Diet and Nutrition Facts - What Exactly is the Healthiest Diet?

Doctors and researchers agree that cancer-protective diets are built from plant-based foods: fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.

These foods are:

• Rich in complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
• Rich in cancer-fighting phytochemicals such as isoflavones and isothiocyanates, and antioxidants such as vitamin C, beta-carotene, selenium, and lycopene.
• High in fiber.
• Naturally low in fat (especially animal fats) and salt, and cholesterol-free.

Steps you can take to maximize the cancer-fighting power of your diet:

• Build your diet from a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.
• Include daily servings of brightly-colored fruits and vegetables and dark green, leafy vegetables.
• Avoid foods from animal sources.
• Select foods low in fat and salt.
• Choose whole or minimally-processed foods over highly-processed foods and supplements.
• Use care to prepare and store food safely.

Other important steps you can take to keep your body strong and healthy include:

• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Incorporate physical activity into your daily routine.
• Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages.
• Completely avoid using tobacco in any form.

The Web site does not provide medical or legal advice.
This site is for information purposes only.
Full Disclaimer | Privacy Policy