This year alone, nearly 600,000 Americans will lose their lives to cancer. Recent estimates tell us that 41 percent of all Americans will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetimes and 21 percent of the population will lose their lives to this devastating disease.[1] The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimates that there will be 27.5 million new cancer cases globally by 2040.[2] These numbers reflect the need for a complete overhaul of our approach to cancer.
Despite being overlooked for decades, volumes of scientific evidence prove that diet and nutrition play a leading role in cancer development. Only in recent years have mainstream physicians and health groups begun to recognize the importance of our lifestyle choices when it comes to preventing and reversing cancer. Even the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains as a powerful way to help stave off this disease. Here is my list of anti-cancer superfoods that you can begin incorporating into your diet today for greater health and vitality. I’ve included dozens of scientific citations demonstrating the benefits of each of these nutrient-rich foods….