Genetic Evidence that Antioxidants Kill Cancer

'Researchers of Jefferson’s Kimmel Cancer Center have produced genetic evidence suggesting antioxidant drugs could help prevent and treat cancer. With research already showcasing the powers of various cancer fighting foods, this research further shows how dangerous mainstream medical testing and treatments can be outranked by nature’s gifts.


“Antioxidants have been associated with cancer reducing effects—beta carotene, for example—but the mechanisms, the genetic evidence, has been lacking,” says lead researcher Michael P. Lisanti, M.D., Ph.D.  “Now we have genetic proof that mitochondrial oxidative stress is important for driving tumor growth.”'




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Lentils and Kidney Beans Prevent Bowel Cancer

'Eating pulses, brown rice, green vegetables and dried fruit could cut the risk of bowel cancer. People who consume pulses such as kidney beans or lentils at least three times a week reduce their risk of developing polyps  – small growths in the lining of the bowel which can become cancerous – by a third, researchers say.'

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Amazing Health Benefits of Purple Corn

 

'Purple corn is turning out to be one of the healthiest foods on the planet. It is loaded with phenolics and anthocyanin, and has an antioxidant rating higher than blueberries. The health benefits of purple corn are pervasive in the body, and it has a normalizing effect on many bodily systems. It can even shrink cancerous tumors. As the healing value of purple corn becomes apparent, researchers have jumped in to document its many benefits, and supplement companies have rolled out purple corn extracts.'

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Berries for Better Health

'At our house, the arrival of fresh berries always is an anticipated event, whether we’re gathering wild berries, harvesting our own fresh from the garden, or buying them at our local farmers’ market or favorite store. Eaten just as they are, berries are exceptionally delicious, with all the appeal of a snack food—just rinse and eat. When the summer sun brings their flavor to peak perfection, fresh-picked berries are undoubtedly one of the highlights of summer foods. 

And whether used fresh in salads or cooked in recipes from appetizers to desserts, berries make just about any food taste better. As the crown jewels of summer, berries contain some of nature’s most powerful antioxidants for a host of health benefits, such as lowering the risk of certain cancers and heart disease, and strengthening your body’s natural defenses.' 


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