Here’s a cancer-fighting food recipe that’s rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and fiber — all of which can support your body’s natural defenses against cancer.
🥗 Anti-Cancer Power Bowl
🍽️ Servings: 2
⏱️ Time: 30 minutes
🌿 Ingredients:
Base (complex carbs + fiber):
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1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
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1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
Roasted Veggies (antioxidants + anti-inflammatory):
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1 cup broccoli florets
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1 cup sweet potatoes, diced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp turmeric
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½ tsp black pepper (to activate turmeric)
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Salt to taste
Protein Boost:
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1 cup cooked lentils or chickpeas
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Optional: 1 boiled egg or grilled tofu
Toppings:
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¼ avocado, sliced (healthy fats)
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2 tbsp pomegranate seeds or blueberries (antioxidants)
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1 tbsp pumpkin seeds or walnuts (zinc & omega-3s)
Dressing:
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2 tbsp tahini
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tsp grated ginger
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1–2 tbsp water (to thin)
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Roast the Veggies:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Toss sweet potatoes and broccoli in olive oil, turmeric, black pepper, and a little salt.
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Roast for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway.
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Cook the Quinoa & Lentils (if not pre-cooked):
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Rinse quinoa and simmer in water (2:1 ratio) for 15 minutes until fluffy.
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Cook lentils in water until tender (20–25 minutes).
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Prepare the Greens:
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Lightly steam or sauté spinach/kale in a pan for 2–3 minutes with a splash of olive oil.
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Make the Dressing:
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Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
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Assemble the Bowl:
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Add quinoa and greens to the bowl.
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Top with roasted veggies, lentils, avocado, berries, and seeds.
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Drizzle with dressing and serve warm or chilled.
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🌟 Why It’s Cancer-Fighting:
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Broccoli & kale: Cruciferous vegetables high in sulforaphane.
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Sweet potatoes: Beta-carotene and fiber.
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Lentils & quinoa: Plant-based protein and polyphenols.
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Turmeric & ginger: Anti-inflammatory and may inhibit cancer cell growth.
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Berries & seeds: Rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals.