Must Have Fruits That Help Fight Cancer

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With the advent of time, Human race has progressed leaps and bounds and has stamped its authority as a supreme species; however, on the other hand, it has also been a challenge to keep its existence intact from major natural calamities, World Wars, outbreak of deadly diseases - the most recent ones being Zika & Ebola. Also, one of the most dreaded diseases of our times has always been Cancer.

With millions at its peril, Cancer still is a disease that needs a lot of awareness; and awareness alone can detach the myths and social stigma attached to the disease.

Ironically, Cancer is a disease which is caused by abnormal cell growth, leading to the formation of tumours or neoplasm. These tumours have the potential to spread to the different parts of the body, leading to early signs of cancer that can still be detected and diagnosed. Do note that all tumours are not cancerous.

Cancer is mostly caused by smoking, obesity, lack of a proper diet, excessive intake of alcohol, etc. It can easily be classified as a lifestyle disease.

It is very surprising to know that it takes very little effort from us to avoid cancer and incidentally nature has provided us with immense resources to keep ourselves away from the dreaded disease.

Intake of fruits is one the most important methods of keeping cancer at bay, so here's a list of 10 fruits that help you kill or rather prevent the risk of cancer cells.

1. Grapes:

Rich with a special kind of flavonoid named resveratrol (phytochemical), which has been found from studies to have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, grapes are known to be one of the best fruits to have to fight cancer. Not only is it potent in preventing cancer-related cell damage but it also reduces the growth of cancer cells in the colon, stomach, lymph, liver and breast cells.

2. Papaya:

Call it a "Superfood" or "Fruit Of Angels"; it is capable of beating cancer out of the way with its antioxidant lycopene, which targets mostly the cervix, breast, prostrate, liver, lung and pancreas. Moreover, it has no toxic effect on normal cells.

3. Raspberries:

Ellagic acid present in these help fight cancer that is caused by oxidative stress and free radicals. Apart from preventing cancerous cell growth and tumour formation, raspberries also show an anti-inflammatory activity on the colon cancer cells.

4. Avocados:

This wonder fruit gives an ample supply of avocation B that targets the cancerous stem cells. The dark green portion of the flesh of the avocados also carries carotenoids that are beneficial against tumour formation.

5. Orange:

Citrus fruits have always made a mark in scientific research because of their high content of Vitamin C. Orange protects against nitrosamines, which instigate cancer in the alimentary canal. Limolene, another phytonutrient, found in orange peel plays a major role in activating the antioxidant detoxification enzyme system.

6. Apple:

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Peel of this fruit carries triterpenoids, which trigger Maspin, a cancer-suppressing protein. It has proven to be active on prostate and breast cancer cells.

7. Strawberry:

It is a package of cancer-protective vitamin C as well as a wide range of other phytonutrients, flavonoids and polyphenols like quercetin and ellagic acid. Ellagic acid is a potent anti-carcinogenic agent, which effectively works on the skin, bladder, lung, oesophagus and breast.

8. Peach:

This tiny fruit is capable of inducing apoptosis in the breast cancer cells. It is a great source of antioxidants, thiamin B1, riboflavin B2, and a large amount of vitamins C and A.

9. Pomegranate:

This sweet-seeded fruit comes with a supply of chemicals that suppress aromatase, which helps in the production of oestrogens. Around 70 percent of the breast cancers need oestrogens to grow, so pomegranate is a prime candidate as a breast cancer-blocking superfood.

10. Lemon:

It gives a huge supply of d-limonene, a potent anti-carcinogenic agent that activates the antioxidants present in cells. A glass of lime water daily is what you need to keep cancer far, far away.