1. Fight
Cancer

2. 1. Embrace alliums (onions, garlic, leeks), crucifers (broccoli, Brussels
sprouts and other members of the cabbage family) and dark, leafy
greens. Studies show they top the list of cancer, assuming they’re not
overcooked. Both groups contain smelly sulfur compounds that
protect against carcinogens and lead cancer cells down the path to
suicide. Crucifers also seem to protect against estrogen, one of many
hormones that signal cancer cells to grow.
2. Get your blood sugar under control. That means watching your intake
of simple sugars (including fruits) and the more complex ones called
carbs — potatoes, breads, pastas and grains, even whole ones. All
increase your blood sugar; in response, your pancreas pours out
insulin — another hormone that can spur cancer growth. By focusing
on non-starchy veggies, fiber, good proteins and a small portion of
healthy fats, you’ll help regulate your blood sugar.
3. Cook with spices, herbs and verve. “It’s well known that herbs and
spices have a variety of anti-cancer benefits,” says Dr. Gary G.
Meadows, who did the study identifying the plant elements that affect
metastasis-suppressing genes. Because they work in different ways,
“it’s important to eat a variety of spices and herbs, both fresh and
dried, to maximize the anti-cancer activities that they have,”
Meadows says.
Turn your kitchen into a shrine to Earth’s diversity. Make Indian, Thai,
Italian feasts. Liven up your meals with basil, rosemary, parsley, mint,
cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, turmeric (which you should mix with black
pepper and heat in a dab of olive oil to ensure absorption.) While it’s not
always the easiest option, cooking at home is the best way to control your
destiny.