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I eat like I have cancer every day so I never get it. So right now, being able to go into your pantry right now, into your refrigerator, I encourage you to do this: get out the garbage can, get rid of all of those processed foods, and then go restock with the things that are gonna fight cancer and help you heal. You want to eat 30 to 45 grams of fiber daily. You want to do berries, apples, pomegranates, lentils and beans, chia, flax, artichoke, cabbage and broccoli are great as well. And if you are consuming grains, you want to ensure they are 100% organic and also have, again, good fiber, because if not, they're going to spike your blood sugar. And a lot of those grains also are sprayed with things like glyphosate. We want to be chemical-free. And cruciferous vegetables contain compounds that activate detoxification enzymes and they also are protecting your cells from that excess replication and becoming cancerous. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, arugula, radishes and watercress. Those are some of the best cruciferous vegetables. Eat antioxidant-rich foods daily, okay? Studies show that a high intake of antioxidant-rich foods is inversely related to cancer risk. You want to do a lot of vegetables, moderate amount of fruit, but you want to do ones that are high in antioxidants. So you want to do some that are dark blue and black, like blueberries and blackberries. Get the red fruits and vegetables like pomegranates, beets, and raspberries. The dark green ones, right? The dark green leafy vegetables like spinach, cruciferous vegetables, and herbals that are green, like basil. Antioxidants from foods like fruits and vegetables and herbs, of course, they don't completely eliminate all risk of cancer, but they do reduce cellular damage and decrease risk of cancer over time. And of course, many of them have powerful anti-cancer properties. This is why you want to make sure you have a high antioxidant diet via fruits, vegetables, and herbals to protect you.
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