According to an article from Mirror, Dr Li highlights how certain foods may help strengthen the body’s natural defence systems. It is not about food directly fighting cancer, but about supporting the body’s ability to protect itself.
Berries are rich in antioxidants
Berries such as blueberries, strawberries and raspberries contain anthocyanins, which give them their colour and act as powerful antioxidants that help protect DNA from damage.
Berries may affect cancer’s blood supply
According to Dr Li, compounds in berries can reduce the blood supply to cancer cells while also supporting cardiovascular health.
Raspberries are especially high in fibre
Raspberries are highlighted as one of the most fibre-rich berries, which benefits the gut microbiome and helps reduce inflammation.
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Apples contain powerful plant compounds
Apples contain the polyphenol chlorogenic acid, which has strong anti-inflammatory properties and can help lower inflammation levels in the body.
Fibre in apples supports gut health
The fibre in apples feeds the gut microbiome, which produces short-chain fatty acids that further reduce inflammation.
Soy may be linked to lower mortality
A study involving 5,000 women with breast cancer found that those with the highest soy intake had a 30 percent lower risk of dying from the disease.
Multiple studies show similar results for soy
Dr Li points out that 14 consecutive studies have shown that higher soy intake does not increase mortality, but instead is associated with a reduced risk of death.
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Tomatoes are rich in key nutrients
Tomatoes contain vitamin C and bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory properties, as well as carotenoids that support vision and healthy ageing.
Lycopene may limit cancer’s blood supply
Lycopene, found in tomatoes, has been linked to an ability to reduce the blood supply to cancer cells.
Lower prostate cancer risk linked to tomato intake
Studies have shown that men who consume two to three servings of cooked tomatoes per week have a 30 percent lower risk of developing prostate cancer.
Less aggressive cancer among tomato consumers
Among those who developed the disease, higher tomato intake was associated with less aggressive tumours and fewer blood vessels.
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Tea contains beneficial polyphenols
Tea contains catechins that can reduce inflammation, support the immune system and limit the blood supply to cancer.
Coffee contains the same compound as apples
Coffee also contains chlorogenic acid, which helps reduce inflammation and provides other beneficial compounds.
Matcha offers a more concentrated effect
Matcha is highlighted as a more potent form of tea, as the whole leaf is consumed, providing both fibre and a higher concentration of active compounds.
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