41 foods that can reduce your cancer risk

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41 foods that can reduce your cancer risk

Take this list to your next grocery visit, and stock up on these cancer-fighting ingredients. And remember to make fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains the biggest part of every meal.

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Want to add prevention to your kitchen? Take this list to your next grocery visit, and stock up on these cancer-fighting ingredients. And remember to make fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains the biggest part of every meal.

Produce

Sweet potatoes
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussels sprouts
Bok choy
Spinach (preferably organic)
Kale or collard greens (preferably organic)
Peas (fresh or frozen)
Romaine lettuce
Edamame
Tomatoes (no salt added if canned)
Garlic
Pears
Oranges
Red or purple grapes (preferably organic, if imported)
Fresh or frozen berries (preferably organic)

Protein

Lean chicken or turkey
Lean fish such as salmon, halibut, redfish or red snapper
Tofu
Black, red or pinto beans (low sodium)
Garbanzo beans/chickpeas (low sodium)

Dairy

Skim milk
Low-fat cheese
Eggs or egg substitutes

Grains

Wild rice or brown rice (regular or instant)
Whole grain pasta
Lentils

Bread

Whole grain bread, tortillas or buns

Cereal

Bran flakes
Oatmeal

Snacks

Popcorn
Whole grain tortilla chips or crackers
Hummus
Almonds (plain, unsalted)

Condiments

Olive oil
Canola oil
Low-fat or fat-free salad dressing

Spices

Turmeric

Beverages

Purple grape juice (100% juice, no added sugar)
Green or white tea (tea bags or loose)
Water