When you do eat, certain foods show up in study after study as being healthful. These include virgin olive oil, which is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids—the good fats. Consuming olive oil (around 3 tablespoons a day) is associated with relieving oxidative stress on cells and regulating cholesterol and anti-inflammatory activity. Cruciferous vegetables, including Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, and bok choy, have been shown to have protective effects against many forms of cancer and can even inhibit the progression of some cancers. They do this by initiating cellular
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