Vegetarian Food may Protect against Cancer

Research studies presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) meeting in Baltimore has shown that eating vegetarian food protects the host body from cancer occurrence. Two studies has shown the benefits of eating broccoli sprouts which is found to be effective against infection of the mouth which may lead to stomach and oral cancers. An other study has shown that the chemicals in the sprouts have found to be effective in reducing the incidence of stomach cancers and skin cancer.


Large number of recent research has focused on the use of cabbage which is found to have anti-breast cancer properties the scientists have found a chemical in cabbage which has anticancer property.

Medicinal properties:

Cabbage leaves are used to treat acute inflammation. A paste of raw cabbage may be placed in a cabbage leaf and wrapped around the affected area to reduce discomfort. Some claim it is effective in relieving painfully engorged breasts in breastfeeding women.Cabbage contains significant amounts glutamine, an amino acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties.

The Cabbage Soup Diet is packed with nutritious vegetables and fruit, and is extremely low in fat.


Cabbage Soup Recipe.


Ingredients:


6 large green onions
2 green peppers
1 or 2 cans of tomatoes (diced or whole)
3 Carrots
1 Container (10 oz. or so) Mushrooms
1 bunch of celery
half a head of cabbage
1 package Lipton soup mix
1 or 2 cubes of bouillon (optional)
1 48oz can V8 juice (optional)
Season to taste with salt, pepper, parsley, curry, garlic powder, etc.

Method:


Slice green onions, put in a pot and start to saute with cooking spray.
Cut green pepper stem end off and cut in half, take the seeds and membrane out. Cut the green-pepper into bite size pieces and add to pot.
Take the outer leafs layers off the cabbage, cut into bite size pieces, add to pot.
Clean carrots, cut into bite size pieces, and add to pot.
Slice mushrooms into thick slices, add to pot.
If you would like a spicy soup, add a small amount of curry or cayenne pepper now.
You can use beef or chicken bouillon cubes for seasonings. These have all the salt and flavors you will need.

Use about 12 cups of water (or 8 cups and the V8 juice), cover and put heat on low. Let soup cook for a long time - two hours works well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.