In 2018, AICR (American Institute for Cancer Research) outlined 10 Recommendations. Six of them pertain to what we put into our mouths. One of these six guidelines is positive (what to do), the other five are negative (what not to do). The positive guideline is to consume a diet rich in whole grains, beans & legumes, fruits & vegetables, nuts & seeds!

AICR recommends a diet rich in whole grains, beans & legumes, fruits & vegetables, nuts & seeds. In 2020, they outlined a New American Plate to encourage a shift towards a plant-rich food plate.

Details of AICR's 10 Recommendations from 2018.

Dr Greger has a fascinating video that addresses questions like these: "What happens if we adopt 1 or 2 or 3 of the 10 guidelines by AICR? By how much do chances of breast cancer go down? Out of the 10 guidelines, which are the top-3 guidelines? What happens if we increase plant-food intake by x %? What happens if we decrease animal-based intake by y %?"

In 2020, American Cancer Society published their guidelines. What do they say? How do these guidelines relate to Whole Food Plant-Based guidelines?

ECAC recommendations? (a) Consume plenty of whole grains, pulses, vegetables and fruits, (b) Limit high-calorie foods (foods high in sugar or fat) and avoid sugary drinks, (c) Avoid processed meat; limit red meat and foods high in salt.