[HIGHLIGHTS] Which vegetables reduce the risk of cancer by up to 20 percent

Which vegetables reduce the risk of cancer by up to 20 percent. Eat often whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables.

Limit your diet to high-calorie foods (high in fat or sugar) and avoid sugary drinks. Avoid processed meat, eat less red meat and foods high in salt, and reduce your alcohol consumption. The German Cancer Research Center recommends “five portions of carrots per week” A recent publication also sheds light on the effect of vegetables on therisk of cancer.