Foods to protect your man – list the foods that your partner should eat to help protect against illness and cancers
An anti-cancer diet is an important strategy your man can use to reduce the risk of cancer.
We all should be eating five servings of fruits and vegetables daily and eat the right amount of food to stay at a healthy weight. Certain foods may be particularly useful in protecting your man from cancer. Show him how to make room in his diet for the following foods to fight cancer. 
Tomatoes – Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a substance that may protect against some cancers. Some research suggests that men who eat tomatoes regularly are less likely to get prostate cancer! Tomatoes have many other plant nutrients, too, that support good health.
Berries – All berries are packed with cancer-fighting phytonutrients. They contain very high concentrations of phytochemicals called anthocyanins, which slow down the growth of premalignant cells and keep new blood vessels from forming (and potentially feeding a cancerous tumor)
Garlic – Several large studies have found that those who eat more garlic are less likely to develop various kinds of cancer, especially in digestive organs such as the esophagus, stomach, and colon. Ingredients in the pungent bulbs may keep cancer-causing substances in your body from working, or they may keep cancer cells from multiplying.
Omega 3 – Fatty fish like salmon, herring, and sardines, are an excellent source of healthy fat. They have a special type known as omega-3 fatty acids. These protect against heart disease. Two servings of fatty fish a week can lower your chances of dying from heart disease.
Broccoli – Just a few additional portions of broccoli each week could protect men from prostate cancer. Researchers believe a substance called isothiocyanate in the broccoli sparks hundreds of genetic changes, activating some genes that fight cancer and switching off others that fuel tumors.
Wholegrains – wholegrains contain many components that might lower your risk of cancer, including fibre and antioxidants. Eating more whole grains might lower the risk of colorectal cancer, making them a top item in the category of foods to fight cancer. Oatmeal, barley, brown rice, and whole-wheat bread and pasta are all examples of whole grains.
Tumeric – This orange-colored spice, a staple in Indian curries, contains an ingredient called curcumin (not the same as cumin) that might be useful in reducing cancer risk. Curcumin can inhibit some kinds of cancer cells and slow the spread of cancer or shrink tumors.
Leafy green vegetables – Leafy green vegetables like spinach and lettuce are good sources of the antioxidants beta-carotene and lutein. You’ll also find these nutrients in vegetables that are more traditionally eaten cooked, like collard greens, mustard greens, and kale. Studies have found that chemicals in these foods may limit the growth of some kinds of cancer cells.
Red grapes – The skin of red grapes is a particularly rich source of an antioxidant called resveratrol. Grape juice and red wine also contain this antioxidant. Resveratrol may be useful in keeping cancer from beginning or spreading. It limits the growth of many kinds of cancer cells; in men, moderate amounts of red wine have been linked to a lower risk of prostate cancer.
Beans – Certain fruits and vegetables and other plant foods get plenty of recognition for being good sources of antioxidants, but beans often are unfairly left out of the picture. Some beans, particularly pinto and red kidney beans, are outstanding sources of antioxidants and should be included in your anti-cancer diet. Beans also contain fibre, and eating a high-fibre diet may also help reduce your risk of cancer.
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