Walnuts: A Healthy Snack with Anti-Cancer Properties
Walnuts aren’t just a tasty snack; they’re packed with cancer-fighting compounds, such as ellagic acid and gamma-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E. Studies have shown that walnuts are particularly effective in preventing breast and prostate cancer.
Celery: A Surprising Cancer-Fighting Vegetable
Celery, despite being mostly water, is a source of two powerful anti-cancer compounds: apigenin and luteolin.
Apigenin has demonstrated the ability to induce cell self-destruction in various types of cancer, rivaling anti-inflammatory drugs in reducing inflammation.
Luteolin, meanwhile, can disrupt the replication cycle of cancer cells. Studies have shown that luteolin can block pathways necessary for the growth of colorectal cancer cells.
Celery has also proven effective against ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, breast, liver, and lung cancers. Research in China even suggests that regular celery consumption could significantly reduce the risk of lung cancer.
