3. Tea
This comforting and highly customizable beverage is loaded with antioxidants, which are your best line of defense against free radical damage. When free radicals are allowed to damage cells, it leaves them weakened and vulnerable to cancer. One particular antioxidant in tea, called kaempferol, has been shown in studies to reduce the risk, especially in reproductive cancers.
The Harvard School of Public Health recommends consuming between 10-12 milligrams of kaempferol each day. It takes about four cups to get there. Don’t worry if you don’t want to drink that much tea. Other food sources include fruits like apples, peaches, blackberries, raspberries, grapes, and “technically a fruit” tomatoes. Veggies high in kaempferol are broccoli, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, onions, squash, green beans, cucumbers, lettuce, and spinach.