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CURATIVE EFFECTS OF FOODS

CANCER
Tomatoes:
• Rich in Lycopene-
• Wards off the free radicals associated with lung and digestive cancers as well as prostate, ovarian and lung cancers.
• Also found in watermelon and pink grapefruit.
Broccoli sprouts
• An antioxidant
• Broccoli Family of vegetables - brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and cabbage.
• It protects against prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric, breast, and other hormone-related cancers.
Berries
• Blueberries, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, cranberries, and grapes are all rich in anthocyanins
Anthocyanins help repair and protect DNA.
Spinach
• Spinach is an active antioxidant – lutein
May even help cancers of the liver, ovaries, colon, and prostate.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE
• Consume plenty of fruits , vegetables and whole grains
• Fluids to promote good digestion
• Soft & pureed food for
• easy digestion

HEART DISEASE
• Fresh fruits & vegetables, foods rich in vitamin C, beta carotene and other antioxidant nutrient
• FISH which contains omega -3 fatty acids decrease the risk of heart attacks
• Apple, oat bran, and soluble fibre, whole grains, bread and cereals
• Moderate consumption of alcohol cuts the risk of heart attacks, by raising the HDL cholesterol and reducing the risk of blood clot formation