The best foods to fight cancer—and foods to stay away from

Medical professionals are increasingly looking to see how diet can treat cancer or prevent it. This has the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment, moving beyond drugs to harness natural healing processes. It’s a vital step toward addressing chronic inflammation and preventing diseases before they start.”

A diet filled with ultra-processed foods is a key factor not just in cancer risk, but growth of cancer cells after diagnosis. Here are some examples of foods you should include in your diet, and ones to steer clear of.

Healthy foods to include, as part of an unprocessed diet:

• Salmon
• Cod
• Spinach
• Brussels sprouts
• Seaweed
• Legumes, like lentils and chickpeas
• Unprocessed soy, like tofu and edamame

Ultra-processed foods to stay away from: 

• Ice cream
• Sausages
• Chips
• Deli meats
• Mass-produced bread
• Breakfast cereals
• Alcoholic drinks

This story was originally featured on Fortune.com