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Eat Plenty of Anti-Cancer Vegetables

Some dietary steps that may help keep those cancer cells in check.

Whether we like it or not we all have cancer cells.

These cells become activated in response to their environment. Without question one of the top reasons for cancer development is a pro-inflammatory diet or what we typically call a western diet.

This is why cancer rates have skyrocketed since the end of WWII (introduction of processed foods). Listed below are some anti-inflammatory vegetables that may help keep those cancer cells in check:

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-garlic

-leeks

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-broccoli

-brussel sprouts

-cauliflower

-onion

-kale

-scallions

-beets

-asparagus

Eat them!

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