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Ovarian Cancer Meal Plan

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 Ovarian Cancer Meal Plan An ovarian cancer meal plan will help prevent and treat the disease. Treatments for ovarian cancers leave you depleted from vitamins and minerals. A healthy meal plan is crucial for revitalizing those vitamins and minerals. Cruciferous vegetables, fruits, soy, and foods that contain quercetin have all been proven to reduce the risk for ovarian cancer and fight the disease.  Preventing Ovarian Cancer Cruciferous vegetables are very rich in glucosinolates, a phytochemical, that was studied in 2018 (1950 participants) which discovered them to reduce the risk for ovarian cancer due to the vegetables proven anti-cancer properties (Kubala). A case-controlled study of diet and ovarian cancer, conducted in China in 1999-2000, found fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk for ovarian cancer, however, diets rich in salted vegetables, fat, and fried foods increased the risk (Zhang et al). You definitely want to eliminate salt from your vegetables. Diets rich in salt are

Tongkat Ali Health Properties

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Tongkat Ali Improves Overall Well-Being  Tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia) has many health benefits for people. It is a natural diet supplement with many clinical reviews and studies. The health properties are so strong that its active ingredient is compared to a prescription drug that treats breast cancer.  Comes from Malaysia with many sexual benefits including male enhancement and increased libido. Tongkat ali  is rich in phytochemicals such as bioactive steroids and quassinoids, having multiple studies done on male infertility and the results showed it to increase semen volume and improve semen health (Corleone). Reduces Cancer Risk    The phytochemicals inside the dietary supplement can reduce cancer risk by up to 40%. Research shows it blocks carcinogens from forming and actually attacks them.  Helps lower the chance for breast cancer in women and is compared with the prescription drug Tamoxifen, when the active ingredient injected, which is used to treat breast cancer ( Kamal

Eating A Raw Food Diet

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 Lose Weight Quickly with A Raw Food Diet Image by Tumisu from Pixabay If you want to lose weight quickly, a raw food diet is the way to go (Team). In addition to the rapid weight loss, studies have proven your body experiences improvements in your gut health, it optimizes your heart, and keeps your blood sugar levels healthy (Team). The diet has its origins way back in the early 1800's after a clinic was opened by Oskar Bircher-Benner after he ate raw apples that cured his jaundice (Mudge).   Benefits of Raw Honey   Raw Honey contains at least 14 vitamins and minerals, over 5 important antioxidants, and over 3 beneficial enzymes for your body (Boldt). All raw food diets contain 4 enzymes that break down fiber, fats, carbohydrates and proteins inside your gut (Bailey). "Eating raw vegetables gives you the most enzymes, vitamins, and minerals needed for good health" (Piedmont).  Who knew raw honey contained so much. I just thought it was another sweetener with not many he