancer from one organ to another. Broccoli sprouts,
which are available at many health food stores, are a particularly rich source
of cancer-fighting compounds, but also broccoli florets provide significant
amounts. To maximize the benefits of broccoli, eat it raw or slightly steamed.
Consumption of raw, crushed broccoli has been shown to result in faster and
better absorption of the cancer-fighting compounds in broccoli. Cooking can
destroy up to 90% of sulforaphane — the key anti-cancer substance in broccoli.
A little goes a long way when it comes to fish eggs. Fish eggs are one
of the best natural sources of DHA and EPA which are types of omega-3 fatty
acids. Ounce for ounce, fish eggs contain even more omega-3's than the fattiest
fish. A study, which analyzed the roe of fifteen marine animals, found that the
roe of lumpsucker, hake, and salmon were the richest in terms of omega-3 fatty
acids.
#15: Cherries
Cherries are naturally rich in perillyl alcohol (POH), a compound that
has been found to be effective at destroying cancer cells in vitro and in vivo.
When buying cherries, it is wise to choose organically grown fruit whenever
possible as conventionally grown cherries often contain high levels of
pesticides and other chemical compounds.
Source: http://www.healwithfood.org/skincancer/foods2.php#ixzz32JZZU9Wh
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