Healthy Eating with Cancer-Fighting Foods

Healthy Eating with Cancer-Fighting Foods

Co-Hosted with Pink Lemonade Project 

March 16, 6:00pm-7:15pm

Zoom Audio/Video (Login Information in Registration Confirmation)

What’s the link between cancer and diet?

Some cancer risk factors, such as genetics and environment, are out of your control, but research suggest that about 70% of your lifetime risk of cancer is within your power to change, including your diet. Avoiding cigarettes, limiting alcohol, reaching a healthy weight, and getting regular exercise are all great steps for preventing cancer. Adopting a healthy diet can also play a vital role.

What you eat—and don’t eat—can have a powerful effect on your health, including your risk for cancer. While research tends to point to associations between specific foods and cancer, rather than solid cause-and-effect relationships, there are certain dietary habits that can have a major influence on your risk. For example, eating a traditional Mediterranean diet rich in fruit, vegetables, and healthy fats like olive oil can lower your risk for a variety of common cancers, including breast cancer. Conversely, a diet that includes a daily serving of processed meat increases your risk of colorectal cancer.

If you have a history of cancer in your family, making small changes to your diet and behaviors now can make a big difference to your long-term health. And if you’ve already been diagnosed with cancer, eating a nutritious diet can help support your mood and strengthen your body during this challenging time.

About the Presenter:

Maran Scott is a Registered Dietitian certified in oncology nutrition. She has been practicing as a dietitian for 9 years. She currently works at Legacy Salmon Creek in the radiation oncology and infusion services departments. Maren is passionate about teaching nutrition to others and helping others discover the healing effects of food in the body. 

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