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| Fish and Meat |
| Be sure to include fresh omega- 3 -rich fish like salmon and rainbow trout from clean waters in your diet two to four times each week. A recent study has shown that omega-3-rich fish oils impede angiogenesis and reduce tumor invasiveness. 19 Although a diet high in animal protein is not recommended, for some people moderate portions of animal protein once or twice a week can contribute to a well-rounded diet. I find that people who are anemic or have nutritional deficiencies sometimes need the type of nutritional profile that can be found only in meat. If meat is eaten, it should come from organically raised animals or wild game and always be hormone-free, especially for those whose cancer is of a hormone-receptor type, like breast cancer. |
| Nuts and Seeds |
| Nuts and seeds are another good protein source. Be sure to buy and eat nuts and seeds that are fresh, not rancid. Rancid nuts and seeds smell sournot sweet and nutty as they should. Keep them in the refrigerator or freezer to preserve their freshness. They are rich in delicate essential fatty acids and protein as well as many vitamins and minerals. Organic nut butters, especially almond butter, are excellent nutritional sources. Flax, sunflower, pumpkin, and sesame seeds are all wonderful additions to a mixed salad. You can also grind flaxseeds and add them to salad dressings, cereals, or yogurt. |
| Yogurt |
| Lactic acid-rich foods, such as yogurt and fermented cabbage juice, can greatly enhance immune function and strengthen the intestines. Healthy bacteria in the intestines can resist many dangerous pathogens. Both the acidophilus and bulgaricus bacteria present in yogurt possess potent antitumor activity. Researchers have found that the dialyzate fraction of yogurt possesses the antitumor principals. Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria found in yogurt produce compounds within the colon that increase beta glucaronization and nitroreductase, which help the body to excrete carcinogens and hormones more efficiently. Researchers at the National Institute for the Study and Care |
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