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Carotene-rich vegetables

Moderate evidence

Active compounds

Bêta-carotèneVitamines ALycopènes

Cancers studied in the literature

lungprostategeneral

Anti-cancer actions

  • ✦Antioxidant activity — neutralizes free radicals
  • ✦Strengthens the immune system
  • ✦Inhibits tumor progression

How to prepare it

Carrots, sweet potatoes, yams, butternut squash, pumpkins, red kuri squash, beets. Cook with a little fat for better absorption of beta-carotene.

Recommended dosage

3 to 5 servings per week.

⚗️ Food synergies

These foods potentiate the effects of Carotene-rich vegetables

🫒Olive oil🥦Broccoli & cruciferous vegetables

🍳 Recipes with Carotene-rich vegetables

🫙Quinoa bowl with roasted vegetables and tahini-turmeric sauce

Scientific sources

  • —Epidemiological studies on diets rich in carotenoids