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Too late for sakura

I’ve been quite busy during the last 6 days in which I didn’t get a chance to leave my apartment, at all. I think this will continue for at least another full week. Obviously, being stuck at home, I feel quite sick therefore I went out with Ulala for about 45 mins today for some fresh air. I wanted to take some pics of Cherry blossoms near my place but I guess I’ve missed it. Most of the sakura has fallen off making the trees look quite shabby with whats left on them, damn! I knew I should have went out last weekend to take some pics! Oh well..
7 commentsTop 10 cancer fighting foods
1. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a plant chemical that has been shown to reduce the risk of prostate, ovarian, and cervical cancer. Tomato products, such as spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, and ketchup are particularly concentrated sources.
2. Broccoli Sprouts
Broccoli sprouts are an excellent source of sulforaphane, a plant chemical that may reduce the risk of stomach, breast, and skin cancer. While broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are also great sources of sulforaphane, broccoli sprouts are especially potent.
3. Berries
Berries get their rich color from plant chemicals called anthocyanins. These compounds are potent antioxidants, and protect against a variety of cancers including colon and esophageal.
4. Soybeans
Isoflavones present in soybeans and other soy foods (such as tofu, soy nuts, and soy milk) help to reduce the risk of breast and prostate cancer by protecting cells from the harmful effects of estrogen.
5. Tea
Green and black teas are natural sources of catechins, potent antioxidants that act as powerful inhibitors of cancer growth, and may reduce the risk of liver, skin, and stomach cancer. The NCI is currently studying green and black teas for their cancer fighting abilities.
