Surprising Foods to Serve for Cancer Prevention

By Marlene Diaz | August 5, 2016 |

Home Health Care Federal Way WA

Encouraging your loved one to eat a healthy diet and to exercise regularly are two great ways for you to help them prevent many serious medical conditions, including cancer. But, did you know that there are many healthy foods that are known to have cancer-fighting benefits? It is true! If your loved one is at risk for certain types of cancer or has a family history, it is a great idea to start incorporating some of these cancer-preventing foods into their normal eating routine. In addition to having cancer-fighting benefits, these foods are also a great source of nutrients and can easily fit into your loved one’s healthy diet.

Here are just a few of these surprising cancer-preventing foods:

Brazil Nuts

There are not many foods that contain a large amount of the trace mineral selenium, but the brazil nut is one of them. Selenium is a nutrient that helps promote DNA in cells and it can help eliminate cancer cells. To help your loved one get plenty of selenium, be sure to add brazil nuts to snack/trail mixes and you can even chop them and serve them on top of yogurt or oatmeal.

Garlic

Garlic is a wonderful herb to have on hand. If your loved one is cutting back on sodium, using garlic is a great way to flavor food without adding extra salt. In addition, garlic has cancer-preventing benefits as it helps the body’s natural immune system to fight against cancer cells. Try adding garlic to pasta, salsa, soups, baked chicken breasts, steamed vegetables, and more.

Cruciferous Vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, and cabbage are not only nutrient-dense and great sources of fiber, they can also help prevent kidney cancer. Strive to serve these veggies once a week to get the maximum cancer-fighting benefit.

Green Tea

Green tea is rich in antioxidants which promote healthy cell growth. In addition, it contains a chemical called EGCG which may have cancer-fighting benefits. Green tea is a wonderful beverage to enjoy hot or iced. It is a great alternative to sugary sodas and beverages that can have excessive sugar and calories.

Salmon

Salmon is a great lean protein to serve to your loved one on a regular basis and it has many health benefits. It is high amount of omega-3 fatty acids may aid in cancer prevention.

Source: http://www.rd.com/health/conditions/how-to-prevent-cancer/

If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Health Care Services in Federal Way WA, contact the caring staff at Hospitality Home Care today. Call us at (206) 966-6552.

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Marlene Diaz

Care Supervisor at Hospitality Home Care

Marlene brings to Hospitality Home Care's Care Supervisor Team an unprecedented level of passion for caring for others and a wealth of knowledge and understanding in the care services field. Marlene has worked in the healthcare field for more than 15 years in a variety of settings including, adult family home administration, home care HR supervising and working with specialty populations including dementia, mental health and developmental disabilities. Throughout this time Marlene has also maintained her caregiver credentials that she obtained as a teenager because, while her knowledge is best served helping to train caregivers and assist families to get the care they need, her heart is most fulfilled when she is providing care to others. When she is not in the office, you will most likely find Marlene caring for her family, or spending time with her friends.