On their own, the sweet strawberries in this smoothie contain the antioxidant anthocyanin,
which protects against cancer and tumor growth.
Butter from grass - fed cows also contains conjugated linoleic acid,
which protects against cancer.
Not exact matches
One serving of matcha tea has the nutritional equivalent of 10 cups of regularly brewed green tea, as well as 137 times more antioxidants,
which protect against heart disease and
cancer, lower cholesterol, and prevent stoke.
Wild salmon is packed with omega - 3s,
which boost mood, fight depression, supports healthy pregnancy, and may
protect against Alzheimer's disease and
cancer.
Cabbage possesses phytochemicals including sulforaphane,
which studies suggest
protects the body
against cancer - causing free radicals, and indoles,
which help metabolize estrogens.
about 50 % higher levels of healthy omega 3 fats (
which are good for heart and brain health as well as
protecting against cancer)
Bok choy contains powerful antioxidants like vitamins A and C and phytonutrients such as thiocyanates, lutein, zeaxanthin, isothiocyanates, and sulforaphane,
which stimulate detoxifying enzymes and may
protect against breast, colon, and prostate
cancers.
They contain high levels of polyphenols and flavonoids,
which are responsible for improving heart health and
protecting against cancer.
Not only does asparagus make a delicious side dish, it's also packed with antioxidants and a special compound that helps break down carcinogens and free radicals,
which can help
protect against certain forms of
cancer.
As well as containing vitamins and minerals its abundant with polyphenol antioxidants
which help
protect against cancer, one polyphenol in particular can slow or halt the growth of
cancer cells!
It's filled with antioxidants such as carotenoids and flavonoids
which help
protect against various
cancers.
Consuming dairy products like milk delivers nine essential nutrients,
which can help you manage your weight,
protect against certain
cancers, fight osteoporosis, and reduce your risk for high blood pressure.
Studies show breastfeeding lowers the risk of obesity,
cancer, and chronic diseases — many of
which disproportionately impact African American women — in mothers, as well as helps
protect children
against a host of ailments, including respiratory infections, asthma and childhood leukemia.
Look for a broad spectrum sunscreen - one that
protects against both Ultraviolet A and B rays (UVA, UVB)
which will help
protect your skin from the harmful rays that can cause skin
cancer and aging / wrinkles.
• Breastmilk contains special antibodies
which help
protect your baby
against infections • Breastmilk is your baby's natural food, it's easily digested and enough on its own for the first 6 months • Breastfed babies are less likely to have eczema and diabetes or high blood pressure and obesity later on • Breastfeeding helps you and your baby to get to know each other • Breastfeeding means you'll return to your pre-pregnancy weight quicker • Breastfeeding helps give you stronger bones in later life and helps
protect against breast and ovarian
cancer • Breastfed babies are not as windy as bottle - fed babies • Nappies are not as smelly!
Grapes contain important anti-oxidants,
which help
protect the body
against heart disease and
cancer.
It's also an important anti-oxidant,
which means that it helps
protect the body
against diseases like
cancer, heart disease and arthritis.
This is a 13 percent increase in protection
against HPV - related
cancers in comparison to the first vaccines on the market, Gardasil and Cervarix,
which protected against HPV types 16 and 18.
In addition to
protecting against 80 percent of cervical
cancers, the new 9 - Valent human papillomavirus vaccine,
which includes seven
cancer causing HPV - types, has the potential to
protect against nearly 19,000 other
cancers diagnosed in the United States, including anal, oropharyngeal and penile
cancers.
The FDA approved Merck's Gardasil vaccine in 2006, after clinical trials showed that it
protects against four strains of human papillomavirus (HPV),
which together cause about 70 percent of cervical
cancers and 90 percent of genital warts.
«Our findings related to the NS subtype may suggest that the recurrent infections to
which children living in overcrowded conditions are likely to have been exposed stimulate their immune systems and hence
protect them
against developing this type of
cancer later in their childhood and early adult life.
A new study from the University of Illinois reports that including broccoli in the diet may also
protect against liver
cancer, as well as aid in countering the development of fatty liver or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
which can cause malfunction of the liver and lead to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a liver
cancer with a high mortality rate.
(A leading theory: flavonoids in tea and carotenoids in leafy greens,
which act as antioxidants, may
protect against cancer by rooting out free radicals.)
The HPV vaccine,
which protects against four types of HPV shown to cause cervical
cancer and anogenital warts, is offered free through school - based programs to young girls across Canada.
The vaccines
protect against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical
cancer,
which kills almost a quarter of a million women worldwide each year.
Other reported effects of PPAM included inhibition of autophagy
which is an important survival mechanism that
protects cancer cells
against stress, impairment of the unfolded protein response (UPR) induced by glucose starvation and decrease of the activity of STAT3 [72, 73].
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all girls and boys receive the three - dose series of the HPV vaccine between ages 11 and 12 to
protect against HPV - linked
cancers,
which include those of the cervix and other
cancers of the anus and genitals, as well as some head and neck
cancers.
On top of that, sunscreens can be labeled «broad spectrum» only if they
protect equally
against UVB (the main culprit of skin
cancer) and UVA rays,
which cause aging.
It's also a good source of health - enhancing conjugated linoleic acid (CLA),
which helps
protect against cancer and encourages muscle growth, plus vitamins A, D and E, all of
which are essential to good health.
A diet rich in beans and legumes increases levels of the fatty acid butyrate,
which can
protect against cancer growth, according to a study from Michigan State University.
Selenium is a powerful antioxidant
which has been proven to
protect against heart disease and
cancers like prostate
cancer.
The vaccine
protects against HPV,
which can cause cervical
cancer, other
cancers and genital warts.
Here's how it works: Silymarin
protects against depletion of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that helps fight oxidative stress,
which can lead to skin, breast, prostate and cervical
cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Known to help
protect against cancer cell formation, leeks also act as a mild and safe diuretic and laxative to keep our urinary and intestinal tracts running smoothly despite the excesses to
which it is subjected during this time of year.
Mango has various antioxidant compounds like quercetin and isoquercetin,
which help to
protect the body
against colon
cancer.
Lycopene,
which is found in tomatoes, has actually been shown in some studies to reduce tumor growth, and can help
protect against lung, stomach, colon, oral, breast AND cervical
cancers!
Since it is a cabbage, it also contains a large amount of
cancer fighting phytochemicals, including indoles
which studies have found to help
protect against breast, cervical, and colon
cancers.
You can get required vitamins and nutrients from fresh vegetables and fruits
which protect against diabetes, heart disease,
cancer and other health problems.
Pumpkin is rich in carotenes,
which have been shown to
protect against cancer and heart disease.
The substances found in fruit
which help
protect against diseases such as bowel
cancer — such as fibre, vitamin C and other antioxidants — are lost during processing.
It also
protects against a number of other
cancers, including breast
cancer,
which is especially a concern for menopausal women.
Garlic can have a powerful antioxidant effect in the body,
which means it helps to
protect against damaging free radicals
which can cause
cancer.
Broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts - Rich in
cancer - fighting sulforaphane and indole -3-carbinol, antioxidants
which can
protect the body
against cell - damaging free radicals.
Researchers were able to demonstrate the mechanism by
which a plant - based diet and exercise could suppress the growth of breast and prostate
cancer cells and
protect against prostate enlargement (more on prostate problems in Some Prostates are Larger Than Others and Prostate Versus Plants).
Tomatoes - A rich source of the antioxidant lycopene,
which is believed to
protect against prostate
cancer as well as heart disease.
Bottom Line: Tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene,
which can reduce inflammation and
protect against cancer.
One type of phytonutrient especially abundant in whole grains including brown rice are plant lignans,
which are converted by friendly flora in our intestines into mammalian lignans, including one called enterolactone that is thought to
protect against breast and other hormone - dependent
cancers as well as heart disease.
Plant - based, fiber - rich diets may
protect against kidney and other
cancers, reduce the risk of childhood prediabetes (
which can lead to kidney damage) and diabetes, the top cause of kidney failure.
Tallow is high in CLA (omega - 3's)
which has been proven to reduce incidences of heart disease and
protects against cancer.
Lycopene,
which is found in tomatoes, has been investigated, but the evidence that it
protects against prostate
cancer has not been proven.