There’s growing evidence which suggests that making lifestyle changes like following a healthy diet can help decrease the risk of developing different types of cancers. Many studies have found that a vegetarian or vegan diet can lower the risk of cancer by 8 to 15%. A vegetarian diet would be likely to include foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Most vegetables contain antioxidants and phytochemicals which help fight cancer. Green vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower have sulforaphane which can also reduce the size of tumours. Vegetables like carrots and tomatoes could reduce the risk of developing lung and prostate cancer.

Another healthy dietary habit you should adopt is timely meals. Studies have shown that eating the last meal of your day too late, can increase the risk of cancer. People who eat their meals two hours before going to bed have a 20% lower risk of developing cancer. In fact, people with diurnal eating patterns (eating daily meals before sundown) are associated with lower cancer risk while irregular meal times can lead to higher cancer risk.

You can consult a dietician or health expert to help you develop a diet plan against cancer. Find more information on living a healthy lifestyle on the Nutrition and Fitness sections of the Activ Living Blog.

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