THE 16 BEST ANTI-CANCER

NUTS AND SEEDS

It’s estimated around 40%
of all cancers can be prevented
by diet and lifestyle measures alone
 NUTS AND PEANUTS
Many studies suggest that nut consumption is associated with reduced cancer mortality.

Nuts contain bioactive compounds that affect the cellular processes involved in tumor
development and progression. They are packed full of vitamins and minerals, fatty acids and
fiber, and loaded with phytochemicals with proven anti-cancer properties.

TOP NUTS

Walnuts
Walnuts contain fatty acids, tocopherols, β-sitosterol and peduncu-
lagin, all of which have properties associated with cancer preven-
tion and suppression. The ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acids
in walnuts is the highest out of all tree nuts, earning the humble
walnut the top spot on our nut list.
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Peanuts
Peanuts are a good dietary source of resveratrol which provides a
wide range of benefits including being cardiovascular protective,
antiplatelet, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, blood glucose-lowering
and of course, anti-cancer.

Almonds
Almonds are rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals, as well as bioactive
compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

CAUTIONS:
Only choose high quality, organic nuts and peanuts.
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Avoid almonds from the United States as by law they are

treated with chemicals or radiation. Even raw ones.
Pecans
Do your homework on peanut brands. Check websites
and be sure their product is rigorously tested for aflatoxin.
Avoid Brazil nuts as they’re high in methionine. This can
aggravate cancer growth.

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 Pinenuts
ALSO POWERFUL

Cashews

Macadamias
PRO TIP:
The easiest way to make sure you’re eating
plenty of nuts and seeds is to have them in a
bowl on the table to eat as an appetizer before
Pistachios or after a meal. Or as an anti-cancer snack.

Relevant Studies:
Nut consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and
dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies
Phytochemical composition of nuts
Cancer Chemoprevention With Nuts
Antioxidant and Anticancer Activities of Walnut (Juglans regia L.) Protein Hydrolysates Using Different Proteases
Walnuts have potential for cancer prevention and treatment in mice
Walnuts (Juglans regia) Chemical Composition and Research in Human Health
Resveratrol in peanuts
The relationship between nut intake and risk of colorectal cancer: a case control study
The protective effect of peanut, walnut, and almond consumption on the development of breast cancer
Adolescent Dietary Fiber, Vegetable Fat, Vegetable Protein, and Nut Intakes and Breast Cancer Risk
Almonds (Prunus Dulcis Mill. D. A. Webb): A Source of Nutrients and Health-Promoting Compounds

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 SEEDS AND KERNELS
Seeds contain high levels of essential fatty acids and amino acids, plus vitamins A, B, C and
E and minerals calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, selenium and manganese. They
are packed with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other health-promoting properties. Seeds
should be a part of any anti-cancer diet.

TOP SEEDS

Apricot Kernels
Studies have shown that Amygdalin, a cyanogenic compound
found in apricot kernels, is able to suppress the development of
SUPER SEEDS & KERNELS

some cancers.

Flaxseed
Cancers that have shown sensitivity to dietary flaxseed or its com-
ponents include breast, prostate, lung, colon, ovary, endometrium,
hepatocellular and cervical cancers.

Black Cumin
There are ten hallmarks common to most cancerous tumors and
Thymoquinone, a major active component of Black cumin (Nigella
sativa), affects all of these markers.

Hemp Seeds
PRO TIP:
ALSO POWERFUL

To get the most out of your nuts and

seeds, eat them raw. It’s best to soak
or sprout nuts and seeds whenever
Pumpkin Seeds possible.

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 Chia Seeds
ALSO POWERFUL

Sunflower Seeds

Sesame Seeds
PRO TIP:
Nuts and seeds make really great
toppings on salads, or just about
anything really, ground up or whole.

Relevant Studies:
*The anti-proliferative effect of apricot and peach kernel extracts on human colon cancer cells in vitro
Amygdalin from Apricot Kernels Induces Apoptosis and Causes Cell Cycle Arrest in Cancer Cells: An Updated Review
Anticancer Effect of Amygdalin (Vitamin B-17) on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Line (HepG2) in the Presence and Absence of Zinc
Flaxseed oil reduced tumor growth, modulated immune responses and decreased HPV E6 and E7 oncoprotein expression in a
murine model of ectopic cervical cancer
Dietary Flaxseed as a Strategy for Improving Human Health
Nutrition and cancer: a review of the evidence for an anti-cancer diet
Review on the Potential Therapeutic Roles of Nigella sativa in the Treatment of Patients with Cancer: Involvement of Apoptosis
Recent advances on the anti-cancer properties of Nigella sativa, a widely used food additive
Hempseed Lignanamides Rich-Fraction: Chemical Investigation and Cytotoxicity towards U-87 Glioblastoma Cells
Comparison of the chemical compositions and nutritive values of various pumpkin (Cucurbitaceae) species and parts
A review of phytochemistry, metabolite changes, and medicinal uses of the common sunflower seed and sprouts (Helianthus an-
nuus L.)
Anticancer and antimetastatic potential of enterolactone: Clinical, preclinical and mechanistic perspectives
Phytochemical Contents and Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activities of Selected Black and White Sesame Seeds
The Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value of Chia Seeds-Current State of Knowledge

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