Tis the Season to load up on cookies, cake, candy and junk food - all dressed up in Holiday colors. However, you can eat your way to better health this year - if you include apples, berries and vegetables each day. This was the message released this week from the National Foundation for Cancer Research . Peppers, crisp, sweet and brightly colored are a great source of cancer fighting Vitamin C , Vitamin A , folic acid and potassium . Crucifers including cabbage, broccoli , cauliflower, collards, kale, Brussells sprouts , bok choy, mustard greens, radishes, rutabaga, turnips and watercress all include powerful phytochemnicals that help stave off cancer by stimulating protective enzymes, blocking carcinogens from entering cells and suppress tumor growth.
Crucifers help guard against bladder cancer.
Berries, cranberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, are rich in Vitamin C and folic acid, high in fiber and potassium and are strong antioxidants. Try to drink at least 6-8 cups of fluid a day. Lycopenes are found in tomato-based pasta sauce, tomato paste, ketchup and salsa and contain powerful antioxidant properties. Lycopene consumption may reduce the risk of prostate and certain other cancers, and plays a key role in the body's defense against aging and degenerative diseases. Extra virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest types of fat and includes phytochemicals with antioxidants and Vitamin E .