Do you know, certain foods can help reduce your chances of developing cancer? According to senior cancer surgeon & oncologist in Bhopal, Dr. Atul Samaiya we all must follow the balanced diet and must ensure that we take protein, vitamins, fiber and other nutrients in the right amount.

In this blog, I am writing the list of foods that women should include in their diet to lower the cancer risk. According to Dr Atul, if a woman has excess weight, those extra hormones can increase the cancer risk especially breast cancer & uterine cancers.

Here are 5 foods that a woman should eat to lower down the cancer risk –

Onions

Onions contain an antioxidant called quercetin. It lowers down inflammation in your body and thus fight cancer developing cells. It generally protects you from liver and colon cancers.

Lentils

Lentils are rich in dietary fiber and every woman should consume it. Fiber has the property to reduce your chances of colorectal cancer.  Also, Fiber helps you produce chemicals that help your body to stop tumor cells from forming. Fiber also helps you maintain your weight and it helps your lowering cholesterol.  

Garlic

Garlic is loaded with manganese, vitamins B6 and C, and selenium. Some research suggests these nutrients can fend off the cancer cell growth in your intestines. The pungent vegetable, great as a seasoning, also may help lower your risk of stomach, colon and breast cancers.

Leafy greens

According to cancer doctors, dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli, are some of the most nutritious foods you can eat to prevent cancer. These vegetables are rich in fiber, minerals & vitamins. It maintains body weight and reduce your chances for heart disease and diabetes. Si, start eating these vegetables and live a healthy life.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes may lower breast, lung and stomach cancer risks in women. So, you must eat tomatoes with vegetables and salad.   

Here are some useful tips to maintain a healthy diet:

• Eat vegetables and fruits in a variety of colors
• Avoid sugary beverages and energy-dense foods
• Choose whole grains
• Include plant-based proteins
• Limit red meat
• Avoid processed meat
• Limit salt
• Limit alcohol

Dr. Atul Samaiya is highly experienced and talented Cancer surgeon in Bhopal, MP. Many patients from Bhopal, Sehore, Vidisha, Hoshangabad, Sagar, Bina, Narsinggarh, Raisen, Mandideep and nearby cities visit Bansal Hospital to get rid of Cancer and treat it at the early stages.