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All cruciferous veggies (think cauliflower, cabbage, kale) contain cancer-fighting properties, but broccoli is the only one with a sizable amount of sulforaphane, a particularly potent compound that boosts the body's protective enzymes and flushes out cancer-causing chemicals, says Jed Fahey, ScD.
What to avoid. 1  The foods favored by the group with highest colon cancer recurrence included: 2  Red and processed meats. 3  Desserts and other sweets. 4  Refined grains like white bread. 5  French fries.