High-fructose corn syrup is the primary source of calories in the United States. In addition to containing mercury, a known carcinogen, cancer cells actually feed on high-fructose corn syrup after it is metabolized by the liver. A recent study, published in the Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets, examined the link between refined sugar and cancer. The results add further evidence to the reports of many health experts and scientific studies that have drawn the connection between excess sugar consumption and the development of cancer.

Ginger, a commonly consumed spice found in food products and beverages worldwide, has been found to exhibit many anticancer benefits. According to a new study out of Georgia State University, whole ginger extract has been found to reduce prostate tumor size by 56% in mice. In addition, ginger is a powerful source of several bioactive phenolics, including gingerols, paradols, shogaols and gingerones.