When it comes to breast cancer awareness, the colour pink immediately comes to mind. Companies even tend to showcase their products in pink packaging when it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, not all the products found inside those packages are actually good for you.
To really avoid pesticides and toxins, it is always better to choose organic. You should definitely try these naturally pink foods that are also anti-breast cancer:
POMEGRANATES
Several lab studies suggest that these fruits that look a lot like gems help prevent breast cancer by clocking a particular kind of enzyme called aromatase which converts androgen to estrogen.
RADISHES
Radishes are very high in antioxidants which have been found to aid in reducing the amount of breast cancer cells spreading. In addition to that, Japanese radish sprouts have been found to be able to lower the incidence of mammary tumors significantly.
RED CABBAGE
Red cabbage has the compound indole-3-carbinol which is rich in cruciferous vegetables. This particular compound is now also being researched for its potential to minimize the incidence of breast cancer.
BEETS
Red beetroot’s extract has been found to help suppress tumors in different organs in lab tests. Experts are also considering making use of them in combination with conventional anti-cancer drugs to help reduce the latter’s toxic side effects.
APPLES
If you are searching for cancer-fighting agents, look for red and pink peels that are indicative of the presence of anthocyanins. They also have quercetin which is a flavonol that was able to inhibit breast cancer growth in a petri dish study that was done recently.
CARROTS
Similar to their orange cousins, which are full of beta carotene, the red and purple in these heirloom carrots only mean that you get extra antioxidant power when you eat them.
GRAPES
The skins of grapes in their red variant are rich in antioxidants. This means you will get the similar cancer-fighting component as what you’ll find in wine, but of course, without the alcohol. It’s better to go for the fruit anyway as some studies do suggest that wine can boost cancer risk.
SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes are a close cousin of yams, but you should not confuse one with the other. The purple or pink-skinned variety of these crops are extremely high in antioxidants. Opening one, you’ll find orange flesh which indicates richness in beta carotene. This beta carotene, when eaten regularly can reduce breast cancer risk by as much as 25%.
With the benefits of these pink foods, not to mention their delicious taste, there is absolutely no reason for you not to fight breast cancer by snacking on them!
