6 Recommendations for Reducing Cancer Risks | CFYL @ Fred Hutch

Cancer Prevention

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. behind heart disease. Incorporating more plant foods into your daily routine can go a long way towards preventing some cancers and other chronic diseases. Below are our guidelines for reducing your cancer risk and risk of recurrence, while enjoying chef-created, dietitian-approved meals.

6 Recommendations for Reducing Cancer Risk

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#1. Eat a High Fiber Diet

From creating a feeling of fullness to supporting a healthy digestive system – fiber is the nutrient to focus on.

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#2. Cook More at Home

The easiest path towards a cancer protective diet is to eat more whole foods and the easiest way to achieve a whole foods-based diet is to cook at home.

#3. Maintain a Healthy Weight

Excess weight plays a role in cancer risk and in cancer survivorship. Get our top tips for maintaining a healthy weight throughout your life.

#4. Keep Moving

Taking a 15-minute brisk walk each day can go a long way towards reducing your cancer risk.

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#5. Limit Alcohol Consumption

Studies show that alcohol has a strong connection to an increased risk of chronic disease and some cancers.

#6. Don’t Rely on Supplements

There is no evidence to show that supplements can prevent cancer. Learn how to get your nutrients from food instead.

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Leaning Into Plant Foods

Recent studies show that piling your plate with mostly plants is one crucial way to support a healthy immune system and prevent some cancers. Learn what foods to eat more of to support a cancer-preventative diet.

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We’re Bringing Fiber Back

Swap out low-quality processed foods for home-cooked, healthy dishes like this fiber-rich, sweet-and-saucy sandwich.

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“But I don’t have

the time to

EXERCISE!”

Research shows that as little as 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day — such as taking a brisk walk, dancing in your living room, or chasing around your kids or dogs — helps lower the hormone levels that are associated with cancer development and progression.

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Ann’s Black Bean Burgers

High in protein and fiber, low in fat, but still plenty hearty, satisfying, and delicious — watch as Ann turns low-sodium canned black beans into just about the best Tex-Mex vegetarian burgers you’ll ever have.

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Brassica Vegetables

Brassicas, or cruciferous vegetables, may sound like a word from the prehistoric era, but it’s actually just the large family of vegetables that includes arugula, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, radishes, and swiss chard. Cruciferous…


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Cannellini Beans

Mild-flavored and creamy, cannellini beans are also known as white Italian kidney beans. Cannellini beans are an excellent source of fiber, protein, complex carbohydrates, plus research has found that including beans and legumes as…


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Does Red Meat Fit Into a Cancer-Protective Diet?

Research shows that consuming large amounts of red meat may play a role in the growth of certain cancer cells. Limiting how much you eat weekly may also help prevent other chronic diseases.

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Registered Dietitian Approved

Our recipes, articles, and videos are reviewed by our oncology-trained dietitians to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and follows the guidelines set by the Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice, 2nd Ed., published by the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, a professional interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the American Institute for Cancer Research and the American Cancer Society

Registered Dietitian Approved

Our recipes, articles, and videos are reviewed by our oncology-trained dietitians to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and follows the guidelines set by the Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice, 2nd Ed., published by the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, a professional interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the American Institute for Cancer Research and the American Cancer Society