Cancer Prevention Diet and Cancer Causing Foods

Cruciferous vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and kale, contain beneficial nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese.Cruciferous vegetables also contain sulforaphane, a plant compound with anticancer properties.One study shows that sulforaphane significantly inhibits cancer cell growth and stimulates cell death in colon cancer cells.Another study shows that sulforaphane in combination with genistein, a compound in soybeans, can significantly inhibit breast cancer tumor development and size. Sulforaphane also inhibits histone deacetylase, an enzyme with links to cancer development.One review recommends 3 to 5 servings of cruciferous vegetables per week for the best cancer-preventive effects.