GOMBS: The Anti-Cancer Diet by Dr Joel Fuhrman

A well-known family doctor and dietitian, Eat for a living, Dr. Joel Furman is the creator of one of the most popular diets, GOMBS Diet.

According to Dr. Furman, the GOMBS diet has anti-cancer properties. However, regardless of whether this diet can cure or prevent cancer, it is a good regimen for any individual to follow, if he or she wants to improve their overall health by using Mother Nature's medicine, food.

GOMBS is an acronym meaning Greens, Onions, Mushrooms, Gives, Seeds. This diet encourages you to incorporate one or more food items into your daily diet. It's actually very complicated; this article will show you how to do it. However, first we will explore the benefits of the GOMBS diet.

Advantages of the GOMBS Diet

Above and beyond statements stated by Dr. Furman, in speaking about his belief that his GOMBS diet has cancer-fighting properties, has several other reasons why you should think about adding this type of food to your diet. Green, onions, mushrooms, fruits and seeds are all kinds of foods that have incredible anti-oxidants and they are all very powerful.

Here's an individual look at each of these amazing foods:

Greens

Green leafy vegetables contain a variety of systems and nutrients that release smooth, silicone-like coats into your bloodstream, where they activate the Nrf2 mechanism that prevents plaque and accelerates the rate at which fat dissolves from the bloodstream.

Onions

The Journal of Clinical Nutrition Medicine published a study conducted in Europe showing that individuals who eat onions account for a 60 to 70% reduction in every major cancer.

Mushrooms

A recent study published in the international Journal of Cancer shows that women who use mushrooms on a regular basis are 64% less likely to breast cancer; which is about 10 grams of mushrooms daily.

Give and Peanuts

Beans and nuts contain high levels of antioxidants in the prevention of cancer and they promote healthy brain function.

Seeds

Beans and seeds contain fats and phytochemicals that help reduce inflammation, help lower cholesterol and help absorb additional essential micronutrients. As suggested by Dr. Fuhrman, eating peanuts as an ingredient in your salad or making salad wraps from them will greatly benefit your health.

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