There are many ways to help ward off cancer, keep your heart healthy, and keep your weight down:

Avocado (1/2 cup)

• Contains folate and 45 micrograms (10% of RDA), which has protective effect against cancer.
• Fights Against: Breast, Colon, and Cervical Cancer
• Don’t like avocado? Other sources: asparagus, fortified cereals, and spinach.

Brococoli (1 cup)

• Contains sulforaphane, a cancer-fighting compound.
• Fights Against: Breast, Bladder, and Lung Cancer
• Don’t like broccoli? Other sources: brussel sprouts, cauliflower, watercress.

Butternut Squah (1/2 cup)

• Contains beta carotene and almost 3 times the RDA, which fights against cancer.
• Fights Against: cervix, esophagus, larynx, lungs, mouth, and ovaries.
• Don’t like butternut squash? other sources: apricots, carrots, and pumpkin.

Chickpeas

• Contains phytoestrogens, a plant derived compund that may short-circuit estrogen’s role in promoting cancer.
• Fights Against: Breast, Endometrial, and Lung Cancer.
• Don’t like chickpeas? Other sources: carrots, edamame, spinach, and tofu.

Kiwis (2 Medium Size)

• Contains 137 mg of the antioxidant vitamin C, which can protect your DNA from cancer-causing mutations.
• Fights Against: Cancer-causing Mutations
• Don’t like Kiwi? Other sources: grapefruit, papaya, and peppers.

Whole Grain Bread (2 Slices)

• Contains 4 grams of fiber, which may help stablize estrogen levels.
• Fights Against: Breast Cancer
• Don’t like Whole Grain Bread? Other sources: almonds, lentils, and pears.

Incoporating these items into your meal will get you on your way to reducing your risk of cancer. Also adding a well balanced diet and exercise will also help to reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease.