Cancer is one of the leading causes of death today. A silent killer, this disease is often detected at a later stage when there is almost no chance of a complete cure. Early detection and treatment of cancer is the only way to cure it.

The use of a combination of chemo and nutrition therapy has been used to save the lives of many cancer patients. Studies suggest almost 30-40% of all types of cancer can be avoided with a proper diet and a healthy lifestyle.

The underlying causes of cancer include poor nutrition for cancer patients, contact with environmental pollutants, heredity, diseases or infections, excessive stress, poor digestion and nutrient absorption, and lack of physical activity.

Cancer risk can be intensely reduced if you follow a healthy cancer-fighting diet filled with anti-inflammatory foods while regulating other factors that increase oxidative stress. Sugar , refined oils, refined carbs, favorite dairy items and others are known to increase the risk of cancer.

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The key is to eat plenty of cancer-fighting foods that are rich sources of antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. Spinach, kale, collard greens, arugula, watercress, cabbage, broccoli , all types of berries, fruits, sweet potato are some of the best cancer-fighting foods. They have plenty of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and enzymes while being low in fats, sodium, calories, and other toxins.

Read on to learn about a few easy recipes that can be incorporated into a cancer-fighting diet

Organic Salad

Ingredients required:

• Baby mushrooms, chopped coarsely
• Spinach, roughly chopped
• Baby corn
• Red onion, sliced finely
• Red and green pepper
• Broccoli
• Celery, chopped
• Red cabbage
• Few slices of avocado
• A handful of sprouts
• Lettuce leaves, optional

For salad dressing:

• Extra virgin olive oil, few drops
• Apple cider vinegar , few drops
• Salt to taste
• Pinch of pepper
• A pinch of garlic powder
• Seasoning

How to prepare:

In a big bowl, chop and mix all the vegetables. Mix the salad dressing ingredients until smooth, then pour over the veggies and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately.

Overnight soaked oats

Ingredients required:

• 1 cup oats
• I cup milk of choice
• 2 tbsp honey
• A pinch of cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• 1 – 2 tbsp grated coconut
• 1 – 2 chopped walnuts
• A few pieces of dried dates
• Other dry fruits of choice for toppings

How to prepare:

Mix everything in a jar with a lid. After mixing, place it in the fridge and leave it overnight. In the morning, check the consistency and add a little milk if desired. Top it with fresh fruit and nuts. Serve cold.

Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients required:

• 2 sweet potatoes roasted, peeled and chopped
• 2 boiled carrots, chopped
• I pod of garlic crushed
• I onion finely chopped
• 1/4th tbsp. ginger crushed
• Pinch of chilli powder
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of roasted cumin powder

How to prepare:

Take a little butter in a pan and sauté onion until translucent. Add ginger and garlic and sauté on low flame. Add all the spices and mix well. Now add chopped sweet potatoes and carrots. Cook them and mix them well so that all the spices are blended. Blend the mixture to a fine puree. Add vegetable stock and bring it to boil. Garnish with cream.

Mango- Rhubarb Smoothie

Ingredients required:

• 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 ½ cup diced rhubarb
• ½ cashews, soaked in water overnight and drained (prior
• soaking is optional)
• 1 cup soy milk
• ½ cup water
• Few drops of lime juice
• 1-2 drops of pure vanilla extract

How to prepare:

Blend all the items together until smooth. If you find the mix too thick add more soy milk. Garnish with mint leaves and thinly sliced rhubarb. Serve immediately.

Garlic sautéed kale

Ingredients required:

• 1 pod full of garlic
• Half red onion, sliced
• 1 bunch of kale
• Vinegar
• Pinch of salt
• Olive oil few drops

How to prepare:

Wash kale and remove its stems. Coarsely chop the garlic and set it aside. Now in a pan put a few drops of olive oil. Sauté chopped onions and garlic until golden brown. Now add coarsely crushed kale, a pinch of salt and few drops of vinegar. Add herbs if required. Mix well.

These are some of the best cancer-fighting foods which you should incorporate into your daily diet. Consuming these foods will significantly lower your risk of suffering this dreaded disease.

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