These fruits can fight off cancer

 According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), "Cancer is a large group of diseases that can start in almost any organ or tissue of the body when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, go beyond their usual boundaries to invade adjoining parts of the body and/or spread to other organs. "

The world health organisation also made it clear that the major causes of cancer are "tobacco use, high body mass index, alcohol consumption, low fruit and vegetable intake, and lack of physical activity".

Cancer is not much talked about in the public domain as much as other diseases which is bad because in 2018 alone, the world health organisation said over 9.6 million people died world wide from cancer.

Most people are living with cancer but have no idea how dangerous it is.



People do not eat or care about fruits nowadays which very bad because there are several fruits that are naturally endowed with chemicals that fight off cancer. Some of these fruits are known and quite common, others may be quite uncommon but hey, that is why you are here right, to learn something new.



Here are fruits that contain great amount of cancer fighting elements:

1. Carrots.

Including carrots in your daily diet is said to prevent several different types of cancer including prostate cancer, lung cancer and stomach

cancer.



2. Berries.

Berries can help reduce cancer because they contain an antioxidant known as anthocyanins which prevents or get rid of cancers like oral cancer, and esophageal tumor. Some of these cancer fighting berries are blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries.



3. Citrus fruits.

Orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit are some of the citrus fruits that prevent or get rid of cancer. The cancers citrus fruits can get rid off are pancreatic, colon, prostate, breast, nasopharyngeal, cutaneous melanoma, lung and stomach cancers.

Citrus fruits can help with cancers of the digestive system and the upper respiratory tracts.

Oranges contain carotenoids. Carotenoids are effective cancer fighting compounds.



4. Apple.

An apple contains pectin and is very rich in Vitamin C which are good in fighting any form of adversity as far as health is concerned. Apple also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. This makes it a perfect cancer fighting fruit.



5. Avocados.

Upon all the potassium and other great nutrients in avocados, they contain essential phytochemicals that are very good in fighting off cancer. They also contain great amount of antioxidants.



6. Soursop fruit.

Soursop fruit can fight off breast cancer and prostate cancer cells according to several health researchers.

Soursop contains great amount of vitamin C which strengthens the immune system to fight off any undesirable health conditions.



7. Pineapple.

The huge amount of bromelain in pineapples makes them perfect for getting rid or prevention of cancer. Include pineapple in your breakfast and you are good to go.



8. Green fruits like kiwifruit, honeydew melon,green grapes.

Green fruits especially kiwifruit are full of antioxidants. They often prevent colorectal cancer.