A healthy, balanced diet is key, experts say, but these foods may have an extra punch.

 

Leafy greens: Deep green leafy vegetables are packed with lutein, vitamin A and folate, nutrients that may help prevent colon and ovarian cancer.

• Spinach
• Kale
• Collard greens
• Arugula
• Dandelion greens

Curry: Yellow curry contains cur-cumin, a pungent spice that may help prevent melanoma and other types of cancer cells from proliferating.

Cruciferous veggies: These contain phytochemicals that may cut the risk of stomach, breast and skin cancers.
 

• Broccoli
• Broccoli sprouts
• Cabbage
• Bok choy
• Cauliflower
• Watercress
• Swiss chard

Berries: These fruits contain antioxidants such as polyphenols, which counteract and repair cell damage.
 

• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Cranberries
• Red grapes

Tomatoes: Studies suggest that having a tomato-rich diet may help lower the risk of developing both lung and stomach cancer.