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| hospital in Csoma, Hungary, using nothing but raw red beets. According to Ferenczi, beetroot contains a tumor-inhibiting substance that he attributes to its natural red coloring agent, betaine. 10 |
| Celery contains abundant amounts of phthalides and polyacetanes, two phytochemicals that have been shown to inhibit cancer. They are able to detoxify many carcinogens and are of particular help in reversing some of the damage done by cigarette smoking. An excellent juice combination is two parts carrot, one part celery, and a half part beet. |
| Shiitake mushrooms should also be eaten on a regular basis since they foster many immune-enhancing activities, including stimulation of macrophages, increased cytotoxic activity of macrophages, increased production of inter-leukin-1 and -2, increased T-lymphocyte production, and enhanced CD-4 cell function. |
| Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is a common vegetable eaten in Asia and the Carribbean Islands. It is available here in Asian food markets and some health food stores. The ripe fruit and leaves are a source of a guanylate cyclase inhibitor, which has been shown to inhibit prostate cancer, perhaps by regulating cyclic AMP and decreasing PGE-2 and the arachidonic acid cascade. |
| Asparagus is another vegetable with many anticancer properties. It has a cleansing effect on the lymphatic system and kidneys. It can be cooked or pureed and added to soups or drinks. It contains protein compounds called histones, which are believed to act as cell-growth normalizers on cancer-cell division. Asparagus therapy has been used to treat various forms of cancer, and reversal of the disease has been reported in a number of cases. AS a form of therapy, asparagus should always be cooked, then put into the blender and liquefied at high speed to make a puree. It can then be stored in the refrigerator. The recommended dose is 4 tablespoons twice daily, which can be taken alone or mixed in any hot or cold beverage. |
| Potatoes, usually regarded only as a starchy filler, are actually a wonderful food. They are a rich source of alpha-lipoic acid, which is the most improtant intracellular and extracellular nutrient known today. Potatoes also contain a diverse amount of polyphenolic compounds and protease inhibitors and are a great source of vitamin C. |
| Avocados also have a very high nutritional value. They are perhaps the best overall source of essential fatty acids and glutathione and a very good |
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