Which Foods Can Decrease Your Risk of Cancer?
When it comes to the second leading cause of death in the United States, any steps that might lower your risk are worth trying. And although nothing is guaranteed to prevent cancer, there are plenty of ways to improve your chances. One of those is choosing the right foods. “Eating a healthy diet is one of the best ways to decrease your risk of developing cancer,” says Diane Avino, RDN, registered dietitian in oncology with Hartford HealthCare’s Cancer Institute. So which foods should you eat to reduce your risk of cancer? Here are her top choices.
These foods can decrease your risk of cancer: The good news is, it’s a long list – and many are probably found in your diet already.
Colorful fruits and vegetables. “Consume a variety of fruits and vegetables within the five color groups. You want to eat at least five servings a day, but luckily one serving is only a half cup,” says Avino. “Selecting different colors provides offers protection from a spectrum of compounds like phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals, which work together as antioxidants.” And fortunately, each color group has plenty of foods to choose from.
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