Cancer Patient Sampler Get Well Basket
A balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fiber is crucial in preventing and combating cancer. In our Cancer Fighting Sampler Basket, we've selected some of the most powerful dietary weapons known to researchers.
Foods rich in beta-carotene can help counter the effects of free-radicals and may prevent, or even reverse, some precancerous conditions. Apricots are such a food, so we've provided a dried apricot snack pack to enjoy.
Carotenoids may inhibit the growth of cancer cells, and studies suggest that high food intakes of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin reduce the risk for lung cancer. Cryptoxanthin and alpha-carotene have been found to decrease the chance of developing cervical cancer. Leading food sources include apricots, carrots, corn, acorn squash, spinach, sweet potatoes, and sweet red peppers.
Green Tea contains the antioxidant EGCG which sets in motion cell death in cancer cells, not healthy ones. EGCG may also enhance the body's natural antioxidant system which encourages the elimination of damaging free radicals. Other preliminary research indicates that green tea can help to combat breast, stomach, and skin cancer.
Almonds may help reduce risk of bladder, lung, prostate, cervical, and colon cancer. We've included our favorite almonds from Dr. Lankin's Specialty Foods. Dr. Lankin's Awesome AlmondsŪ are lightly flavored almonds developed by a real physician. They are free of salt and trans fats and taste incredible!
For cancer-fighting snacks, we've included dried as cherries which are rich in queritrin, a powerful cancer-fighting agent and Figamajigs Chocolate Covered Figs (figs contain a derivative of benzaldehyde which may be effective at shrinking tumors, and dark chocolate is full of antioxidants).
Lastly, everyone's favorite, chocolate, is rich in antioxidants that can help fight cancer!
The Cancer Fighting Sampler Basket Includes:
- Figamajigs
- Rosemary Darcia's Organic Crostini (rosemary has cancer-fighting potential)
- Red Pepper Pesto(red pepper is rich in antioxidant vitamin C)
- Crispy Delites Mixed Vegetables
- Dried Apricots
- Dr. Lankin's Awesome AlmondsŪ
- Spinny Chips
- Eden Organic Wild Berry Mix
- Recommended Food Guide for Cancer Prevention/Fighting
- Handmade Basket
Our Cancer Fighting Sampler Basket offers hope and support for cancer patients and is an appropriate way to express:
- Sympathy upon news of diagnosis
- Support during treatment
- Joy upon recovery
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