How food may help
Cancer has many causes and cannot be reduced to one food. The strongest practical food pattern is rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and legumes, with limited processed meat and alcohol. Fibre-rich eating is particularly relevant to bowel health, while avoiding excess weight gain also matters for several cancers.
- Eat a variety of vegetables, fruit, legumes and whole grains.
- Choose fibre-rich meals regularly.
- Limit processed meat and avoid relying on charred or heavily processed foods.
- Keep alcohol low or avoid it, and support a healthy weight with sustainable habits.
Personalise this advice
These recipes are for general risk reduction, not cancer treatment. During cancer treatment, appetite, swallowing, immunity and nutrient needs can change; follow the oncology team or dietitian’s advice.
Cancer risk reduction meal ideas
These plant-rich, high-fibre recipes align with general cancer-prevention guidance. They do not prevent or treat cancer on their own.
