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41 cancer - fighting foods for your grocery list
Focused on Health - June 2012
Want to add prevention to your kitchen? Take this list to your next grocery visit, and stock up on these cancer-fighting ingredients. And remember to make fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains the biggest part of every meal.
Produce
- Sweet potatoes
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Brussels sprouts
- Bok choy
- Spinach (preferably organic)
- Kale or collard greens (preferably organic)
- Peas (fresh or frozen)
- Romaine lettuce
- Edamame
- Tomatoes (no salt added if canned)
- Garlic
- Pears
- Oranges
- Red or purple grapes (preferably organic, if imported)
- Fresh or frozen berries (preferably organic)
Protein
- Lean chicken or turkey
- Lean fish such as salmon, halibut, redfish or red snapper
- Tofu
- Black, red or pinto beans (low sodium)
- Garbanzo beans/chickpeas (low sodium)
Dairy
- Skim milk
- Low-fat cheese
- Eggs or egg substitutes
Grains
- Wild rice or brown rice (regular or instant)
- Whole grain pasta
- Lentils
Bread
- Whole grain bread, tortillas or buns
Cereal
- Bran flakes
- Oatmeal
Snacks
- Popcorn
- Whole grain tortilla chips or crackers
- Hummus
- Almonds (plain, unsalted)
Condiments
- Ketchup
- Olive oil
- Canola oil
- Low-fat or fat-free salad dressing
Spices
Beverages
- Purple grape juice (100% juice, no added sugar)
- Green or white tea (tea bags or loose)
Download a printable version of this grocery list.
Related Links:
Eco Eats: Know that Food (MD Anderson)
Fight Cancer With Food (MD Anderson)
Foods That Fight Cancer? (American Institute for Cancer Research)
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