Preventing Cancer

Nataly Shemesh

Registered Dietitian

Health food and Cancer fighting foods nutrition concept with a green boxing glove emerging out of an open broccoli vegetable as a health care metaphor for a healthy lifestyle diet rich in natural fruit and vegetables to attack tumors and fight illness.

Facts about Diet and Cancer

Vegan diets are associated with lower cancer risk

Approximately 30% of cancer-related deaths are linked to diet. Plant-based diets are associated with an overall lower cancer rate than that of the general population. The risk reduction varies for different types of cancer sites.

The cancer-protective factors in a plant-based diet include:

Lower rate of obesity.

Cancer-protective foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes – packed with dietary fibers and phytochemicals (phytochemicals act as antioxidants, anti-proliferative agents, and anti-carcinogenic agents that interfere with several cellular processes involved in the progression of cancer).

Lemon Tahini Pasta with Smoked Tofu

Vegan Quotes

Check out these inspiring quotes exploring the vegan message: from ethics and animal rights, to protecting the environment, to plant-powered sporting achievements.

Vegan Activism to Make A Difference

Becoming vegan is a powerful decision, but for many it’s just the first step in making an even bigger difference for animals, our collective health, and the health of the planet. Through vegan activism, we can multiply our impact and inspire positive change.

So how can we effectively change the world through vegan activism? From bake sales, to mentoring, to direct action, there’s a method to suit everyone!