Main Dishes with Colon Cancer Fighting Ingredients (Cont'd)
Are you trying to find recipes for main dishes that can help reduce your chances of getting colon cancer? Look no further than our recipe collection of colon cancer fighting main dishes!
Note that this is the second recipe page focused on colorectal cancer combating main dishes. You can view the first page by clicking here.
Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad
Tomatoes have many interesting properties that make them exceptional at helping prevent cancer. Their most attractive quality: they supply lycopene which is a strong antioxidant. Also the onions in this salad can help reduce the odds of cancer. Onions are one of the best natural sources of quercetin, a bioflavonoid that has anti-cancer, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. The cancer preventing effects of this salad may be further strengthened by balsamic vinegar, which not only adds a delicious accent to this dish but which also supplies compounds that can significantly lower the glycemic index rating index of the meal. Low glycemic foods help control the production of insulin and insulin-like growth factor, two hormones that can stimulate tumor proliferation, progression, and spreading within the body.
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Ginger and Cucumber Salad
Ginger, one of the oldest spices in the world, is well known for its cold treating powers, but research suggests that it may also help reduce the risk of colon cancer. In one study, laboratory animals who received gingerol, the main active compound in ginger, were found to have significantly fewer tumors and smaller tumors than animals in the control group. 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 significant antioxidant activity. 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
Carrot and Avocado Salad
You probably already know that carrots are good for your 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 about 30 percent less likely to develop full-scale tumors than the rats in the control group. Also the avocados in this salad are a good source of cancer fighting nutrients such as glutathione, vitamin E, and vitamin C. See the RecipeNourishing Nettle Soup
Nettles are packed with antioxidants such as vitamin E, beta-carotene, selenium, zinc, vitamin C, 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 Recipe
Romaine and Smoked Salmon Salad
Salmon provides an excellent source of the healthful omega 3-fatty acids which are believed to have a protective effect against cancer, in addition to their other health benefits. In addition to omega-3s, salmon contains astaxanthin, a carotenoid that has strong antioxidant activity. Also carrots are rich in carotenoids, especially beta-carotene, and can further enhance the cancer-fighting properties of this wholesome salad. The radishes in this dish detoxify the body and provide an abundance of vitamin C, folic acid, and anthocyanins, all of which can help prevent cancer. See the Recipe
Arugula, Avocado and Tomato Salad
While extremely low in calories, arugula – also known as rocket – is a goldmine of health-protecting phytochemicals. It is a particularly good source of glucosinolates which are converted into isothiocyanates when the plant is chewed. 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 significantly lower the glycemic index rating index of the meal. Low glycemic foods 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 Recipe
Grandma's Chicken Soup
A laboratory test has now confirmed what grandmas have known for years: chicken soup is good for you. The researchers found that chicken soup and its main ingredients help inhibit the migration of neutrophils—white blood cells that swallow up bacteria and viruses responsible for infectious diseases. Your neutrophil count lies somewhere between 3,000 and 6,000 neutrophils per milliliter of blood, but chemotherapy and some radiotherapy treatments can lower your neutrophil count, making you more prone to getting infections. See the RecipeChicken Soup with Rice and Broccoli
This scrumptious chicken soup features broccoli, a great anti-cancer vegetable that helps eliminate carcinogenic toxins, induce apoptosis in colon cancer cells, reduce DNA damage, and prevent the development of benign tumors into malignant ones. But the anti-cancer properties of this soup do not end there: also the organic celery in this soup adds to its cancer-thwarting properties. Celery is known to contain at least eight families of cancer-combating compounds. See the RecipeDairy-Free Spinach Soup
Spinach is supercharged with beta-carotene, vitamin C, and folate. Studies show that people who eat a lot of foods rich in these nutrients are at a much lower risk of getting colon cancer than those who don't. See the RecipeWant More Recipes?
For more recipes that may help lower your odds of developing colon cancer, go to the main recipe directory of HealWithFood.org's Guide to Preventing Colon Cancer.
You may also be interested in exploring our pages dedicated to providing more general diet tips on how to reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer. Be also sure to check out the list of the best foods for preventing colon cancer.
