Eight cancer-fighting foods

Posted at: 10/11/2012 6:58 AM

Lowering the risk for cancer could be as easy as filling up your plate with the right foods.

Nutritionists have come up with a list of eight fruits and veggies that could help the body defend itself from cancer.

Garlic has sulfuric compounds that can fight off cancer-producing cells while asparagus contains folate, a vitamin B compound that could reduce the risk of colon cancer. Other cancer-fighting foods include cabbage, pistachios, wine grapes, artichokes, broccoli and tomatoes.

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