Healthy Bites

Research shows that alcohol increases your chances of getting oral, breast and liver cancers. The best way to keep your cancer risk in check is to limit the amount of alcohol you drink each day. Women should have no more than one alcoholic drink per day. Men should have no more than two drinks per day. It’s actually better if you can avoid alcohol altogether.

Research shows that alcohol increases your chances of getting oral, breast and liver cancers. The best way to keep your cancer risk in check is to limit the amount of alcohol you drink each day. Women should have no more than one alcoholic drink per day. Men should have no more than two drinks per day. It’s actually better if you can avoid alcohol altogether.

Eating too much salt can increase your chances for stomach cancer and high blood pressure. Look for foods that are low in sodium (less than 300 milligrams per serving). Try to avoid food with more than 600 milligrams of sodium per serving. Beware of hidden salt in canned, frozen and pre-packaged foods. Flavor your food with herbs and spices rather than salt.

Eating too much salt can increase your chances for stomach cancer and high blood pressure. Look for foods that are low in sodium (less than 300 milligrams per serving). Try to avoid food with more than 600 milligrams of sodium per serving. Beware of hidden salt in canned, frozen and pre-packaged foods. Flavor your food with herbs and spices rather than salt.

Adding plant-based protein to your diet is easier than you might think. Some examples of plant-based protein are beans, tofu, hummus and edamame. Eating plant-based proteins can help prevent muscle loss. It also can help you maintain a healthy weight to lower your risk for cancer.

Adding plant-based protein to your diet is easier than you might think. Some examples of plant-based protein are beans, tofu, hummus and edamame. Eating plant-based proteins can help prevent muscle loss. It also can help you maintain a healthy weight to lower your risk for cancer.

Eating fruits and vegetables is one of the best things you can do to lower your risk of cancer and other diseases. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help your body stay healthy. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables also can help you maintain a healthy weight since they have fewer calories, and more fiber and water than many other foods.

Eating fruits and vegetables is one of the best things you can do to lower your risk of cancer and other diseases. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help your body stay healthy. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables also can help you maintain a healthy weight since they have fewer calories, and more fiber and water than many other foods.

In partnership with Sight into Sound, MD Anderson shares this summer's health challenges.

Restaurant foods are often full of extra fat, salt and calories. When you dine out, eat small portions by splitting your meal in half. This helps trim some of the extra calories, and you’ll have a second meal for later. Also, try to choose healthy items from the menu by looking for words like grilled, broiled, steamed, baked and roasted.

Restaurant foods are often full of extra fat, salt and calories. When you dine out, eat small portions by splitting your meal in half. This helps trim some of the extra calories, and you’ll have a second meal for later. Also, try to choose healthy items from the menu by looking for words like grilled, broiled, steamed, baked and roasted.

Research shows that eating processed meat can raise your risk for colorectal cancer. Processed meat is smoked, cured, salted or has added chemical preservatives. Bacon, hot dogs, pepperoni and roast beef are all processed meats. Instead, choose chicken, fish or tofu as a healthier option.

Research shows that eating processed meat can raise your risk for colorectal cancer. Processed meat is smoked, cured, salted or has added chemical preservatives. Bacon, hot dogs, pepperoni and roast beef are all processed meats. Instead, choose chicken, fish or tofu as a healthier option.

Make water your beverage of choice. It has no calories and helps you stay full longer so you eat less and maintain a healthy weight. Try to drink one less soda or sugary drink, and one more glass of water each day. Eventually, your goal should be to drink at least 64 ounces of water each day or about 8 to 10 glasses.

Make water your beverage of choice. It has no calories and helps you stay full longer so you eat less and maintain a healthy weight. Try to drink one less soda or sugary drink, and one more glass of water each day. Eventually, your goal should be to drink at least 64 ounces of water each day or about 8 to 10 glasses.

In partnership with Sight into Sound, MD Anderson presents the Healthy Bites Challenge: Eat Less Red Meat

Research shows that eating a lot of red meat can raise a person’s risk of colorectal cancer. So, you should eat no more than 18 ounces of red meat per week. Pork, lamb, deer, buffalo, and beef, including hamburgers, are all red meat.

Research shows that eating a lot of red meat can raise a person’s risk of colorectal cancer. So, you should eat no more than 18 ounces of red meat per week. Pork, lamb, deer, buffalo, and beef, including hamburgers, are all red meat.

Following the MyPlate recommendations is a great way to make sure you’re eating a balanced diet and getting all of the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy.

Following the MyPlate recommendations is a great way to make sure you’re eating a balanced diet and getting all of the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy.

Eating whole grains may help curb your risk of colorectal cancer and other diseases. Whole grains have lots of fiber. Foods rich in whole grains include brown rice, wild rice, oatmeal, quinoa, tabouleh and popcorn.

Eating whole grains may help curb your risk of colorectal cancer and other diseases. Whole grains have lots of fiber. Foods rich in whole grains include brown rice, wild rice, oatmeal, quinoa, tabouleh and popcorn.

Eating healthy foods every few hours is essential to make sure you get the nutrients your body needs to work properly. If your next meal is more than six hours away, eat a healthy snack.

Eating healthy foods every few hours is essential to make sure you get the nutrients your body needs to work properly. If your next meal is more than six hours away, eat a healthy snack.

A healthy breakfast helps your body get the nutrients it needs to work and fight off diseases like cancer. Find out what foods to include in your breakfast.

A healthy breakfast helps your body get the nutrients it needs to work and fight off diseases like cancer. Find out what foods to include in your breakfast.

In partnership with Sight into Sound, MD Anderson presents the Healthy Bites Challenge: Make MyPlate Your Plate.