Cancer Fighting Foods

Eat Healthy to Stay Well

Cancer Fighting Foods! There are many beneficial foods but there is no

ONE food or food substance that can prevent or cure cancer.

Include many plant foods in your diet to get the most benefit of cancer fighting foods!

Aim for 4 to 5 cups of fruits + vegetables EVERY DAY!

Super Diet!

A cancer fighting diet will include many foods that include cancer protective nutrients like: Vitamins Minerals Phytochemicals Fiber

Phytochemicals are plant compounds (there are more than 900 of them!) that promote healthy tissue in the body and support the immune system!

Phytochemicals

Types of phytochemicals:(You probably recognize some of them!)

Beta Carotenes Leutein Lycopene Isoflavones Beta Carotenes Quercetin Ellagic Acid Saponins Phytic Acid

Foods that have the mostPhytochemicals include:

Beans (black beans, kidney beans, black –eyed peas, etc.)

Berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries)

Cruciferous Veggies (broccoli, cabbage,kale, collards, brussel sprouts, etc.)

Dark Green Leafy Veggies Tomatoes Whole Grains Green Tea Soy

The Plate Method

Fruits and/or Vegetables

Whole Grain

Protein

3 Tips for a Cancer Fighting Diet

1. Every meal should have at least one cup of fruit, vegetable or both.

2. Cover ½ of your plate with fruits and/or vegetables, ¼ of your plate with whole grains and ¼ with protein.

3. Have fruit for dessert!