Some foods might not be popular for their taste, but their cancer-fighting abilities are truly impressive. Come take a look at 3 types of spicy, cancer-fighting vegetables that are often overlooked.
Chives
Chives contain very high levels of vitamins and carotene, which help improve vision and relieve eye fatigue, making them perfect for people who spend long hours in front of a computer. The high carotene content also helps boost immunity and prevent tumors, and is also beneficial for antioxidant and anti-aging effects.
Scallions
Scallions also have anti-cancer effects. The pectin in scallions can significantly reduce the incidence of colon cancer and has anti-cancer properties. The allicin in scallions can also inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
Scallions are suitable for eating cold in a salad or as a condiment, but be careful not to fry or stir-fry them for too long.
Scallions with Tofu
Garlic
Garlic also has the function of preventing certain cancers. It can inhibit bacteria in the stomach that produce nitrosamines, reduce the formation of nitrosamines, and prevent stomach cancer. Survey data shows that in areas and populations where garlic is grown and consumed, the incidence rate of stomach cancer is only one-third of that in other areas.
People who eat raw garlic for a long time have much lower levels of nitrite, a precursor of the potent carcinogen nitrosamine, in their stomachs. Bacteria that produce nitrosamines are also significantly suppressed. Garlic contains sulfonamide components, which can gather heavy metals in human organs and excrete them from the body.
But what about the strong garlic breath? It's simple. Chewing on some tea leaves or holding a warm mouthful of milk after eating garlic are both good options. Scented tea and Tieguanyin are the most effective.
However, there are taboos associated with eating garlic. For people with a weaker constitution, eating one or two cloves at a time is enough, otherwise, it can easily lead to "heatiness" (internal heat). Also, it's best to eat garlic in the morning and at noon, as eating it in the evening can more easily irritate the nasal, pharyngeal, and gastric mucous membranes.
Braised Pork Tripe with Garlic