Nutrition and Cancer Prevention

What you eat can reduce your risk of cancer

Eating for treatment is quite different than eating for survivorship. During treatment, the goal is to maintain your weight and, if necessary, plan meals to reduce any side effects the cancer treatment may be having.

After treatment, the goal often is to reduce the risk of recurrence by making changes in diet. For cancer prevention, the best advice -- as it relates to your diet -- is the simplest:

Eat mostly plant foods, limit red meat and avoid processed meat.

Be physically active however you can for at least 30 minutes per day.

Aim for a healthy weight throughout your life.

In addition, the following pages contain information on nutrition to cancer prevention:

• Preparing Foods with Antioxidants
  Tips an easy ways to include these foods in your favorite recipes
• All About Soy
  Frequently Asked Questions
• Soy Foods
  Can I eat them if my cancer is Estrogen-Receptor positive?
• Food for Thought
  The Power of a Plant-based Diet
• Are Lycopene Supplements a Good Idea for You?
  Frequently Asked Questions