1. Banana:
Research has found that banana extract significantly inhibits the carcinogenic effects of three carcinogens, including aflatoxin B1. Animal experiments have shown that a deficiency of magnesium greatly weakens the body's ability to eliminate cancer cells. Bananas contain magnesium and potassium, giving them a certain anti-cancer effect. They are beneficial for patients with colorectal cancer who experience symptoms like fluid damage, blood heat, dry mouth and throat, and dry, bloody stools after radiotherapy.
2. Fig: The flesh of figs contains anti-tumor components that can inhibit the synthesis of cancer cell proteins. According to observations of over 1,300 patients across six cancer hospitals, figs showed a certain tumor inhibition rate against ascites cancer, sarcoma, liver cancer, and lung cancer, making them an excellent dietary fruit for cancer patients.
3. Kiwi Fruit: Every 100 grams of kiwi fruit contains 150 milligrams of Vitamin C, the highest content among fruits. Kiwi fruit can protect the intercellular barrier and eliminate ingested carcinogenic substances, playing a role in extending the survival period of cancer patients. With its sour-sweet taste and cold nature, kiwi fruit has the effects of clearing heat, generating fluids, invigorating blood, and promoting urination. It is especially suitable for patients with breast, lung, cervical, or bladder cancer to consume after radiotherapy.
4. Grape: Resveratrol in grapes can prevent the malignant transformation of normal cells and inhibit the spread of already malignant cells. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that grapes have the functions of replenishing qi and blood, relieving vexation and thirst, and strengthening the stomach and promoting urination. The sweet and sour grapes are quite suitable for cancer patients who have undergone radiotherapy and surgery and can be consumed regularly.
5. Strawberry: Strawberries contain ellagic acid, which can protect the body from damage caused by carcinogens and also has a certain anti-cancer effect. Strawberries have the functions of promoting saliva production to quench thirst, benefiting the throat, and moistening the lungs. They are beneficial for alleviating the side effects of radiotherapy and relieving symptoms in patients with nasopharyngeal, lung, or laryngeal cancer.