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Eat Right Articles on Cancer.org
The Power of Fruits and Vegetables
Learn how to fit at least five servings of cancer-fighting fruits and vegetables into your day—including quick, tasty snacks.
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Choices for Good Health: Guidelines for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention [PDF]
There’s no doubt about it: Eating a diet made up of mostly vegetables, fruits, and whole grains is good for your health and can help reduce cancer risk.
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News from the ACS News Center
Racial Gap Widens as Colorectal Cancer Death Rate Drops
A new ACS report offers both good and bad news about colorectal cancer in the United States.

Breast Cancer Experts Gather in San Antonio
The 31st Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium is underway. Get the latest information from the conference from our content partners at CURE magazine.

Cancer Organizations Team Up For Global Cancer Fight
The American Cancer Society has joined forces with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to fight the growing international cancer burden.

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Shopping and Cooking Smart
Eating better doesn't mean you have to give up all your favorite foods. Check out these tips for eating your way to good health.

Shopping Smart

 This 5-minute video gives you simple and practical tips to make your next trip to the grocery store a happy and healthy one.
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Shopping List: Basic Ingredients for a Healthy Kitchen

 Stock your pantry with healthful ingredients like flavored vinegars, vitamin-packed frozen vegetables, fat-free broth to sauté onions without butter, and much more.
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Innovations in Home Cooking

 Lighten your cooking with dozens of bright ideas from our nutrition expert.
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Quick Entrees

 Try these quick entrees put together from our shopping list for when you're hungry and in a hurry.
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Fruits and Vegetables: Do You Get Enough?

 Eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day is easier than it may seem. Serving sizes are small, and many fruits and vegetables make great snacks.
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Cut Calories and Fat, Not Flavor

 Simple changes in ingredients and methods can cut hundreds of calories without sacrificing good taste.
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