In The Image Of Wellness

Eggplant for the win!!

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A new study out of Asia has found that high consumption—about 45 grams daily— of eggplant (aubergine) was associated with an amazing 58% reduction in risk for colorectal cancer. Eggplant is not usually thought of as a superfood but it’s actually loaded with cancer-fighting such as the anthocyanins nasunin and delphinidin (similar to what’s in blueberries). But the real anticancer secret sauce of this amazing vegetable may be the unique and powerful compound called solamargine. It’s been found highly toxic to human cancer cells in a test tube, with kill rates of 82% for lung cancer cells, 87% for prostate cells and 90% for breast cancer cells. The dosage of 45 grams daily is about half a cup chopped and has just 12 calories!
Sources: Pubmed ID 34322510, 27620163, 27830724, 18699774

Go ahead and eat the chocolate.

But, the real stuff. Not the fake sugar-laden stuff!

Be sure to read Ethan’s additional information in his comments.

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A new study out of the USA found that those eating just one ounce (28 grams) weekly of had 15% less risk of dying from any cause during the 14-year study period. In other words, their lives were longer. There was also a 23% reduction in heart disease risk and an incredible 43% risk reduction for death from Alzheimer’s disease. What makes chocolate so ? It’s a rich source of powerful antioxidants called PACs (proanthocyanidins) which have been associated with lower risk for several types of , heart disease and dementia. But moderation is key here: the best results were seen at just 0.7-1 ounces per week!
Source: Pubmed 34329196

Tomatoes for less risk of breast cancer?!!

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An observational study in the USA found women with the highest blood levels of lycopene had a stunning 50% less risk for . Since Americans get 90% of their lycopene from tomatoes and products, it’s clear that this tasty red vegetable was the main factor at work here. And while all carotenoids are , lycopene is the most powerful. That might explain why it was linked with the best risk reductions for breast cancer in this study, as well as less risk for heart disease and even Alzheimer’s in other studies. Lycopene absorbs best from cooked tomato products like paste, sauce, salsa, juice and especially so when healthy fat is added like extra virgin olive oil or avocado. Source: Pubmed ID 9486468

Too many people would rather talk about their “health” issue than do something about it.