Making Healthy Food Choices

Nutrition and Cancer

You can reduce your risk of cancer by making healthy food choices.

It’s easier than you think. Here are some suggestions to get you started:

• Eat a low-fat diet with a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes.
• Avoid sugary drinks and processed foods.
• Limit red meats (beef, pork and lamb).
• Limit salty foods, including snack foods, salted meats, canned foods and  lunch meats.
• Limit alcohol consumption.

Questions about Nutrition and Cancer

What to Eat

• Should I eat organic food? (PDF)
• Should I worry about pesticides in my food? (PDF)
• What are some options for a high-calorie liquid diet? (PDF)
• Should I become a vegetarian? (PDF)
• How do I make my food taste better? (PDF)

Supplements

• Which multivitamin supplements do I need? (PDF)
• Why is potassium important? (PDF)
• Why is phosphorus important? (PDF)
• What is Stevia? (PDF)

Side Effects

• What is Dumping Syndrome? (PDF)
• What is peripheral neuropathy? (PDF)
• What should I eat after an esophagectomy (removal of all or part of the esophagus)? (PDF)
• Can nutrition help my low white blood cell count? (PDF)