14 Anti-Cancer Foods

By Sally Kuzemchak, M.S. R.D., Family Circle

“What you eat and how much you consume makes a difference when it comes to cancer,” says Colleen Doyle, R.D., director of nutrition and physical activity for the American Cancer Society. The first step: Limit your intake of sweets and unhealthy fats. Focus on the term “occasional treat,” with the stress on occasional. Step two: Incorporate the following foods into your everyday meals and snacks; pick at least two a day for a week’s worth of protection. They’re nutritional powerhouses and have all shown promise in the fight against cancer.

Soy

Serving = 1 cup soy milk, 4 ounces tofu, or 1/2 cup shelled edamame

Soy may lower the risk for breast and prostate cancers. You’ll get more benefit from whole soy (edamame, tofu and soy milk) than from foods with processed soy protein (energy bars), says Alice Bender, R.D., a dietician with the American Institute for Cancer Research. One caution: Some women with breast cancer should avoid soy – talk with your doctor.

Berries

Serving = 1 cup

Berries contain antioxidants that reduce and repair the kind of damage to cells that can lead to cancer. When they’re not in season, choose frozen berries since they’re typically just as healthy as fresh.

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Valentina R.

6:45PM PST on Mar 2, 2013

Thanks for sharing this list, took note. I wish you'd put it in one page instead of five.

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Thank you for posting

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10:38AM PDT on May 23, 2012

I agree and use all of them, at least, four times a week!
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Rosie L.

11:55AM PST on Feb 6, 2012

thanks for sharing!

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Sheila S.

8:07AM PST on Jan 23, 2012

Very helpful article. My doc recently raised my Vitamin D intake from 800 to 2,000. It has made a huge difference in overall well-being. Now I see all the other good things it is doing inside!