What we eat, or don’t eat, plays in an important role in our health. Today, researchers are learning more about the way food might play a role in the development and/or prevention of cancer.

While each person is different, it is generally recommended that our diet include:
– Vegetables, dark green, orange, red, leafy, and starchy ones
– Fruits, especially whole fruit
– Grains, at least half of which are whole grains
– Dairy, like milk, yogurt, cheese, or other dairy alternatives
– Protein Foods, such as lean meats, poultry, and eggs, or beans, peas, and nuts
– Oils, including vegetable oils and others that occur naturally in foods like nuts and seafood.

It’s also recommended that we try to limit:

•  Added sugars, like those in processed sweets
• Saturated, or processed fats
• Added sodium, or salt
• Alcoholic beverages

Ultimately, each of our diets will look differently, based on what works best for us. As best as possible, try to find balance in eating a wide variety healthful foods and limiting processed ones.