Cancer: Eating small handful nuts such as walnuts, almonds and Brazil nuts every day can significantly reduce the risk of cancer (carcinoma). This is primarily because these superfoods have selectively target chronic inflammation, abnormal cell growth and oxidative stress – all of which can drive the development of cancerous tumours.
Walnuts: Anti‑Inflammatory And Anti‑Tumour Superfood
Walnuts are power-packed with plant-based omega‑3 fatty acids (alpha‑linoleic acid, ALA), ellagitannins and tocopherols. All of these have the capability to interfere with the initiation and progression of cancer. In animal models, diets including walnuts have slowed down the growth of breast and colon cancers by as much as 80 percent and tumour incidence risk by approximately 40 to 50 percent.
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Almonds: Antioxidant And Metabolic Protection
Almonds are highly rich in flavonoids, vitamin E (especially gamma‑tocopherol) and monounsaturated fats – all of which can collectively minimize oxidative damage to DNA while dampening chronic, low-grade inflammation.
Almond-derived compounds can improve insulin sensitivity, slow down the growth of several cancer cell lines and improve lipid profiles. The consumption of almonds can reduce the risk of several cancers, particularly colorectal and breast cancer.
Brazil Nuts: Selenium‑Driven DNA Defence
Known for their extraordinarily high selenium content, Brazil Nuts can protect body cells from oxidative DNA damage while supporting DNA-repair mechanisms.
The consumption of Brazil Nuts can significantly alter gene expression related to WNT (wingless-type MMTV integration site family) signalling, inflammation and DNA methylation – processes that are directly associated with colorectal-cancer development.
Practical Advice For Cancer‑Preventive Snacking
For most adults, a daily portion of approximately 25-30 grams of mixed nuts is considered to be a reasonable option with special emphasis on raw, unsalted or dry-roasted varieties. You can consume few walnuts in the morning, a small handful of almonds at lunch or as an evening snack and 1-2 Brazil Nuts a couple of times a week.
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