Foods that fight cancer include fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish and fermented foods. Found abundantly in the Mediterranean diet, these foods contain several protective compounds that work together to lower cancer risk.

Some help regulate hormones, such as estrogen. Others slow cancer cell growth or block inflammation. Many lower the risk of damage to healthy cells caused by antioxidants, but most people remain unaware of these benefits.

This lack of awareness has resulted in a very SAD diet for most Americans. The standard American diet (SAD), a term used to describe the nutrient content of the food Americans typically eat, has long been believed to contribute to the