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If you've been curious which fruits and vegetables are most beneficial in the fight against cancer, look no further. The following can pack a punch!
Fruits
- Watermelon and pink grapefruit -- are high in lycopene which can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
- Red raspberries, cherries, strawberries and cranberries -- all contain anthocyanins which can reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, as well as helping to control high blood pressure.
- Mangos, apricots and peaches -- these contain high levels of beta-carotene which helps to reduce risk of cancer and heart disease and maintenance of good vision.
Vegetables
- Tomatoes and tomato products -- are high in lycopene which can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
- Broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts -- all contain indoles and isothiocyanates which reduce risk of cancer by helping our own cancer fighting enzymes, slowing the growth of cancer cells and increasing natural cell death.
- Carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut squash -- each contain high levels of beta-carotene which helps to reduce risk of cancer and heart disease and maintenance of good vision.
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