Diet and cancer
Eating a healthy and balanced diet can reduce the risk of cancer.
This is partly because of the diet itself, but mostly because it can help you keep a healthy weight or lose weight.
Does eating a healthy diet reduce my risk of cancer?
What we usually eat and drink can affect our health. Some foods are directly linked to cancer, but our overall diet is more important than any one food
What is a healthy diet?
A healthy diet isn’t all about following rules. Simple swaps and thinking about your portions can help you to have a healthy, balanced diet.
Wholegrains, fibre and cancer risk
Eating foods high in fibre, such as wholegrains, can help reduce your risk of bowel cancer. We've got some tips and simple swaps to help you eat more fibre everyday.
Does processed and red meat cause cancer?
Eating lots of processed and red meat can cause bowel cancer. But however much you eat, cutting down will reduce your risk.
Food myths and cancer
Find out the truth about some common food questions and myths, including so-called ‘superfoods’, sweeteners and soy.
