Our body has an amazing way of preventing and healing diseases on its own. But it needs help.

The truth is, our body system can only function at its best with the help of restorative sleep, an active lifestyle, stress management, and healthy food.

And healthy eating is a natural medicine against illnesses even cancer. In fact, studies have shown that the growth of cancer cells can be prevented through the consumption of a healthy plant-based diet. And certain vegetables, fruits, as well as superfood offers anti-cancer property.

Bolster your body with these cancer-fighting food:

We listed down 10 food which may help prevent the risk of getting cancer.

1. Broccoli

The next time you do your grocery shopping, you may want to reach for broccoli not only because of its taste, but because it can fight off any diseases even cancer.

Studies have shown that broccoli contains a phytochemical compound called Sulforaphane, which may have anti-cancer properties. Sulforaphane can also be found in other cruciferous vegetables like kale, garden cress, cabbage, and cauliflower.

Aside from sulforaphane, broccoli also is rich in Vitamin C, carotenoids, as well as glucosinates which could also keep cancer at bay.

2. Onions

Onions may have benefits beyond flavoring your favorite food. Some studies have found the positive effects of moderate consumption of onions in reducing the risk of developing ovarian, laryngeal, and colorectal cancer.

Onion contains properties that rub out and eradicate abnormal cells.

3. Garlic

Garlic is one of our flavor boosters. Adding this to our savory recipe will definitely bring out the flavor of the dish.

And just like an onion, this flavor booster can do so much more than enhance the flavor of food. Garlic has been found to have antioxidant and antibacterial properties, as well as it could have a potent anticancer property.

Based on National Cancer Institute, garlic may decrease the person's risk of colon, breast, and esophageal.

Garlic is also found to have a high amount of sulfur, selenium, and flavanoids, and also produces a compound called allicin when it's crushed or chopped. Allicin is known to affect cell growth.

4. Tomatoes

Can't get enough tomatoes for your nutritious salad?

Just like garlic and onion, tomatoes have far beyond health benefits than you can imagine.

Tomatoes offer multiple health benefits besides lycopene for heart health. This tasty fruit is also rich in vitamins A, C, and E which are perfect to fight off free radicals.

5. Spinach

Popeye probably chose spinach due to its numerous health properties.

This green leafy vegetable will surely fill your body with vitamin K, carotenoids, fiber, folate, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals.

• Vitamin K helps aid in blood clotting.
• Carotenoids are antioxidants beneficial in enhancing your immune system to fight off diseases and illnesses.
• Antioxidants can help reduce the risk of getting diseases as well as cancer.

6. Green leafy vegetables

If you're not a fan of green leafy vegetables, then it's high time to start liking these natural gifts to us.

Green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, chard, mustard greens, chicory, and lettuce contain a good amount of fiber, carotenoids, folate, and other cancer-fighting properties.

Health practitioners and nutritionists even suggest eating five to ten portions of fruits and vegetables a day. Eating green leafy vegetables won't just reduce your risk of getting cancer, but it will also keep other illnesses at bay.

7. Ginger

Ginger has been used all over the world as a flavor enhancer and for its medicinal purposes. It contains antioxidants that help reduce stress, calm your stomach, and alleviate diseases.

Studies have shown that ginger may help lower the risk of getting colon cancer due to its anti-inflammatory effect. Furthermore, research has shown that ginger may also help cancer patients as it lessens nausea, and other cancer treatment side effects.

8. Herbs and spices

Some health professionals suggest that incorporating a variety of herbs and spices such as ginger, turmeric, oregano, basil, clove, dill, and cinnamon may decrease inflammation in the body.

Turmeric has also been widely used for its medicinal property. Curcumin, which can be found in turmeric is said to slow down cancer growth.

9. Berries

Berries like strawberries and raspberries contain ellagic acid. This polyphenol has been found to have antioxidant and anticancer properties which may help slow down tumor growth and make cancer cells inactive.

Some research even shows that strawberry, as well as black raspberry, has the most impact on reducing colon cancer cells.

Aside from ellagic acid, berries are also rich in Vitamin C and other nutrients.

10. Moringa

Moringa is a powerhouse of nutrients, minerals, antioxidants, as well as acids, and phytochemicals.

You'll be in awe to know that Moringa Contains 46 antioxidants, 36 anti-inflammatory agents, 18 amino acids, and 9 essential amino acids which makes it one of the healthiest plants on Earth.

Some studies have shown the positive effect of Moringa in reducing the risk of getting cancer and even helping beat this devastating disease. There is even a few research that investigates Moringa's anti-cancer effect.

Moreover, this miracle tree can do various wonders to treat numerous diseases, not just cancer. To know more about its nutritional benefits, read more here in this blog post.

Though there is no solid evidence yet that suggest these fruits, vegetable, and superfood are key to beating cancer, still, the numerous health benefits of these natural wonders can't be denied.

As we may know, there is no individual food that can help cure and prevent cancer until now. There is even no treatment or drug which can cure this disease, however, let's be optimistic about the fact that all of the food listed above are helpful to achieving better health.

Love + miracles,