Cancer Prevention-What we put on our plates (and in our bodies) can have an enormous impact in reducing the risk of cancer. This means the plate and fill our bodies with the fruits and vegetables, rich in nutrients, low in calories and are associated with cancer prevention. These include a moderate amount of food whole grains like brown rice and whole wheat bread and pasta, as well as additional nuts - a great source of protein and part of the cancer-fighting foods.
Avoid sugary drinks and limit your consumption of processed foods, which are almost always high in added sugar and fat, and low in fiber. AICR also recommends limiting red meat to 510 grams (cooked) or less per week and avoid processed meats, which tend to contain lots of sodium and other preservatives.
Staying slim is very important when talking about cancer prevention because of excessive body fat is the cause of some types of cancer, said Bender. "If everyone followed just one of the recommended, more than 100,000 cases of cancer will be prevented every year."