Lung Cancer

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It is believed that the amount of antioxidants in green tea is 500 times more potent than vitamin C sources. Therefore, lung cancer [HYPERLINK: http://www.onlymyhealth.com/cancer-1295950250.html]patients must aim to drink at least two cups of green tea every day.

* Tomatoes, watermelon and papaya contain an antioxidant called lycopene, which disrupts the growth of cancerous cells and prevents cancer from becoming severe.

* Green and leafy vegetables, such as lettuce and cabbage are inclusive of Sulforaphane, which is an antioxidant that raises the production of phase II enzymes, which are responsible for removal of carcinogens from cells.

Healthy Fats

* The body of a cancer patient requires as much amount of fats as a normal person does, however, due to the growth of cancer cells and its repercussions, their bodies are fail to absorb sources of saturated (unhealthy) fat.

* Sources of healthy fats must be included in a lung cancer patient's diet, but the ...

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