Cancer statistics are exploding. Some studies say that 1 in 2 people will develop some type of cancer in their lifetime. The reality is amazing. The monetary cost of cancer is not only a huge burden on individuals and society, but the emotional cost is also huge.

The cure for this disease that afflicts us and terrifies us is easy. get the right nutrients into your body every day. Think about this for a moment and really accept it. Your body regenerates almost all of its cells in a cycle every 7-10 years. You will use whatever building materials you have on hand to make those cells. It is my belief that cells made from artificial dyes, junk food without nutrition, additives and chemicals, these cells will be the starting cells of tomorrow’s cancers.

The earlier you start eating better, the better your chances of never developing cancer. If you already have cancer, you’ll need more help in the form of supplements along with changing your eating habits. The more damage the cancer has caused, the less chance of a complete reversal.

Keeping those points in mind, here are the foods to eat to stop this terrible one in its tracks.

1. Broccoli– Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage have sulforaphane, a component that science has shown to stop cancer growth.
2. Tomatoes– Lycopene is just one component of this healthy fruit that has been extensively studied for its disease-fighting properties. People who eat tomatoes at least 2 times a week have a 33% lower chance of developing this pest. (Tomatoes and broccoli eaten together have a greater effect than if one is eaten separately)
3. Fungus– Mushrooms contain beta-glucans. Medicinal mushrooms such as red reishi, maitake, shiitake, cordyceps, and agaricus blazei have been extensively studied. These mushrooms have been shown in hundreds of thousands of scientific research studies to prevent or cure cancer. In fact, there is even a proprietary mushroom extract that is prescribed by doctors in Asia to supplement traditional chemotherapy.
4. Green Tea– Another gift from our friends in Asia, green tea is loaded with catechins and polyphenols… big words that mean big anti-cancer benefits for you.
5. berries– The powerful anthocyanins in the berries will help stop the growth of cancer.
6. Salmon– and other fatty fish, as well as olive oil, avocado… they are all rich sources of omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are absolutely necessary for the reproduction and healing of cells, and they are very scarce in our diets. Be sure to get wild Pacific or Alaskan salmon, as most Atlantic salmon are now farmed, which means they’re also full of antibiotics and lower in omega-3 fatty acids than their wild counterparts.
7. Garlic– has been shown to reduce the appearance of tumors of the stomach, breast and esophagus.
8. camu camu– A lot of people haven’t heard of Camu Camu or Acerola yet, but I mention them because they are a super concentrated natural form of vitamin C. You absolutely MUST have vitamin C, and lots of it, if you hope to fight cancer and stay healthy. . Vitamin C is absolutely essential in the healing process and an often overlooked nutrient. Most people would benefit from large amounts of vitamin C supplementation if these high-C fruits (or powders) are not available in grocery or health food stores.

I hope you’ve realized that a cancer diet is made up of real foods. You won’t see cheez stiks or fries or a bacon double cheeseburger on any list of cancer fighters. You must give your body basic and healing nutrients every day and these are delivered to us naturally from the earth.

Eat well and fight cancer.