ANTI-CANCER PHYTONUTRIENTS
- Learn about various foods that fight cancer and why eating a variety of them is very important (American Institute for Cancer Research)
- Excellent Website for Referencing Information About Numerous Phytonutrients (About Herbs-MSKCC)
- Excellent Reviews on Supplements and Phytonutrients in Cancer (Oregon State University)
Fruits
Berries
- New York Times article on the power of berries in preventing cancer.
- The National Cancer Institute briefly discusses the anti-cancer effects of berries.
- The American Cancer Society briefly discusses the anti-cancer effects of berries.
- A nice review (from UCLA) of the literature on the anti-cancer benefits of berries.
- "Health Benefits Of The Acai Berry" (Cancerwise: The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center's blog)
- Cherries decrease inflammation (FASEB journal, April 2010)
Green and White Teas
Mushrooms
- Dr Donald Abrams (Integrative Oncologist, UCSF) discusses the potential anti-cancer benefits of various mushrooms. (watch the video)
- Green tea and mushrooms decrease breast cancer risk.
- Cordyceps (MSKCC-About Herbs)
- Maitake (MSKCC- About Herbs)
- Shitake (MSKCC-About Herbs)
- Agaricus (MSKCC- About Herbs)
- Wikipedia review
- Fungi Perfecti (Link)- great reference which shows the medicinal properties of various mushrooms and answers to frequently asked questions
Birkdale Medicinals (Mushroom and other supplements)
Fungi Perfecti (mushroom supplements)
Spices
Herbs
Vegetables
Cruciferous Vegetables
(broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, rutabaga, turnips, bok choy, arugula, horse radish, radish, wasabi, and watercress)
**If you are actively undergoing treatment for cancer, I do not recommend taking any supplements without first discussing this with your oncologist**
