LBBC Fredericksburg Food Coop

Antioxidants and the body’s immune system are both critically important in fighting cancer. Cancer-fight-
ing compounds such as antioxidants, mainly found in fruits and vegetables, assist in halting free-radical
damage, which can otherwise lead to cancer development. This class will explore foods that are rich in
protective compounds and immune-boosting nutrients such as beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin C, and
zinc. It is important to be generous with a variety of vegetables and fruits as you plan your menu. Studies 

have demonstrated the ability of diets rich in vegetables and fruits to boost immunity and to reduce
the likelihood that cancer will develop in the first place. Based on scientific research, vegetarians have
approximately double the natural killer cell activity (natural killer cells engulf and destroy cancer cells),
compared with nonvegetarians. Enjoy a colorful, scrumptious, immune-boosting mea