Green Tea and Tomato to Naturally Treat Multiple Cancers

There are numerous foods which contain anti-cancerous properties all on their own, but some work together to deliver a one-two punch to make sure that cancerous tumors don’t develop. Green tea and tomatoes, for example, are high in special antioxidants and phytonutrients that are known cancer-fighters.

Tomatoes, as well as many other fruits, are full of a compound called lycopene – an antioxidant. It is a major carotenoid found in foods responsible for their red, orange, or yellow color. People who eat foods high in lycopene are known to have less incidence of cancer overall.

Recipes that utilize lycopene are also great for the heart, and can even reduce weight gain. Just one cup of cherry tomatoes contains heaping amounts of lycopene, as well as Vitamins C and A.

Green tea is also a known cancer fighter. Sipping on green tea sourced organically, and not full of pesticides, is one of the healthiest beverages you could drink. (Also, you may want to avoid tea with fluoride.) Green tea is loaded with antioxidants, having profound effects on the body. Just one of the compounds in this tea, called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), can help stop cancer, improve brain functioning, and even help maintain a healthy weight. One study published in the journal Nutrients calls EGCG one of the ‘most effective cancer chemopreventative polyphenols.’

A Harvard study on green tea says that is can help with the prevention of numerous cancers, including: skin, breast, lung, colon, esophageal, and bladder cancer. Indeed, the connection between green tea and cancer is astounding.

You can even grow your own green tea, and tomato plants are some of the easiest to grow – even if you don’t have a lot of space. With a balcony and a few pots you can grow your own anti-cancer duo.

Utilizing anti-cancer foods together creates a synergistic effect, and can even compound their abilities to keep cancerous cells from forming. Food pairings are known to have increased disease-fighting abilities, so eat your tomatoes (or other lycopene-full foods) and drink your tea. A healthier lifestyle awaits when you do.