 The Super 5 of a Healthy Pancreas You're a giant step ahead of pancreatic cancer if you eat loads of veggies every day. In fact, eat enough (nine servings instead of five) and you could cut your risk in half.
Now go one better, and get a sampling of specific veggies from a recently researched list of key produce picks for pancreas health.
5 Picks for Your Pancreas
What is it about the veggies below that makes them the mortal enemy of pancreatic cancer? Take your pick. They're loaded with everything from vitamin C and carotenoids to folate and fiber. - Dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale, mustard, and chard
- Cruciferous veggies like broccoli and brussels sprouts
- Orange-yellow veggies like corn, squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots
- Beans like soybeans, lima beans, and lentils
- Alum veggies, specifically onions and garlic
The Easiest Way to Get There
So how do you get something from each of the five groups into your diet? Easy! Have soup and salad for lunch. Yum . . For example try White Bean Soup (Fassoulatha) |
Getting Enough Vitamin C? Here are warning signs that you're not getting enough vitamin C, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:  | Excessively dry hair with ends that split easily. | | Scaly, rough, dry skin. | | Bleeding or inflamed gums. | | Wounds that heal slowly, frequent infections, and bruising easily. | | Frequent nosebleeds. | | Pain and swelling in the joints. | | Anemia. | | Weakened tooth enamel. |
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