The Ultimate Anti-Cancer Chopped Salad with Apples, Beets, and Carrots

My finely chopped anti-cancer salad is packed with nutrients to arm your body with the healthiest foods that prevent disease and heal. These are the top three foods I consume daily as part of an anti-cancer prevention diet- apples, beets, and carrots. Whether it’s in a juice, raw or cooked, or in a salad like this recipe, I ensure that these three superfoods are in my diet daily! Even if you don’t have cancer, you’ll love that this salad will satiate and fuel your body with energy, yummy flavors, and a perfect texture. Food plays a huge role in our health, so let’s use it as a tool to heal!

Be sure to try my ABC Juice for Detox & Inflammation next!

What Makes This Salad Anti-Cancer?

You can look at the name of this salad and probably realize that it’s good for you. No one will really argue that raw fruits and vegetables are bad for you. But I want to go a step further and explain just how good they are. Listen, no single food guarantees cancer prevention. However, there is evidence that a variety of certain foods packed with protective nutrients can reduce your risk. Most of the micronutrients in these foods protect cells from damage and stall cancer growth.

Let’s talk key ingredients. The reason I eat an apple, a beet, and a carrot every day is that each has something powerful. Apples are great immune boosters. They support a healthy heart, lower the risk of diabetes, and are full of fiber and water. They can even aid in healthy weight management because they’re so filling. Beets are rich in antioxidants. They boost energy, reduce inflammation, cleanse the blood and colon, build red blood cells, help lower blood pressure and blood sugar, and support cardiovascular health. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which improves vision. They cleanse toxins, support the heart, lower the risk of diabetes, and may prevent cancer. I love knowing that what I eat every day not only helps my body but also heals it!

Why You Need My “Ultimate” Salad

You may have heard of Chris Wark, a colon cancer survivor, who chose to use nutritious plant-based whole foods to heal his body. The founder of Chris Beat Cancer shares how a whole food plant-based diet healed him. While he had cancer, he ate a cancer-fighting salad every day. My story is similar in that I started eating certain foods every day, and within weeks, my stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma was gone! Talk about amazing results! My “Ultimate Anti-Cancer Chopped Salad” is similar to the popular Chris Beat Cancer one, but with my own superfood spin- primarily my ABC ingredients! Whether you’re recovering from cancer, want to adopt a healthier lifestyle, or want to put good things back in your body, you NEED to try this salad! You’ll feel better, have more energy, and get up from the table guilt-free.

It All Comes Down To The Chopping

My favorite part of this salad is how all the finely chopped or shredded bits come together to create the perfect salad crunch and texture. The important part is to chop the ingredients into small pieces. There’s some wiggle room in the method, but the basics are this: dark leafy greens as a base, raw organic produce, a source of plant-based protein (chickpeas), and homemade dressing. Start by chopping your favorite greens- spinach, kale, or romaine work well. Next, shred your carrots over the greens. Then you can add your chopped apples and beets. Add in your rinsed chickpeas. Lastly, whip up the dressing in no time and pour it over your salad. It’s as simple as that! You can shred or finely chop. Do it by hand or by machine. Now, you are ready to enjoy the “Ultimate Anti-Cancer Chopped Salad!”

Choose Homemade Dressing

Now, let’s talk dressing. Olive oil is a key component in the homemade dressing, increasing the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients through the compound oleocanthol. Store-bought dressings usually contain harmful oils and unnecessary additives, so I ALWAYS recommend making your own. It’s super simple! Apple cider vinegar contains polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants. Raw honey has many health benefits, including antibacterial properties. Raw garlic has been shown to help prevent and work wonders for cancer patients, specifically those with colon cancer. Oregano is a powerhouse herb when it comes to cancer. It is one of the highest antioxidant spices on the planet. Do your own research on oregano, and you’ll learn that it has been shown to slow cancer growth! Don’t just take my word on any of it; the research is out there!

Below, I share my Mom’s homemade dressing. She eats her apple, beet, and carrot every day, too! She’s the epitome of health, so I’m copying her, even after cancer!

Final Thoughts & Tips

Here are my best tips to make this recipe desirable any time, any day.

1. Chop or shred your ingredients into small pieces.
2. Use a mandolin, if you have one.
3. Optional add-ins, such as walnuts or broccoli, have additional benefits.
4. Don’t skip the homemade dressing!
5. Stay stocked in staples like apple cider vinegar, good-quality olive oil, and unexpired seasonings.
6. I recommend using Bragg’s Herb seasoning, or dried oregano works great.
7. Adjust the garlic if needed, but keep it in!
8. Eat every day for maximum benefits!

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