Foods highlighted in the article include broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, turmeric, mushrooms, garlic and onions, seaweed such as wakame, and foods rich in lycopene like tomatoes and watermelon.
Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, and kale provide beta-carotene, while fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and herring supply omega-3 fats and vitamin D. Berries, legumes, whole grains, olive oil, and tea can also be nutritious additions.
The biggest benefit comes from an overall healthy lifestyle rather than any single “superfood.” Eating more fruits and vegetables, limiting processed meat, fried foods and excess alcohol, staying active, and avoiding smoking can all contribute to reducing cancer risk.