Honorable mentions
This is by no means a definitive list of the best foods for preventing cancer, and there are many other cancer-fighting foods that also contain important nutrients that reduce the risk of developing it. Other cancer-fighting foods include berries and citrus fruits, lentils, legumes and eggs, whole grains such as brown rice and oats, olive oil, and green or white tea [2].
As mentioned earlier, what you don’t eat can be just as important for cancer prevention, and limiting your intake of processed meats, fried foods, refined carbohydrates, and sugar can also reduce your risk of developing the disease. In addition, other lifestyle factors, such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, lack of physical activity, and chronic stress, can also increase your risk of cancer [2].
Do everything you can to reduce the risk
While there’s nothing you can do to reduce your risk of developing cancer to zero, eating a healthy, plant-based diet low in processed foods, getting plenty of exercise, drinking water, and avoiding risky behaviors like smoking or excessive alcohol consumption can significantly lower your risk. This lifestyle will also help you feel better overall and give you more energy for the activities you enjoy. We may not be able to prevent cancer entirely, but we can create an internal environment that promotes health and vitality.
