A new food for the majority of humanity, potatoes possess anticancer properties through their protease inhibitors. They are also rich … More →

A fruit known for its laxative effects, plums also contain ellagic acid with anticancer properties. They also possess antibacterial and … More →

A delicious tropical fruit and the principal source of a proteolytic enzyme called bromelain, useful for breaking down proteins. Hence … More →

A delicious fruit, and one of the few that may be picked green and ripen well. It is a fine … More →

Parsnips contain at least six types of anticancer compounds. They have lots of fiber that can help lower blood cholesterol … More →

One of the most useful garnishes, it packs large amounts of antioxidants, such as monoterpenes, phthalides and polyacetelenes, that help … More →

This tropical fruit is the principal source of the enzyme papain, useful in the break down of proteins. It contains … More →

A fruit rich in cancer fighting compounds, such as carotenoids, flavonoids and terpenes. It is also rich in vitamin C, … More →

Like garlic, onion is another multidrug from the eastern Mediterranean. Powerful antioxidants, shallots, yellow and red (but not white) onions … More →

The basis of the traditional Mediterranean diet. It reduces total cholesterol without affecting the good HDL cholesterol. It has potent … More →