food is a powerful tool to protect and heal. Numerous studies have shown that certain foods can reduce inflammation, strengthen the immune system, repair cell DNA and stop the progression of chronic diseases such as cancer. A preventive and therapeutic diet against cancer is based on an abundance of live, colorful and rich foods in bioactive compounds.
What to include on the plate?
Vegetables, moderate fruits (grenade, raspberry, apple, quince), cinnamon, legumes, quinoa, integral rice and seeds help keep glucose levels stable.
Anti -inflammatories such as turmeric, linen, algae, green leaves, pumpkin and dry fruits help reduce chronic inflammation linked to various diseases.
Alkalizing foods, such as germinated, pineapple, onion, lemon, ginger and fermented, help balance the pH of the body. Although its direct effect is discussed, they are associated with a diet rich in fresh and unprocessed foods.
Omega-3 sources, such as nuts, avocado, sacha inchi and linaza, protect cell membranes and regulate the immune response.
Antioxidants such as red fruits, pure cocoa (more than 85%), green vegetables, papaya, pineapple and green tea help neutralize free radicals that damage cells.
Antiangiogenic foods, such as garlic, turmeric, celery and parsley, hinder the formation of new blood vessels that nourish tumors, which could slow down their growth.
Probiotics and prebiotics, present in Chucrut, Miso, Kéfir, Kimchi and germinated, restore the intestinal microbiota, a key pillar of immunity.
How to make food? Avoid fried foods, battered, barbecues and smoked. It prefers steam cooking, boiled or baked, and prioritizes raw consumption. Ideally, 50 % of the daily diet should be raw: juices, salads and green beaters.
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