20 cancer-fighting foods to eat all summer

• by Glamour Magazine, on Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:43am PDT
  
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A healthy, balanced diet is key, experts say, but these foods may have an extra punch. Leafy greens: Deep green leafy vegetables are packed with lutein, vitamin A and folate, nutrients that may help prevent colon and ovarian cancer.

• Spinach
  
• Kale
  
• Collard greens
  
• Arugula
  
• Dandelion greens
  

Curry: Yellow curry contains cur-cumin, a pungent spice that may help prevent melanoma and other types of cancer cells from proliferating.

Cruciferous veggies: These contain phytochemicals that may cut the risk of stomach, breast and skin cancers.

• Broccoli
  
• Broccoli sprouts
  
• Cabbage
  
• Bok choy
  
• Cauliflower
  
• Watercress
  
• Swiss chard
  

Berries: These fruits contain antioxidants such as polyphenols, which counteract and repair cell damage.

• Blueberries
  
• Blackberries
  
• Raspberries
  
• Strawberries
  
• Cranberries
  
• Red grapes
  

Tomatoes: Studies suggest that having a tomato-rich diet may help lower the risk of developing both lung and stomach cancer. For more important anticancer tips, head over to Glamour for their expert advice.