--- title: "Weekly Wellness Tip: Cancer Fighting Foods" description: Eskaton has Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Affordable Housing and Short-Term Stays in Nursing Homes. image: https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/2016/Q3/Blog_Images/Eskaton_Weekly_Wellness_Lettuce.jpg --- [![Logo](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=350&height=75&name=Logo.png "Logo")](https://www.eskaton.org/) **[eskaton.org](https://www.eskaton.org/)** [Eskaton](https://blog.eskaton.org/author/eskaton) 2 November, 2021 | 2 min read Search Blog ### Posts by Topic - [Independent Living (157)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/independent-living) - [Assisted Living (105)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/assisted-living) - [Residents + Staff (103)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/residents-staff) - [Wellness Tips (101)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/wellness-tips) - [In the News (81)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/news) - [Information & Assistance (53)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/information-assistance) - [Testimonials (50)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/reviews) - [Philanthropy (43)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/giving) - [Eskaton Village Carmichael (35)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/eskaton-village-carmichael) - [About Eskaton (34)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/eskaton) - [Ask the Expert (30)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/ask-the-expert) - [LifeBios by Students (23)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/lifebios) - [Senior Living Community (19)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/senior-living-community) - [Age is Beautiful (18)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/age-is-beautiful) - [Celebrating Diversity (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/celebrating-diversity) - [Living with Dementia (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/memory) - [Memory Care (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/memory-care) - [Technology (14)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/technology) - [Signs it is Time for Help (13)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/signs-it-is-time-for-help) - [Well-Being Philosophy (13)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/well-being-philosophy) - [Senior Living (12)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/senior-living) - [Emotional Health (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/emotional-health) - [Fall Prevention (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/fall-prevention) - [Kids Connection (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/kids-connection) - [Heart Health (5)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/heart-health) ## Weekly Wellness Tip: Cancer Fighting Foods Weekly Wellness Tip ***Cancer Fighting Foods*** ![Eskaton_Weekly_Wellness_Lettuce.jpg](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2016/Q3/Blog_Images/Eskaton_Weekly_Wellness_Lettuce.jpg?width=1024&height=716&name=Eskaton_Weekly_Wellness_Lettuce.jpg)   **Leafy Greens** Examples: spinach, kale, collard greens, romaine, arugula, watercress **Cruciferous Veggies****![Eksaton_Brussels_Sprouts_Weekly_Wellness.jpg](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2016/Q3/Blog_Images/Eksaton_Brussels_Sprouts_Weekly_Wellness.jpg?width=228&height=179&name=Eksaton_Brussels_Sprouts_Weekly_Wellness.jpg)** Examples: broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts **Berries** Examples: blueberries, raspberries, cherries, strawberries, blackberries, goji   **Orange-Colored Fruits & Veggies** **![Eskaton_Orange_Colored_Fruits_and_Vegetables_Weekly_Wellness.jpg](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2016/Q3/Blog_Images/Eskaton_Orange_Colored_Fruits_and_Vegetables_Weekly_Wellness.jpg?width=269&height=234&name=Eskaton_Orange_Colored_Fruits_and_Vegetables_Weekly_Wellness.jpg)**Examples: sweet potatoes, winter squash, pumpkin, citrus fruits, carrots **Herbs & Spices** Examples: turmeric, black pepper, ginger, thyme, cayenne, oregano, basil, parsley, cilantro **Organic Meats** Examples: grass-fed beef, chicken, pastured beef/chicken liver **Cultured Dairy** **![Eskaton_Nuts_and_Seeds_Weekly_Wellness.jpg](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2016/Q3/Blog_Images/Eskaton_Nuts_and_Seeds_Weekly_Wellness.jpg?width=300&height=300&name=Eskaton_Nuts_and_Seeds_Weekly_Wellness.jpg)**Examples: organic kefir, kombucha, fresh sauerkraut, kimchi, and probiotic yogurt **Nuts & Seeds** Examples: chia, flax, hemp, sunflower, walnuts, Brazil nuts, almonds **Unrefined Oils** Examples: coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, flax oil, cod liver oil **Mushrooms** Examples: shiitake, reishi, cordyceps, maitake (capsule, powder, or whole food form **Tea![Eskaton_Tea_Weekly_Wellness.jpg](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2016/Q3/Blog_Images/Eskaton_Tea_Weekly_Wellness.jpg?width=171&height=169&name=Eskaton_Tea_Weekly_Wellness.jpg)**Examples: green, matcha, black, oolong **Wild-Caught Fish** Examples: salmon, mackerel, sardines         ### Share This Post! - - - ## Get in touch! 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