Culinary Medicine

Due to the anti-proliferative properties of ellagic acid, which prevents DNA binding of some carcinogens such as nitrosamines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, pecan nuts protect the human body from cancer. 

They contain oleic acid, a fatty acid that has been discovered to minimize breast cancer risk. 

Since they help clean the gastrointestinal tract, pecan nuts also decrease the risk of colon cancer.

 Ever since ancient times, pine nuts have been collected. 

They were respected by the Romans and 

Greeks, which were a staple food in 

North America for many Native American tribes, which 

in Siberia and the Russian Far East, indigenous peoples. 

Today, pine nuts are known as 

a gourmet food and in a multitude of recipes, they are highly regarded as an ingredient. 

Most pine nuts are shelled on the market, 

even though a limited amount is sold in-shell.

Macadamia trees, native to Australia, are now cultivated in different locations around the world, such as Brazil, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and New Zealand. 

Macadamia nuts are rich in nutrients and beneficial plant compounds, like most other nuts. 

There are also some advantages linked to them, including better digestion, heart health, weight loss, and regulation of blood sugar. 

Flavonoids and tocotrienols are found in macadamia nuts, plant compounds which test-tube studies can help combat or destroy cancer cells. 

More research is required, however.

Interestingly, since 7000 BC, people have been eating pistachios. They are very popular nowadays for many dishes, including ice cream and desserts. 

Pistachios can increase cholesterol levels similar to almonds, and consuming 2-3 ounces (56-84 grams) of pistachios a day can help increase "healthy" HDL cholesterol. 

Pistachios can also help boost other risk factors for heart disease, including blood pressure, weight and oxidative status. 

Oxidative status refers to blood levels, which may lead to heart disease, of oxidized chemicals. 

In addition, pistachios can help decrease the increase in blood sugar after a meal.

Studies have shown that Amygdalin, a cyanogenic compound found in apricot kernels, is able to suppress the development of

some cancers. 

The apricot kernel contains a chemical known as amygdalin, which is toxic. 

This chemical is converted to cyanide in the body, which is toxic. 

In order to treat cancer, there was interest in using apricot kernels because it was believed that amygdalin was first taken up by cancer cells and converted to cyanide. 

It was hoped that only the tumor would be affected by the cyanide. 

But it has been shown by 

studies that this is not accurate. 

In the stomach, amygdalin is actually converted to cyanide. 

The cyanide then goes throughout the body, 

where significant damage, including death, can be caused.

Cancers that have shown sensitivity to dietary flaxseed or its components include breast, prostate, lung, colon, ovary, endometrium,

hepatocellular and cervical cancers.

Around 1.8 grams of plant omega-3s are found in every tablespoon of ground flaxseed. 

Lignans, which have the qualities of both plant estrogen and antioxidant. 

There are 75 to 800 times more lignans than other plant foods in flaxseed. 

Some call it one of the planet's most strong plant foods. 

There is some proof that it can help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke. For a tiny seed that's been around for decades, that's quite a high order. 

There are ten hallmarks typical to most cancerous tumours and

Thymoquinone, a major active component of Black cumin (Nigella

sativa), affects all of these markers.

Extracted from its seeds and oil, crude oil and thymoquinone (TQ) are effective 

against many diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular complications, diabetes, asthma, kidney disease etc. 

It is successful against cancer with great protection in the blood 

system, lung, kidney, liver, prostate, breast, cervix and skin.

 There is about 30 per cent oil in the edible seeds 

and they are a source of protein, fibre, and magnesium. 

Shelled hemp seeds are sold as a health product, often called hemp hearts, and can be consumed raw; they are usually sprinkled on salads or mixed in fruit smoothies. 

In beverages and recipes, hemp seed milk is used as an alternative to dairy milk. 

The oil obtained from hemp seed can be used with a

low smoke point to manufacture paints, varnishes, soaps and edible oil. The seed 's key commercial use has traditionally been for caged-bird feed.

While there are no single 'superfoods' that can prevent cancer and certain cancer risk factors are unrelated to diet, there is evidence that cancer risk can be reduced by eating a healthy diet. 

A good source of antioxidants is pumpkin seeds, which can help to scavenge the 'free radicals' that can kill cells. 

In particular, one study found that pumpkin seeds in postmenopausal women were associated with a substantially reduced risk of breast 

cancer compared to no intake, and a second study showed that they could also help protect premenopausal women as well.

Chia seeds are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, considering their tiny size. They are filled with fibre, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and various micronutrients. Their high antioxidant content is 

the shine of Chia seeds. 

The sensitive fats in the seeds are prevented from becoming rancid by these antioxidants. 

While the advantages of antioxidant supplements are disputed, experts believe that it can have beneficial health effects to get antioxidants from foods. 

Most significantly, antioxidants combat free radical development, which can destroy cellular molecules and lead to ageing and cancer-like diseases.

Sunflower seeds are high in fat-soluble antioxidants that are rich in vitamin E and can help combat free radicals that cause disease. 

The seeds also have anti-inflammatory properties that can iron out cold and cough symptoms. 

The seeds have essential fatty acids and phytosterols that help control the levels of cholesterol. In addition to this, phytosterols also help to build the body's immunity, reducing the risk of many fatal diseases. 

Sunflower seeds are renowned for their high content of magnesium. 

The nutrient is capable of lobbing bacteria and germs 

out of cells and flushing toxins out of the body. 

Magnesium also has nerve-calming properties and can also assist in managing levels of blood pressure.

To many Asian dishes, sesame seeds add a 

 nutty flavour and a delicate, almost invisible, crunch. 

They are also the main ingredients of tahini (sesame seed 

paste) and the delicious sweet halvah of the Middle East. 

In addition to being an excellent source of copper and an excellent source of manganese, sesame seeds are 

a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, molybdenum, selenium, and dietary fibre as well. 

Sesame seeds contain, in addition to these essential nutrients, two special substances: sesamin and sesamolin. fibre

These two substances belong to a group of special beneficial fibres known as lignans and have been shown to have a cholesterol-lowering effect in humans, to prevent high blood pressure and to improve the supply of vitamin E to animals. 

To protect the liver from oxidative damage, Sesamin has also been identified.