5 Foods To Reduce Cancer Risk

2. Carrots 

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Carrots have long been associated with eye health benefits, but they may also protect against cancer. Carrots are high in nutrients, such as vitamins K and A, and have been associated with a lower incidence of breast, bladder, and aerodigestive cancers, among other cancers. Regular eating of carrots has been shown to reduce the risk of pancreatic and lung cancer in a dose-dependent manner. Carrots contain polyacetylene chemicals called falcarinol and falcarinol, which have anti-cancer capabilities by reducing inflammation and preventing the formation of cancer cells.