Research
Macro partitioning
A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes, and low in processed and red meats, is recommended to reduce cancer risk.
Eat more plants (vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes) and fewer processed and red meats. This dietary pattern is a key strategy for reducing cancer risk.
StrongSupportsHIGH confidence
The Panel recommends that people choose vegetables, fruits, grains (wholegrains), pulses (legumes), nuts, and seeds as part of a healthy diet... The Panel recommends that people avoid processed meat and limit intake of red meat.
Why this rating
Based on systematic reviews and expert panel consensus.
Source
Food, nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention of cancer: a global perspective
Michael Marmot et al. · Choice Reviews Online · 2008
Meta-analysisCited 5,392×
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