"Anti-Cancer" Foods

According to research from The National Cancer Institute 50% of all cancer risk can be contributed to diet. So then what is a cancer prevention diet? Eating a plant-based diet with an abundance of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans and being physically active is your best insurance to reduce your risk of cancer, as well as heart disease and diabetes.

The following is a list of foods that are so rich in nutrients and antioxidants that you should enjoy them everyday.

• Cruciferous vegetables – broccoli, cauliflower, kale, mustard seeds, radishes, cabbage, water cress, arugula
• Good fats (Omega 3’s) – olive oil, walnuts, wild salmon, avocado, flax seeds
• Nuts/Seeds – walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, almonds
• Legumes – black beans, garbanzo beans, lentils, peas
• Whole grains – buckwheat, oats, wild rice, bulgur, quinoa (technically not a grain, but it most often classified as one)
• Yellow, orange, red vegetables – peppers, tomatoes, squash, beets, sweet potatoes
• Asian Mushrooms
• Onions, garlic, ginger
• Herbs and spices
• Berries
• Green Tea