Listen: eating everyday ‘cupboard heroes’ could save your life

This Cancer Prevention Action Week (21^st – 27^th February), Brits are being urged to look in the back of their cupboards for everyday foods that could help save their lives. 

Remarkably, 97% of Brits already own foods that could help to prevent cancer.

World Cancer Research Fund who are behind the study, have discovered that while 40% of cancers could be prevented by lifestyle changes including diet, only 10% of Brits realise this, and 7% think that no cancers can be prevented.

To help people make the most of these ingredients, the charity has developed a Cupboard Heroes recipe generator where people can type in their cupboard (or fridge, or freezer) basics and discover an array of delicious and healthy recipes that can also help reduce the risk of cancer.

Aston spoke to Dr Helen Croker, head of research interpretation at World Cancer Research Fund.