Lentil and Veggie Enchilada Casserole
Lentils are a nutrition powerhouse and an easy addition to any cancer protective diet. Half a cup of cooked green lentils has 8 grams of fiber and 12...
AICR Recipes
Vegetarian
Healthy Vegetarian Recipes
Vegetables provide a variety of nutrients and are a great low-calorie staple for any diet. Research shows that many vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, kale, and spinach can all help lower risk for many cancers.
If you’re looking for healthy recipes that taste great too, take a look at these veggie options, from healthy lunches to vegetarian dinner recipes, many of which are super easy to make.
AICRs vegetarian recipes include a variety of green foods, which are highly beneficial for any diet.
If you look at our guide to cancer fighting foods, you’ll see that vegetables are key to consuming enough minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals, all of which demonstrate anti-cancer effects.
In addition, some types of red meats, and processed meat, have been linked to an increase in risk of developing cancer. Incorporating vegetables and vegetarian meals into your diet helps to reduce your consumption of these foods.
We understand that cooking a tasty, healthy meal is often easier said than done. That’s why we’ve made sure to include recipes that are easy to follow in our collection – take a look at our yummy easy gazpacho soup, for example.
In general, we recommend choosing a recipe that you feel comfortable making. This can be done by ensuring you have access to the ingredients used, and that you have the right kitchen equipment for the cooking method, whether it be an oven tray or a slow cooker.
Each of the recipes in our collection includes a list of nutritional facts, where you can check how many calories each recipe contains, alongside the amount of fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs, protein, and vitamins and minerals.
After checking the nutritional facts, you may see that some recipes contain nutrients which are different from your current diet. Get advice from your doctor, specialist nurse, or dietitian before making changes to your diet if you are having any kind of cancer treatment.
It’s also important to remember not to add too much seasoning to these recipes – if you can, avoid adding any at all. A panel of our experts previously found strong evidence that salt increases the chance of developing stomach cancer.
As mentioned above, vegetarian recipes typically contain minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals that can lower your risk of developing many cancers. Each one of the recipes in our collection contains one of these cancer fighting foods.
Eating a varied amount of vitamins A, C and D, and minerals such as zinc and calcium, gives your body more energy and helps it grow and repair. Many of our vegetarian recipes include a variety of vitamins and minerals.
Research shows that salt can increase the chance of developing some cancers. For that reason, it’s important that our recipes are low in sodium, to make sure they’re as healthy as possible.
It’s not all about vegetables. Some of our recipes also contain fruit, which is beneficial for cancer prevention. Oranges, blueberries, raspberries, and grapefruit have all been shown to potentially help prevent cancer. Check out our lovely carrot and ginger soup, for example.
If you like our veggie recipes, then why not try our breakfast recipes? From on the go to sit down meals, we have something to appease your tastebuds.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for a light bite our salads are a great go to. Full of colour and flavor, our salads make healthy eating an easy habit.
Do you need a drink to enjoy with your meal? Whether you want a mocktail or a fresh smoothie, our drinks recipes are perfect for boosting your nutrient intake.
