| Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Jordana_Giorgio and more videos in the Cancer category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com You don't need supplements to prevent cancer — look to the food you eat every day to pack in all the healthy nutrients you need. To complete this How-To you will need: Berries Spices Sources of isothiocyanate Watercress Green tea Sources of folate Brazil nuts Omega-3-rich fish Garlic Asian mushrooms Apples Flaxseed Broccoli sprouts Macadamia nuts Step 1: Pick some blackberries Pick up some blackberries; they contain twice the antioxidant content of blueberries. Strawberries, cranberries, and raspberries are cancer-fighters, too. Step 2: Spice up your life Curry lovers, rejoice! Turmeric, the spice that gives the popular Indian dish its yellow hue, inhibits the development of cancer. Ginger runs a close second, followed by cinnamon. Step 3: Eat your broccoli Eat your broccoli. It contains isothiocyanate, a compound that fights several cancers. While Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, and arugula also have ITCs, broccoli is king because it has a particularly potent kind called sulforaphane. Tip: Broccoli sprouts have the highest concentration of sulforaphane. Step 4: Eat & drink your greens Munch on watercress and drink green tea ... |
