1. Cancer Fighting Foods Eat Healthy to Stay Well

2. 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!

3. 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!

4. 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 most Phytochemicals 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

5. The Plate Method Fruits and/or Vegetables Whole Grain Protein

6. 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!