12 everyday foods that can help to cut your risk of developing cancer

Cutting down on foods high in sugar, salt and calories and loading up instead on beneficial plant-based foods has been shown to significantly reduce your chances of getting the disease and even to improve your chances of survival from it.
One recent study showed that a Mediterranean-style diet — rich in vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, fish, olive oil and whole grains but low in red and processed meat — cuts the risk of breast cancer returning.