Cancer Fighting Vegetables

The fact is, many types of vegetables can prevent cancer and provide the protection against cancer. Research has identified many active ingredients found in vegetables and their roles in protecting different types of cancer.

Vegetables with the Highest Anti-cancer Activity

• garlic
• cabbage
• soy
• ginger
• umbelliferous vegetables such as carrots, celery, cilantro, parsley and parsnip

Vegetables with the Modest Anti-cancer Activity

• onions
• flax seed
• citrus
• cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower
• solanaceous vegetables such as tomato and peppers