Top 5 Polyphenol-rich Foods For Cancer Support
When you or someone you love is looking for potent polyphenol-rich foods for cancer support, it’s helpful to understand the more profound benefits they provide the body and to know what to look for.
This way, you will not only be looking for these foods at the grocery store, but your intention when eating will be more focused on more profound healing at the cell level.
A word of wisdom outside the main topic of this post is that cancer, like all diseases, starts in the biofield.
So any polyphenol-rich foods for cancer support can be combined with emotional and psychological health support for root cause healing.
The best books to start out with for this type of more profound psychological healing would be Family Constellations Work, as well as the book, It Didn’t Start With You.
These books will help you clear the ancestral matrix and delve into the root cause of cancer.
Top 5 Polyphenol-Rich Foods For Cancer Support
- Cloves with an impressive 15,188 mg per 100 grams.
I will offer a recipe for using cloves later in this post.
- Berries such as elderberries, chokeberries, blueberries, strawberries, and black currants are all beneficial choices when looking for polyphenol-rich foods for cancer support.
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Berries such as strawberries are rich in fisetin.
Fisetin is a powerful polyphenol that helps protect the body in multiple ways while clearing senescent cells.
You can learn more about removing senescent cells in my course linked below.
 3. Parsley is a powerhouse when it comes to polyphenol-rich foods for cancer support.
It is rich in Apigenin, which is known to lower oxidative stress while triggering cell death in cancer cells.
You can now purchase apigenin concentrated into capsules here.Â
Studies have shown that apigenin can help fight tumor growth.Â
4. Apples with the peel are a potent source of quercetin.Â
Around where I live, there are so many wild apple trees brimming with abundance.
These are the best because they are growing in the wild and have to work harder to get minerals and phytonutrients, so they are more tart than the ones grown in orchards that have an easy life.
Quercetin, another potent polyphenol-rich food that supports cancer treatment, works to induce apoptosis in diseased cells.Â
5. Grapes, especially red grapes, are loaded with resveratrol, providing the maximum polyphenol-rich food for cancer support.
Right now, red grapes are in season, so now is the time to incorporate them into your diet.
The Healing Power of Polyphenol-Rich Foods for Cancer Support
Polyphenols are a diverse group of naturally occurring compounds found abundantly in vegetables, herbs and fruits.
They are known for their vibrant colors, which make it easy to spot polyphenol-rich fruits and vegetables in the produce section.
Think of the deep colors of blueberries or red grapes, the bright reds of strawberries and pomegranates, or the rich greens of leafy vegetables like kale and parsley.
In fact, this is the time to load up on these beautiful foods to support your healing journey.
Creating salads, teas, and soups with these deeply nourishing foods is key to achieving your optimal health.
These colors are a visual cue to the presence of powerful antioxidants that help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals and inflammation.
What makes polyphenols especially interesting is their role in supporting health and fighting disease, including cancer.
They work by neutralizing harmful molecules, reducing inflammation, and influencing cellular processes that can stop cancer cells from growing and spreading.
Two notable polyphenols to know are apigenin and fisetin.
Apigenin, found in parsley, chamomile, and celery, has proved to be a potent anti-inflammatory agent with the ability to promote cancer cell death while sparing healthy cells.
It also helps block pathways tumors use to grow and spread.
Fisetin, present in strawberries, apples with the peel, and red onions, offers similar benefits.
This compound has sparked interest due to its anti-aging and neuroprotective effects, as well as its potential to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and promote healthy cell function.
Other key polyphenols include quercetin, found in apples and onions, which supports immune health and inflammation control, and resveratrol from red grapes, known for its ability to induce cancer cell death and support cardiovascular health.
By choosing a rainbow of colorful produce, it’s possible to enjoy a variety of polyphenols.
These natural compounds not only enrich the diet but also provide a holistic approach to cancer prevention and overall wellness.
Their vibrant hues serve as a simple guide to picking foods that nurture the body at the cellular level.
Recipes loaded with Polyphenol-Richs Foods For Cancer Support
Warm Spiced Apple Cider
A polyphenol-rich food recipe of cancer support so that your body has the compounds it needs to rejuvenate.
Equipment
- Stainless Steel Pot
Ingredients
- 4 cups Organic Apple Cider If making your own try green tart apples for less glycemic load or even wild apples this tiem of year
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 inch fresh ginger root sliced
- 1 orange sliced
Instructions
- In a pot, combine apple cider, cloves, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and orange slices.Heat gently over low-medium heat until warm (do not boil), allowing the spices to infuse for about 15-20 minutes.Remove from heat and strain out the spices and orange slices.Serve warm and have the intention of healing on a deep cell level.
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Polyphenol-Rich Immune Boosting Healing Soup Recipe
This soup is loaded with healing compounds that is warming and will keep your body feeling grounded and nourished. Even the pinto beans are full of polyphenols and they are a bean that typically tests strong on all fields of the bio field. To seal the matrix of any food, you can either add turmeric to savory dishes or cinnamon to sweet dishes or elixirs. This is something I learned from Dr Bob Marshall as a QRA Practitioner. It will make the food complete so the body processes it well.
Equipment
- Stainless Steel Pot
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut oil - anti microbial
- 3 cloves garlic minced - immune boosting
- 1 inch fresh ginger grated - warming and spleen loving
- 1 inch fresh turmeric grated -seals the matrix of the food or 1 tsp powder if fresh not available
- 1 cup chopped red onions (high in polyphenols)
- 1 cup polyphenol rich kale
- 1 cup chopped broccoli and also polyphenol abundant
- 1 cup chopped carrots which can help get rid of endotoxins in the gut
- 1/2 cup cooked organic pinto beans
- 4 cups of your favorite broth preferably homemade
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Sea Salt To Taste
- 1/4 cup fresh mince parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, red onions, and turmeric; sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened.Add vegetable broth, kale, broccoli, red bell pepper, carrots, and pinto beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.Stir in fresh lime juice and salt. Serve warm.This polyphenol-rich recipe provides an abunance of foods like red onions, kale, broccoli, and pinto beans, boosting both antioxidant and immune-supportive properties.Garnish with fresh minced parsley to take it next level as a medicinal food.
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Polyphenol-Rich Strawberry, Parsley & Roasted Squash Salad
This salad is rich in polyphenols, including fisetin and apigenin.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup organic strawberries conventional strawberries are loaded with pesticide residues not conducive to healing.
- 1 cup cooked butternut or acorn squash, roasted
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
- 1/2 cup fresh young thai coconut meat buy this frozen and thaw out
- 3 tbsp lime juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp organic mustard
- 1 tbsp monk fruit or honey
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Clean the produce in water and add 1 tbs peroxide. Let soak and then rinse with clean, cold water.
- Dry the produce
- Roast squash cubes at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced strawberries, roasted squash, and chopped parsley. In a blender, add coconut meat, lime juice or acv, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and until emulsified.Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
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Polyphenol-Rich Foods For Cancer Support Summary
Polyphenol-rich foods are a powerhouse of healing compounds that the body critically needs in times of disease.
It is much more important for cancer patients to look at adding polyphenols to their diet than just vitamins alone.
These compounds help induce apoptosis, promote cell regeneration, inhibit tumor growth, and aim to protect the body and brain.
When looking to support the body in times of disease, it is important to consider the foods discussed in this post.
Be sure to incorporate wild or organic foods.
In the winter, look for frozen berries to save money and also get berries that are full of nutrients.
Typically, they are frozen quickly after harvest.
When these items are in season, take advantage of them so you can enrich your body with healing compounds.
We talked about polyphenol-rich foods for cancer support, along with recipes and the benefits of these compounds to your body.
We also mentioned that it is vital to address the root cause by working on the psychological root cause.
Please feel free to contact me for support or comment on your favorite polyphenol-rich recipe below.
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