Portneuf Cancer Center

Nutrition & Prevention

Ten Recommendations for Cancer Prevention

  1. Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.
  2. Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.
  3. Avoid sugary drinks. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods (particularly processed foods high in added sugar, low in fiber, or high in fat.
  4. Eat more variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes (such as beans).
  5. Limit consumption of red meats (beef, pork, and lamb) and avoid processed meats.
  6. If consumed at all, limit alcoholic beverages to two for men and one for women, per day.
  7. Limit consumption of salty foods and foods high in sodium.
  8. Don't use supplements to protect against cancer.
  9. It is best for mothers to breastfeed exclusively for up to six months before introducing other liquids and foods to baby's diet.
  10. It is especially important for cancer survivors to follow these recommendations.

And Remember. . . Never Use Tobacco Products!

Safe Food-Handling Guidelines

Cancer or its treatment can weaken your immune system and leave you at risk for infection. If signs of infection are ignored, you can become very ill. The best way to protect yourself against infection is by decreasing your exposure to bacteria, harmful organisms, and foodborne illnesses. Here are some recomendations when handling food:

  • Wash hands vigorously with warm soapy water before and after preparing food and before eating.
  • Use separate cutting surfaces for meats and vegetables. Sanitize cutting boards after each use. Wash the board with warm soapy water and rinse well. Wash the board again with a solution of 1 tablespoon bleach in 4 cups warm water. Let the solution stay on the board for at least 2 minutes and then rinse with hot, clean water.
  • Keep hot foods hot (above 140°F) and cold foods cold (below 40°F).
  • Thaw foods in the refrigerator or microwave. Never thaw foods at room temperature. Cook foods immediately after thawing.
  • Refrigerate all leftovers within 2 hours of cooking and eat them within 24 hours.
  • Eat only well-cooked foods. Avoid raw and undercooked foods.
  • Substitute frozen pasteurized eggs or powdered egg whites for raw eggs in recipes such as eggnog, caesar salad dressing, and meringues.
  • Bottled water and commercially bottled soft drinks and juices are safe to drink.

Safe Food-Handling GuidelinesDownload more food-handling guidelines from the American Dietetic Association.

Cancer Center

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Safe Food-Handling GuidelinesDownload more food-handling guidelines from the American Dietetic Association