I have begun the journey to learn more about health and nutrition and how they relate to Cancer. My desire to know more about the relationship between food choices and healing is directly inspired by a need to feel I am doing my very best to support myself and my clients in the effort to prevent terminal illness in our lives. Particularly in cases where genetics already provide a link to Cancer, it is important to practice preventative health care, by eating a diet rich in nutrients and minerals as well as minimizing toxins in the system and maintaining a regular exercise regimen.In 2008 I lost my father, William Smith, to Cancer. It was a very difficult time in my life, as well as the rest of my family. I recall the most frustrating part being the feeling of hopelessness, that there was nothing any of us could do to help him. Recently I performed with my band Medicine Woman at a benefit for children who are currently battling Cancer in various forms. It was so inspiring to feel the community coming together to raise funds and awareness and provide hope to these children. The difference in the two experiences was remarkable. I realized that I wanted to be able to do more for Cancer patients in the way of health counseling but I have to learn more. I need to know more about my own food choices and how they are creating my cell walls and forming my organs and ultimately dictating my overall functionality.
I make tons
of fresh squeezed juice with Green Pirate. I make it all the time and drink it alot too, so I figured this was logical place to start in exploring the many preventative health tools that we have access to for preventing illness. I understand that there is a direct link to blood type, genetic coding of the cells and other environmental factors that are out of our control, but I also know that diet and nutrition play a major role in the health cell and therefore overall energy and integrity of the cell.So to kick it off, here's a list of foods that are perfect for juicing when working with Cancer.
Enjoy and please feel free to comment or support me in any way on my journey to know more.
xo
Deborah
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Below are lists of foods that are known to fight and prevent cancer. These items must be consumed raw in order to get the full benefits, which is why juicing is such a powerful healing treatment.
Cruciferous Vegetables contain very powerful anti-cancer properties. Some cruciferous vegetables are:
- Collard Greens
- Kale
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Turnip
Beta Carotene is another powerful cancer fighting ingredient found in foods. These foods include:
- Carrots
- Peppers (chili, green, red, yellow)
- Leafy Greens (mustard, romaine, collards, kale, turnip greens, spinach, dandelion)
Proanthocyanidins (or PAC's) are powerful cancer fighters as well. Foods that contain PAC's include:
- Beets (including beet tops)
- Blueberry
- Plums
- Purple Grapes (with seeds and skin)
Other fruits that contain powerful cancer fighting ingredients include:
- Pineapple
- Tomato
- Dark Berries (strawberry, blueberry, red raspberry, black raspberry)
There are also bottled juices that are power packed with cancer fighting nutrients. Please research the brands and only go with the best. Recommended bottled juices include:
- Noni Juice
- Mangosteen Juice
- Goji Berry Juice.
Although the bottled juices listed above are great due to the powerful nutrients that they contain, fresh juice made from organic produce is definitely the best. During the juicing process, the fiber is removed with the pulp. Because of this, the nutrients needed to heal the body and restore the immune system go directly into the blood stream in the form of juice.
