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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.
Cancers they may fight: Breast, lung, endometrial, skin, prostate and mouth. Get your fill: Cooked or processed tomato-based foods â juice, sauce, paste, soup, even ketchup â have the most lycopene because heat releases more of this nutrient and allows your body to absorb it more easily.