3. Lycopene

This compound is bright red and helps to prevent prostrate cancer. Moreover, it also can reduce or stop breast, lung, and endometrial cancer cell growth in laboratory tests.

Tomatoes are a good source of this compound and either cooking/processing can be easily consumed. It can also be added with broccoli and garlic. Further sources include guavas, watermelon, papaya, grapefruit, cooked red bell peppers, cooked asparagus, red cabbage, mangos, and cooked carrots.