Introduction: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, kelp is known as "Kunbu" and can prevent breast cancer and thyroid tumors. It is widely known in China that kelp is rich in iodine and can prevent goiter. In fact, kelp has many other "abilities".
1) Eggplant: "Frost-bitten eggplant" is good medicine
In many TCM formulas and folk remedies, "late autumn old eggplant" and "frost-bitten eggplant" are often used. Increasing evidence shows that eggplant has anti-cancer functions. An experiment once extracted a non-toxic substance from eggplant that was effective in treating stomach cancer and cervical cancer. In addition, eggplant contains various alkaloids such as solanine, cucurbitacin, stachydrine, choline, perilla glycoside, and nasunin. Among these, solanine and cucurbitacin have been proven to have anti-cancer abilities. The eggplant flower, stem, root, and juice are all good medicines. Ancient records even mention using autumn eggplant roots to treat tumors.
Eggplant is also rich in nutrients. Except for slightly lower levels of vitamins A and C, its other vitamins and minerals are almost comparable to tomatoes, and its protein and calcium content are even 3 times higher than that of tomatoes.
2) Bitter Melon: Li Shizhen called it a "first-class melon"
Bitter melon is polarizing in folk culture; many people love it, while others avoid it. However, it was the great Ming Dynasty physician Li Shizhen who truly gave it a "good reputation," calling it a "first-class melon" and a rare anti-cancer melon.
Western medicine has proven that the anti-cancer effect of bitter melon comes from a quinine-like protein, an active protein that can activate immune cells. These immune cells then act as "middlemen" to kill cancer cells or other abnormal cells. Bitter melon seeds contain a protease inhibitor that can inhibit tumor cells from secreting proteases, thereby suppressing the invasion and metastasis of cancer cells.3) Kelp: Can prevent breast cancer and thyroid tumors
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, kelp is known as "Kunbu" and can prevent breast cancer and thyroid tumors. It is widely known in China that kelp is rich in iodine and can prevent goiter. In fact, kelp has many other "abilities." The sodium alginate it contains has a strong binding ability with carcinogenic strontium and cadmium, and excretes them from the body. Kelp can selectively kill or inhibit bacteria in the intestines that produce carcinogens, and the fiber it contains promotes the excretion of bile acids and cholesterol. Kelp extract has a direct inhibitory effect on various cancer cells.
4) Sweet Potato: An anti-cancer superfood that is being forgotten
For many young people, the memory of holding fragrant roasted sweet potatoes to warm their hands and satisfy their cravings in winter is fading. The roasted sweet potato vendors that used to be common on the streets are now almost gone. With improving economic conditions, surveys show that many urban residents in China no longer eat sweet potatoes.
Sweet potato: Also known as yam or红薯, it is considered an excellent food for preventing illness and prolonging life, as well as for weight loss and health preservation. In fact, sweet potatoes also have a powerful anti-cancer function. Recently, scientists discovered a substance called dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in sweet potatoes, which can prevent the occurrence of colon and breast cancer.5) Pumpkin: Hailed as a "divine melon"
In some countries, it is hailed as a "divine melon" because it can serve as both grain and vegetable. Americans eat pumpkin on Thanksgiving to express their gratitude. However, it is rarely planted in China now.
Pumpkin can prevent obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and high cholesterol. It is very effective for cancer prevention. The vitamin A content in pumpkin is incredibly high. It is also rich in vitamin C, calcium, and fiber, and contains unknown components that inhibit the carcinogen tryptophan-P.6) Wheat Bran: The best anti-cancer dietary fiber
Also known as bran, it is the seed coat separated when wheat is milled into flour, used as animal feed, not for human consumption. When fed to livestock, wheat bran makes their skin ruddy and their coats shiny, appearing extremely healthy. Now, wheat bran is receiving increasing attention. For health, many Western institutions are calling on people to eat whole grains and whole wheat foods. Whole wheat foods are made by grinding the whole wheat grain into flour and then separating the bran, which is then used to make food.
Wheat bran is a "warehouse" for the main nutrients of wheat. B vitamins, minerals such as selenium and magnesium, and dietary fiber are almost all concentrated in it. It can prevent and treat colorectal cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol, hyperlipidemia, constipation, and hemorrhoids. Therefore, many experts believe that wheat bran is the best anti-cancer dietary fiber.7) Radish: The "health guardian" among root vegetables
Radish, also known as Laifu, comes in many varieties and are all anti-cancer experts. Hence the agricultural sayings: "Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer, and you won't need to see a doctor in your life" and "October radish is like water ginseng." The Dutch have designated carrots as their "national vegetable," while Japan and America consider radish the "health guardian" among root vegetables.
Radish has the functions of anti-cancer, relieving chest tightness, resolving phlegm, and promoting urination. Radish contains various enzymes that can eliminate the carcinogenic effects of nitrosamines. Its lignin can stimulate the body's immunity, increase the activity of macrophages, and enhance their ability to engulf and kill cancer cells. The spicy taste of radish comes from mustard oil, which can stimulate intestinal peristalsis and promote the excretion of carcinogens. Radish also contains many unknown components that inhibit mutagenic activity. The vitamin C content in radish is 8-10 times higher than in apples and pears. Carrots, due to their rich carotene content, also have excellent anti-cancer effects.8) Kiwi: The highest vitamin C content among fruits
Brown in color and potato-shaped, its flesh is jade-green and sweet and sour. Originally a wild fruit in the southern mountains, it is now cultivated all over the country. Its fruit is rich in sugar, protein, lipids, vitamins, organic acids, and various minerals. Its vitamin C content is the highest among fruits, with 200 mg per 100 grams of fruit, which is almost 100 times that of oranges and 30 times that of tomatoes, making it a veritable "natural vitamin C tablet." It is also rich in vitamin P, which has the function of protecting blood vessels, making its nutritional value extremely high.