Herbs and spices

Many herbs and spices have demonstrated positive health associations with cancer. Plant components found in herbs and spices such as parsley, rosemary, oregano, thyme, turmeric, curry, and ginger may help protect against breast cancer. Vitamins, fatty acids, and polyphenol antioxidants are among them.

Oregano, for example, contains the antioxidants carvacrol and rosmarinic acid, which have been shown in test-tube studies to have anticancer properties against aggressive breast cancer cell lines. Curcumin, the major active compound in turmeric, and apigenin, a flavonoid abundant in parsley, have both shown substantial anticancer properties. Many other herbs and spices have potent anti-cancer properties, so including a variety in your diet is a smart idea.