Cancer is a lifestyle disease that kills millions worldwide each year.

However, there are various changes that you can incorporate into your life that can help you reduce the risk of contracting it.

Some are straight-forward like little to no consumption of alcohol, no smoking, no greasy foods, no soda etc.

However, there are things to eat that can help you.

Here are ten foods to eat to be on the forefront of avoiding cancer.

1. Leafy green vegetables

They are present in every diet since they are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and enzymes. They are low in fats, calories and toxins.

They also contain antibacterial and antiviral properties, inactivate carcinogens, and according to Dr Axe they help prevent tumor formation and spread of cancer to different organs.

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Cruciferous vegetables are the family of cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and kale etc.

They are rich in vitamin C, and have nutrients directly linked to cancer prevention.

Onions, carrots, cucumbers, asparagus, peppers and beets are also rich in cancer-preventive nutrients.

3. Berries

These sweet or tangy fruits are rich in anti-oxidants, vitamin C, A and gallic acid.

They help boost immunity. Berries also have anti-aging properties, energy boosters and can lower cellular damage.

4. Orange foods

Foods such as sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkins contain various rich nutrients. They have carotenoids such as beta-carotene which help with liver health, detox, help prevent eye and skin cancer.

5. Fresh spices

Turmeric has been shown to reduce risk of colon and breast cancer, and decreasing tumor size. Along with black pepper they prevent inflammation.

Other herbs such as ginger, raw garlic, thyme, cayenne pepper, oregani, basil and parsley are immune boosters.

6. Organic meats and fish

Flesh such as beef and chicken liver are some of the best cancer fighting foods as they are dense in nutrients. They are high in Vitamin B12.

They help cleanse the liver and are rich in anti-oxidants.

Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help in cancer prevention and prevent loss of muscle mass.

7. Dairy

Cultured dairy products such as kefir, yogurt and cheese help promote a natural bacterial balance that boosts immunty.

Raw milk can help stop tumor growth and help cells renew.

8. Nuts and seeds

Chia seeds and flax seeds are highly nutritious. Hemp seeds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds and sesame seeds offer a wide range of fibre and omega-3 fatty acids.

9. Unrefined oils

Flax oil, extra virgin olive oil, cod oil and coconut oil replenish cell membranes, they improve immunity and reduce risk of breast or colorectal cancer.