After reading how some foods could reduce the chances of getting cancer I decided to do a little research on the subject,

A good healthy diet of fruit and vegetables is the best way of reducing the chances of getting cancer where as a poor diet can quite easily cause cancer as well as plenty of other illnesses, Evidence suggest that some components of food such as phytochemicals, antioxidants and omega-3 can reduce the risk of cancer, Phytochemicals are found only in plants and cannot be found in supplements  they protect the plants against bacteria, viruses and fungi, Eating large and varied amounts of brightly coloured fruit and veg (which contain phytochemicals) you can decrease the chances of getting some cancers as well as decreasing the risk of heart disease, Listed below are the different phytocemicals with a brief description and where they can be found.

Phytochemicals (Phytonutrients)

ALLICIN: Blocks or eliminates certain toxins from bacteria and viruses- found in onions and garlic.

ANTHOCYANINS: Help to slow the aging process, protects against heart disease, tumors and blood clots, and can help fight allergies- found in red and blue fruits.

BIFLAVONOIDS: found in citrus fruits.

CAROTENOIDS: found in spinach, parsley, tomatoes, oranges and pink grapefruit.

FLAVONOIDS: found in fruits, vegetables, wine, green tea and beans.

INDOLES: the sulfur and active agents destroy cancer-causing chemicals, found in broccoli, cabbage,kale, Brussels sprouts and turnips.

ISOFLAVONES: found in soybean products.

LIGNINS: found in whole grain products.

LUTEIN: prevents muscular degeneration and cataracts as well as reducing the risk of heart disease and breast cancer, found in leafy green vegetables.

LYCOPENE: reduces the risk cancers and heart attacks, found in tomatoes.

PHENOLICS: believed to be very powerful for a variety of health benefits including slowing the aging process, lowering the risk of heart diseases, tumors, blood clots, fighting inflammation and allergies.

To reduce the chances of getting cancer it is recommended that you eat a variety of healthy foods that include these phytochemicals and antioxidants as well as omega-3 fatty acids which reduce tumor development in breast and prostate cancer, omega-3 fatty acids can be found in seafood,

Foods that are rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants are: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, turnips, carrots, onions, tomatoes, celery, spinach, kale, lentils, garlic, olives, soy nuts, soybeans, apples, berries, apricots, pears, seeds, green tea and red wine.