Eat to Beat Cervical Cancer: Main Dishes Using Anti-Cancer Ingredients
Eager to learn how to prepare main dishes that also fulfil the dietary requirements of women who want to prevent cervical cancer? In this section, you'll find a plethora of recipes that rely on ingredients that offer tremendous amounts of potentially cancer-beating nutrients.
Note that this is the second recipe page focused on cervical cancer combating main dishes. You can view the first page here.
Carrot and Avocado Salad
Everyone knows that carrots help maintain eyesight, but did you know that they are also an excellent anti-cancer vegetable? Carrots contain falcarinol—a compound that has been shown to inhibit the development of cancer. Researchers found that rats that had pre-cancerous tumors and that were fed carrots were one third less likely to develop full-scale tumors than the animals in the control group. Also the avocados in this salad are a good source of cancer fighting nutrients such as vitamin E, vitamin C, and glutathione.
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Arugula, Avocado and Tomato Salad
While very low in calories, arugula is an excellent source of health-promoting phytochemicals. It is particularly rich in glucosinolates, phytochemicals that are converted into isothiocyanates by the enzyme myrosinase when you chew arugula. Isothiocyanates are known to neutralize carcinogens and to inhibit cancer cell proliferation. Also the tomatoes and avocados in this salad possess anti-cancer and antioxidant properties, and the vinegar used to add depth and flavor to this dish contains compounds that can reduce the glycemic index rating index of the meal. Low glycemic meals help control the production of insulin and insulin-like growth factor, hormones that can stimulate tumor proliferation, progression, and spreading within the body. See the RecipeSalmon Salad
This salmon salad makes a great anti-cancer meal. Salmon provides an excellent source of omega 3-fatty acids and the carotenoid astaxanthin, both of which are believed to have a protective effect against cancer. Also the cherry tomatoes in this salad have anti-cancer properties due to their high concentration of lycopene, a carotenoid with powerful antioxidant properties. In addition, both red onions and capers are packed with quercetin, a bioflavonoid that has anti-cancer, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. See the Recipe
ACE Salad
This summery salad works like magic to soothe your soul—and to give you extra protection against cervical cancer. It is loaded with the ACE vitamins (pro-vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E) that are famous for their strong antioxidant powers. See the RecipeBroccoli and Barley Soup
Broccoli is one of the best foods you can eat if you want to turbo-charge your anti-cancer diet. Broccoli contains some extraordinary compounds that have been shown to trigger apoptosis in cancerous cells, eliminate carcinogenic toxins, help prevent benign tumors from turning into malignant tumors,reduce DNA mutation, and help prevent the spread of cancer from one organ to another. See the Recipe
Beet and Carrot Salad with Ginger
This recipe pairs beets with carrots to create a potent weapon for fighting cervical cancer. Several studies have found betacyanin, a phytochemical responsible for beets' intense purple color, to be highly effective at preventing cancer while carrots contain falcarinol—a compound that has been shown to inhibit the development of cancer. The anti-cancer compounds in beets and carrots are heat-sensitive and therefore it is best to eat these powerful root vegetables raw like in this salad. See the Recipe
Beet and Carrot Soup
This recipe pairs carrots with beets to create an intriguing crimson soup that is bursting with nutrients that help prevent cervical cancer. Several studies have found betacyanin, a phytochemical responsible for beets' deep red-purple color, to be highly effective at preventing cancer while carrots contain falcarinol, a compound that has been shown to inhibit the development of cancer. See the RecipeWholewheat Pasta with Nettle Pesto
Don't worry, this pasta dish featuring young nettle won't sting your tongue! Young, blanched nettle leaves are wonderfully edible, and they are packed with antioxidants and flavonoids. The whole wheat pasta this recipe calls for is a healthy alternative to the traditional white pasta. See the RecipeStir-Fried Asparagus with Quinoa Noodles
Asparagus is at the top of the list of foods with the highest concentration of glutathione, a 'master antioxidant' that has been hogging the limelight in recent years. Glutathione appears to have widespread functions, many of which may contribute to a reduced risk of cerical cancer. For example, it has been shown to be effective at detoxifying foreign substances including carcinogens, boosting the immune system by influencing lymphocytes, and protecting cells against free radical damage. See the RecipeNourishing Nettle Soup
Nettle—the star of this magnificent green soup—is rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, selenium, zinc, and flavonoids. Many of these antioxidants are known to have a synergistic effect and to protect each other from oxidation, thereby enhancing the overall antioxidant prowess of this healthy soup. See the RecipeWant More Recipes?
For more recipes that may help lower your odds of developing cervical cancer, go to the main recipe directory of HealWithFood.org's Guide to Preventing Cervical Cancer.
