We all know that diets rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains are healthier for us than those dependent on processed foods loaded with added fats and sugars. But, did you know healthy diets can actually help fight against the development of several common cancers?
Produce and whole grains, and the nutrients they contain are good for us – but why and how do these food help defend against cancer? How can you make the most of their beneficial properties? Use our resources below to find the answers.
Diet, along with physical activity and body weight, is a key component of cancer prevention and can help lower cancer risk.
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Did you know that there are many plant-based substances that can help make cancer development less likely?
Food preparations and pairings in meals can help improve the absorption of key substances that can play a role in reducing cancer risks.
Are you eating the right kinds of protein? EWG has compiled the facts you need to know to make better protein choices in your diet.
We’ve put together some tips on the basics of making healthy meals that will give you the flexibility to create a long-lasting, nutritious lifestyle.
EWG sat down to talk food science with J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, the managing culinary director of Serious Eats, and Guy Crosby, Ph.D., the science editor at America’s Test Kitchen.
Click on each food group to learn how it can help reduce cancer risk and how to add it to your diet.
These dark colored plant foods contain a host of vitamins and nutrients, as well as anthocyanins – a class of flavonoids that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Anthocyanin-rich foods have been found to lower cancer risks, but studies isolating anthocyanins have not observed the same effects to date.
Supplement warning: EWG recommends caution if using nutritional supplements without a medical reason. High dose nutritional supplements do not have demonstrated benefits without a specific deficiency or medical need. Some nutrients, such as antioxidants or selenium, can cause harm at very high doses.