5 powerful spices to combat cancer [slideshow]

Rosemary

This common household herb contains a natural compound called carnosic acid, which forces the cancer cells in your body to degrade and die. Rosemary has also been shown to increase the effectiveness of more traditional cancer treatments.

In particular, clinical studies have shown that potent doses of rosemary extract significantly enhance the effects of chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.

Finely chop rosemary and make delicious herb butter to top toast or steamed vegetables. Or place fresh sprigs into olive oil to infuse it with rosemary extracts.

Source: Zheng J, et al. Spices for prevention and treatment of cancer. — Nutrients. 2016;8(8):495.

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Jedha Dening

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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