There is a controversy regarding diet and how it affects skin and cancer cell growth. Some say, “Diet doesn’t affect the skin at all, eat whatever you want, drink whatever you want, we’ll help you, BCC is the least aggressive skin cancer.” Others say that diet does affect the skin, and therefore, the growth of skin cancer cells. I completely agree that diet does affect the skin, and therefore it also affects the growth of skin cancer cells that are prone to it. I have noticed that when I eat an anti-inflammatory diet, that is, plant-based foods, my chances of developing BCC decrease. Eat more green vegetables, nuts, beans, and fruits. Especially fruits that are high in antioxidants, such as berries, pomegranates, cherries, red grapes, gala apples, and melons. Vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, kale, potatoes, asparagus, beets, avocados, and pumpkin are all high in antioxidants. Green, black, and white teas are also high in antioxidants.
The point is, antioxidants help fight cancer-causing free radicals, which can help prevent the accumulation of skin cancer cells. I found that when I consumed too much caffeine, alcohol, dairy, refined sugar, and processed foods, I had more skin cancer cells and BCCs over a 6 month period than when I didn’t consume these foods. Now one might say “knowing this, how can you still eat or drink these things?” Well, stress does a lot to our bodies. One is that it increases cortisol, which increases inflammation and sugar in the body. Our bodies use sugar to speed up muscle reaction time and strength when in “flight or fight” moderation, so our bodies crave sugar. We also have emotional issues. So, in short, moderation of these inflammatory foods and increased water intake can achieve balance on all fronts. Emotional and physical.
Water is a magical panacea for all systems of the body. Therefore, it helps protect the skin, reduces inflammation, and helps prevent the growth of skin cancer cells.
