What Are Phytonutrients? Know About 5 Foods That Fight Cancer

Phytonutrients are natural chemicals in plants that can help prevent and treat cancer.

They have bioactive properties that make them valuable in modern healthcare.

Here Is How You Can Add Phytonutrients To Diet For Cancer Prevention:

Colourful Diet: Consume a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables, as different colours often indicate different phytonutrients. Consume a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables, as different colours often indicate different phytonutrients.

Cruciferous Vegetables: Include vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and kale, which aid in detoxifying carcinogens.

Spices and Herbs: Use spices such as turmeric, cilantro, parsley, onions, garlic, and ginger to add flavour and phytonutrients to your meals.

Teas: Green and black teas are also rich in phytonutrients.

Whole Foods Over Supplements: Opt for whole foods rather than supplements, as they provide a complex mix of nutrients and phytonutrients.

Eating a variety of phytonutrient-rich foods promotes a healthy immune system.

Inputs By: Dr Rajeev Vijayakumar, Consultant Medical Oncology, Hemato-Oncology & BMT Physician , Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Kengeri, Bengaluru