8. Fatty Fish
There is some research to suggest that including a few servings of fatty fish, such as albacore tuna, salmon, Atlantic herring, mussels, anchovies, and sardines every week can reduce your risk for developing certain cancers. This is likely because of their high vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acid content, both of which are believed to reduce the risk of disease, including cancer [19
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Honorable Mentions
This is by no means a definitive list of the best foods to prevent cancer, and there are many other anti cancer foods that also contain important nutrients that reduce your risk of disease. Other cancer-fighting foods include berries and citrus fruits, lentils, legumes and eggs, whole grains like brown rice and oatmeal, olive oil, and green or white tea [2].
As previously mentioned, what you don’t eat can be just as important in terms of cancer prevention, and limiting your intake of processed meats, fried foods, refined carbohydrates, and sugar can also reduce your risk for disease. Additionally, other lifestyle factors, such as smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, a lack of physical activity, and chronic stress can also increase your risk for cancer [2].
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