Food and nutrition

A study published in 1981 by Doll and Peto estimated that 35% of cancer death may be preventable by alterations in diet. Diet may influence risk of cancer in many different ways.

There is good evidence that a diet rich in vegetables, fruits and other plant-based foods may decrease the risk of certain cancers.

A healthy diet with balanced calorie is strongly advised for anyone with or without cancer.
Eat a healty balanced meal (Healthy Plate)

Sample Balanced Menu

2000 calorie
45-65 gram of fat (20-30% of total calories intake) and approximately 1.5 to 2 grams of Omega 3 fatty acids
7 servings of fruits and vegetables

Components of a sample balanced menu:

Meal	Food	Calories	Fat (gm)	Protein (gm)
Breakfast	Oatmeal:
	1.5 cup cooked plain oatmeal	240	8	8
	2 halves walnuts add to oatmeal	45	5	3
	1 Tablespoon grounded flaxseed add to oatmeal	40	4	2
	2 Table spoon dried fruits	60	0	0
	1 cup fat free milk (or alternative)	80-120	0-3	8
	1 Boiled egg	80	5	7
	Total	545	25 gm	28 gm
Lunch	Sandwich:
	2 Slice whole wheat bread	160-240	4	6
	3 oz grilled wild salmon	210	10	20
	Romaine lettuce & half tomato	50	0	0
	1 Tablespoon light mayonnaise (option)	0-30	0-2	0
	1 Tablespoon mustard	5	0	0
	6 oz light yogurt	100	0-2	7
	2 Cups fresh fruit	120	0	0
	Total	700	18 gm	33 gm
Dinner	1 Cup cooked brown rice	240	3	8
	8 oz tofu steak (2 servings of soy) or
	2oz grilled chicken	200-250	8	15
	2 cup steamed vegetable	100	0	0
	2 teaspoon olive oil	90	10	0
	1 cup Fresh Fruit	60	0	0
	Total	740	21	23 gm
	Daily Intake Total	2000	65 gm	84 gm