Cancer-Fighting Food

Blueberries are enjoyed around the world and are widely available fresh or frozen. The sweet, juicy berry is often referred to as a superfood and is full of antioxidants. [1] These antioxidants make blueberries a healthy snack, as well as a nutritious…

Healthy food choices can play an important role in supporting overall health and reducing cancer risk. What you eat and what you don’t eat can have a powerful effect on your health. Maintaining a healthy weight and nourishing your body with the…

From everyday snacks to special desserts, chocolate is one of the world’s most beloved treats. Chocolate tops many people’s favorite foods list, and beyond its rich taste, there may be health-related reasons to enjoy it as well. Chocolate — especially dark chocolate…

Over the past century, diets around the world have shifted toward higher consumption of PUFAs, or polyunsaturated fats. When we weaned ourselves off of saturated fats from animal sources, we replaced our cooking oils with an assortment of PUFAs from vegetable oils,…

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, and although much less common, it can also affect men. While advances in screening and treatment have improved outcomes, maintaining a healthy lifestyle remains an important part of overall health before, during,…

Garlic has been used as both food and medicine for thousands of years. Today, it is commonly used to help support heart health, maintain healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and boost the immune system. Research has also suggested that eating garlic…

Jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world and can be found in tropical regions such as Southeast Asia, India, and Brazil. With its spiky exterior, jackfruit contains sweet and aromatic flesh that has made it a favorite tropical fruit for…

Well-being is a critical measure of success in the foundational human pursuit of achieving higher levels of thriving. Well-being is preciously valued and strived for around the world. For many people, it is the name of the game of life. High levels…

An epidemiological study published in Frontiers in Oncology suggests that a diet rich in antioxidants like carotenoids and vitamin C can help to prevent breast cancer and lung cancer. Antioxidants have had their fair share of press in recent years and numerous studies have been…

Green tea has long been linked with positive health outcomes. [1] It is full of antioxidants that have been associated with the prevention of many ailments, including cancer. Despite these associations, there have been no evidence-based suggestions on the quantity of green…