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Add More Spice: Get More Cancer Fighting Phytochemicals!

February 1, 2010 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

Phytochemicals are Cancer Fighters! As a reminder, phytochemicals are naturally occurring plant chemicals that provide plants with color, smell and flavor.  Once we eat those phytochemicals, research shows they can influence the chemical processes inside our bodies in many different beneficial ways. I have talked about phytochemicals many times in previous posts including: Cranberries Blueberries Okra Sweet Potatoes Whole Grains Antioxidants Acai … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer Diets, Cancer Prevention, Education, Spices Tagged With: cancer, cooking, diet, eating, fighting, food, healthy, spice

Anti-Cancer Spices: Cooking With Curry

January 25, 2008 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

Using Spices Fight Cancer In my past blogs I have emphasized the importance of phytochemicals (which come from plant foods) in reducing risk for cancer. Spices are another great source of phytochemicals. All different types are beneficial: cinnamon, oregano, basil, curry, rosemary, ginger, etc. Spices are plant foods and have concentrated levels of phytochemicals. That's why you get a good benefit without having to use a large volume. For those of you that are not used to cooking … [Read more...]

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