World Cancer Day 2021: Nutritionist Janvi Chitalia reveals tips on foods that can help prevent cancer

Food is the fuel for the body and information for the cells. The body has an amazing immune system in the gut, which is the first place of defence that the body has when it is under attack or when there is inflammation that is in the system. It is most important to ensure a strong immunity in order to get the body resilient towards an attack through food, environment pollution and toxins. 

Cancer is a disease caused by the uncontrollable division of abnormal cells in any part of the body. The body’s immune system largely lies in the gut which is why what we eat and absorb is essential in the fight of preventing cancer.

Food is the key to cancer prevention explains nutritionist Janvi Chitalia, an Integrative Gut Microbiome Health Coach and Functional Nutritionist, and Founder of Body Cocoon. It should be seen as medicine one should believe in the healing powers of natural food. One needs to consume foods like:

It is also essential to eliminate or minimise toxins, balance hormones, minimise inflammation and to ensure that your detoxification capacity is high.

What is the goal of the food in order to help lower the risk of cancer? 

Balance hormones and eliminate toxins

The second goal is to balance hormones and eliminate toxins. Eliminating toxins from the body is equally essential. Green leafy vegetables high on sulphur phases have the best oestrogen properties. Another great way to detox the system of oestrogen is also to work on good liver health. 

The liver metabolises the oestrogen, hence, eating Vitamin E or Milk Thistle will lead to better liver function which impacts the pathway.

Reduce Inflammation

The third goal is to reduce inflammation responses in the body due to stress, pollution, lifestyle choices and unhealthy eating habits.

Anti-inflammatory foods are such as omega three, probiotics, probiotics. Omega-three are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and they help to reduce a cytokine storm, decrease inflammatory response as it helps to calm the body completely.

Probiotics are beneficial strains that help to balance the gut. It helps to rebalance the gut microbiota, and improve the gut-brain axis. It becomes necessary to help in the production of dopamine and serotonin in the gut. Serotonin is a happy hormone which is produced almost 95 per cent in the gut, in order for that it’s important to have the right balance.