A new study released in BMC Gastroenterology shows that an antioxidant found in fruit and vegetables called luteolin is capable of blocking cell signal pathways that are needed for colon cancer growth. This is the first study that shows that luteolin can block certain signal pathways that triggers the cancer cells to grow rapidly and spread.

Much more research is needed before we can understand how this antioxidant works and if it will be viable as an anti-cancer agent; but, it does sound intriguing. What is even more interesting is that it points to the fact that healthy eating does for us than just trimming our waistline. So, take a look at our Nutrition Corner and lets set out to eat a balanced, healthy diet and maybe throw in some carrots and celery!