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Joining the dots: our new Policy blueprint for cancer prevention
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Joining the dots: our new Policy blueprint for cancer prevention

Introducing our Policy blueprint for cancer prevention – a guide to policymaking across 4 key cancer risk factors: healthy diet and weight; breastfeeding, physical activity and alcohol

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Healthy snacking – no matter how long you have
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Healthy snacking – no matter how long you have

Whether you have under 5 minutes or time at the weekend to prepare, try our healthy snack ideas to help you dump the crisps, biscuits and chocolate bars

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Mindful eating: a tool for a healthier you
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Mindful eating: a tool for a healthier you

What is mindful eating? Our expert Raffaella Masselli explains how to eat mindfully, and what the 5 ‘Ss’ of mindful eating are.

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Latest news and blogs

Why every country needs a strong National Cancer Control Plan 
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Why every country needs a strong National Cancer Control Plan 

Cancer rates globally are worryingly on the rise but, by prioritising prevention, National Cancer Control Plans are a proven way to halt or even reverse soaring cancer rates

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Marking the UK’s National Day of Reflection 
Mary Towsey

Marking the UK’s National Day of Reflection 

For the National Day of Reflection, we’re sharing the story of Mary Towsey, a painter who supported our work until the end of her life

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Plant-based diets: eating for our health and the planet
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Plant-based diets: eating for our health and the planet

The term plant-based has increased in popularity recently, and for good reason! But what are plant-based diets? Can they promote health for ourselves and the planet?

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More vegan recipes

Mediterranean spaghetti
Mediterranean spaghetti

Mediterranean spaghetti

A vegetarian pasta dish with kidney beans and Mediterranean vegetables

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Roasted chickpea and pomegranate rice salad
Roasted Chickpea and Pomegranate Rice Salad

Roasted chickpea and pomegranate rice salad

A colourful dish that’s packed with flavour and comprises 3 of your 5 A DAY

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Bean chilli
Bean chilli

Bean chilli

A versatile vegetarian dish

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