Foreign research: If you want to prevent cancer, eat more fruits and vegetables and fruits! Especially "Category 1 Vegetables" and sweet potatoes, which can help reduce cancer risk

 8:28am, 13 June 2025

All scientific studies have shown that eating more vegetables can prevent many diseases, including cancer, but what exactly makes vegetables a vanguard in preventing cancer? According to the consumer life website Parade, Anaum Maqsood, a tumor expert at Houston Society, said that one of the reasons is that vegetables are rich in antioxidants, which have anti-cancer effects.

To prevent cancer, eat more vegetables, fruits, fruits, and beans

Scientific research points out that antioxidants play an important role in immune health, including helping prevent chronic inflammation that can cause certain cancers and other diseases; all fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants, as are foods such as beans, legumes, fruits and seeds.

It is worth reiterating that all vegetables contain antioxidants and fibers, and regular consumption can help reduce cancer risk. But if you want to get the greatest nutritional value, maybe you know which type of vegetables should be selected first? Marksour said she often eats cruciferous vegetables.

She said that she likes to eat cauliflower, melon, kale, lettuce and spinach salad, and also likes to dip cucumber, cucumber and celery into some sauces as snacks.

Maksud said that cruciferous vegetables contain phytochemicals, and many studies have proved that phytochemicals can reduce the growth of cancer cells. In addition to being the strongest anti-cancer food, vegetables are also super versatile and can be easily incorporated into any meal or snack.

tumor and hematologist Daniel Landau said that another vegetable he often eats is sweet potato. He said sweet potatoes are easier to clean and cook, and if done properly, they can be as delicious as ordinary potato dishes, even if they are roasted or fried. In addition to being a good food to prevent cancer, eating sweet potatoes regularly is also beneficial for the heart, eyes and brain.

Although both Marksor and Landao prefer cruciferous vegetables and sweet potatoes, they emphasize that no vegetable is considered the most effective in preventing cancer, and all vegetables can help reduce cancer risks; therefore, they recommend choosing their favorite vegetables first, which will make you more willing to eat them rather than put them in the refrigerator.