5 Foods to Reduce Lung Cancer Risk
“Eat Well, Boost Your Immune System, Fight Cancer”
Besides quitting smoking and avoiding pollution, diet is another important factor in reducing the risk of lung cancer. Choosing foods rich in antioxidants and specific nutrients can help boost immunity and inhibit cancer cell growth.
Here are 5 foods recommended by nutritionists and researchers:
1. Cruciferous Vegetables
such as broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower
- Key Ingredients:
- Sulforaphane
- Glucosinolate
Benefits:
- Stimulates detoxifying enzymes in the body
- Inhibits cancer cell growth
- Antioxidants
2. Dark Green Vegetables
such as spinach, kale, and mustard greens
- Key Ingredients:
- Lutein
- Folate
- Vitamin K
Benefits:
- Supports normal cell growth
- Anti-inflammatory
- Supports liver detoxification.
3. Orange-red fruits
such as oranges, papaya, carrots, and red bell peppers
- Key ingredients:
- Beta-carotene
- Vitamin C
Benefits:
- Boosts the immune system
- Helps cells function normally
- Prevents DNA damage
4. Fatty fish
such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines
Key ingredients:
- Omega-3 fatty acids
Benefits:
- Reduces inflammation in the body
- Promotes lung health
- Reduces the risk of cell mutation
5. Soybeans
such as tofu, soy milk, and edamame
Key ingredients:
- Isoflavones
- Phytoestrogen
Benefits:
- Antioxidants
- Controls abnormal cell growth
- Reduces the risk of lung cancer, especially in non-smokers
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