The Relationship Between Cancer And Antioxidants

The Relationship Between And Antioxidants
By Michelle Bery

Cancer – a disease that affects so many around the world and
continues to be studied earnestly in order to finally identify a
cure. But, in the meantime, researchers, in an effort to take
control of the spread of this heinous disease, promote programs
of prevention. Diet, exercise, and the avoidance of controllable
environmental pollutants are all part of the effort to prevent
cancer.

It has been shown that derives from good cells gone bad.
Affected by poor diet, environmental factors, and chemical
substances, molecules inside the body lose electrons in
response. The molecules become free radicals and, as such, they
begin their attack on healthy cells to take back electrons. Such
begins the battle within the body.

Antioxidants – properties found in a variety of foods – bolster
the immune system and work alongside healthy cells to combat
free radicals. Eating a diet rich in antioxidants strengthens
the body with much needed resources to stay healthy and keep
disease at bay. The relationship between and antioxidants
is a significant one and one that has been studied at great
length.

In essence there is a battle between and antioxidants.
Cancer works against the cells in the body while antioxidants
work on behalf of cells. In stands to reason that if you supply
one with more resources than the other then the battle will be
won. Subsequently, eating a diet that is rich in antioxidants
affords the healthy cells of the body a greater advantage in
defending themselves.

To engage in the battle between and antioxidants, you
can do your part by integrating

a variety of foods into your
diet. Include such foods as green leafy vegetables – like
spinach and kale – that deliver significant amounts of the
antioxidant lutein; tomatoes and tomato products that contain
the antioxidant lycopene; fresh fruits such as berries
(blueberries gaining particular attention as of late), kiwi, and
prunes; and vegetables that contain the antioxidant
beta-carotene such as carrots and sweet potatoes.

The connection between and antioxidants is proof that a
change in diet can do wonders for protecting our bodies against
disease. Do your research to determine what foods can be easily
integrated into your lifestyle and take the steps necessary to
significantly protect your health.

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