5 powerful spices to combat cancer [slideshow]

Cancer

Jedha Dening

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Garlic

This common spice is loaded with sulfur compounds that boost the immune system, along with containing antioxidants that prevent free radical damage.

Garlic’s anticancer effects are especially effective for treating cancers of the stomach and esophagus.

One of the sulfur compounds, called diallyl disulfide, has been shown to drastically reduce the viability of cancerous cells in the lining of the esophagus. In the presence of this garlic compound, the cancerous cells become weak, unable to multiply effectively, and they eventually self-destructed in a process called apoptosis.

Add a little fresh minced garlic to your meat marinades, stews, soups or stir-fries.

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By Jedha Dening

Jedha Dening is a qualified nutritionist (MNutr), researcher, author, freelance writer, and founder of type 2 diabetic nutrition site Diabetes Meal Plans. Her masters thesis on nutrition and inflammation was published and then presented at a national scientific conference. She has millions of words published in the health industry across various print and online publications. Having been in the field for over 15 years, she’s incredibly passionate about delving into the latest research to share the myths and truths surrounding nutrition and health. She believes when armed with the right knowledge, we’re empowered to make informed choices that can truly make a difference.

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