Diet and cancer
Eating a healthy and balanced diet can reduce the risk of cancer.
This is partly because of the diet itself, but mainly because it can help you keep a healthy weight or lose weight.
Does eating a healthy diet reduce the risk of cancer?
What we eat and drink can affect our health, including our risk of cancer. Your overall diet (what you eat day-to-day) is more important than any one food.
How can I eat a healthy diet?
A healthy diet is about getting a good balance of foods and nutrients. Planning simple healthy meals and thinking about your portions can help you to have a healthy, balanced diet.
Does processed and red meat cause cancer?
Eating processed meat increases the risk of bowel cancer. Making small changes to cut down on processed and red meat can lower your risk.
Wholegrains, fibre and cancer risk
Eating a diet high in fibre, with plenty of wholegrains, can help reduce your risk of bowel cancer. We've got some tips to help you eat more fibre every day.
Milk, dairy and cancer risk
Eating and drinking milk and other dairy products can reduce the risk of bowel cancer. There is no strong evidence that dairy increases cancer risk.
Food myths and cancer
On this page we debunk common myths about foods causing cancer or preventing cancer.
