Maintaining a plant-based diet, rich in fruits, vegetables,
whole grains and beans and being physically active are the best
ways to reduce cancer risks (UPI) -- The University of Texas MD
Anderson Cancer Center says its holiday grocery list helps
people avoid weight gain by buying cancer-fighting foods. Mary
Ellen Herndon, a wellness dietitian at MD Anderson, recommended
people use the grocery list to find healthier food options when
shopping for holiday meals. "People tend to gain weight in
colder months because they're indoors more, less active and
overeat high calorie, holiday foods," Herndon said in a
statement. "Unhealthy weight gain, in the long-run, may make it
harder for the body to fight off diseases like cancer." Herndon
suggested men aim for meals with no more than 500 calories and
women aim for no more than 400 calories each. "Plant foods are
packed with cancer-fighting nutrients. So make sure you fill
two-thirds of your plate with vegetables, fruits, whole grains
or beans," Herndon said. "On the