10 Anti-cancer Foods You Didn't Know Existed

You probably have the following foods in your kitchen, but did you know that some of them can reduce your cancer risk? Discover which ones they are and include them frequently in your recipes! You can find all of them at your Soriana store. 1. Dark or bittersweet chocolate Cocoa is full of polyphenols called catechins which are substances that prevent diseases like cancer. Look for chocolates that contain at least 70% pure cocoa.   2. Pomegranate This fruit is rich in antioxidants that help prevent breast cancer and has a high content of citric acid, which is important for alkalizing the body. 3. Green tea It is packed with antioxidants called catechins, which are known to reduce cancerous tumors. 4. Grapes They are rich in resveratrol, an antioxidant primarily found in their skin, although juice and wine also contain it. Resveratrol has been shown to prevent the growth of cancer cells. 5. Beans They contain phytochemicals that prevent damage to cells that cause cancer and also protease inhibitors that can limit the spread of cancer cells in the body. Plant Strong 🌱 Another day, another nourish bowl 😋 Back to basics this time, with millet, beans and oodles of zoodles 💕 All drizzled with lemon juice 🙃 Just wanted to say the biggest thank you and send all my love to each and every one of you for your heartfelt words on my last post 💗 I'm so grateful for this loving and supporting community 😘 A photo published by Hannah | Vegan 🌱 | 22 | UK 🇬🇧 (@prosperoushealthylife) on Nov 25, 2016 at 11:31 PST   6. Whole grains Oats, brown rice, wheat, rye, corn, and amaranth are some examples of whole grains, which are high in fiber and antioxidants that may lower the risk of colon cancer. E ,hoje, vamos de arroz integral 7 grãos! Amo! Jantinha leve e saudável. Nunca é tarde para cuidar da saúde e, para perder alguns quilinhos indesejáveis. #arrozintegral#jantinhafresca# #foco#determinação# saúde# #amorpróprio#eumecuido# ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ A photo published by DecorizandobyJanainaSantágueda (@decorizandobyjanainasantagueda) on Jan 26, 2017 at 1:29 PST   7. Garlic Research has shown that a high garlic intake can reduce the risk of stomach, colon, and esophageal cancer by preventing malignant cells from reproducing. 8. Berries Their phytochemicals have shown anticancer activity, especially black raspberries, which contain anthocyanins that limit the growth of malignant cells.   9. Red tomatoes Lycopene, an antioxidant, is one of the main compounds in this food that can greatly prevent prostate cancer. 10. Carrots Contains beta-carotene, which gives carrots their orange color, responsible for fighting breast and colon cancer cells. LET'S EAT! via GIPHY