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Wild mushrooms in a pan
Should we eat mushrooms to prevent cancer?
03 November 2021
A study claims that eating 2 mushrooms a day can halve your risk of cancer. Is the research too good to be true?
Walking football
“Walking football helps me enjoy life to the full”
03 November 2021
Former Wimbledon player Dave Willis shares his love of playing the beautiful game – at a slower pace
A person suffering from the affects of alcohol harm
How can the government reduce alcohol harm in the UK?
02 November 2021
Almost 17,000 new cancer cases in the UK were linked to alcohol in 2020 – that’s around 46 new diagnoses every day.
A man pushes a trolley of plastic milk bottles
England’s National Food Strategy: tackling inequality and helping the environment
19 October 2021
The National Food Strategy, commissioned by the UK government, recommends ways to shake up how food is produced and the kinds of diets most people eat
Happy mature woman looking at friend in forest. Female friends are sitting at lakeshore. They are communicating in woodland
The menopause: an expert view on the risks and benefits of HRT
11 October 2021
Mystery and misinformation surround the menopause, especially when it comes to hormone replacement therapy
An array of plant-based foods including seeds, spices and nuts
Could you eat 30 plant-based foods a week?
27 September 2021
Move over 5 A DAY, there’s a new healthy eating goal in town – do you eat 30 different plant-based foods a week?
Cancer myths
Facts about cancer: countering myths with stats
07 July 2021
It's not easy to know what to believe about cancer. We asked a doctor to look at 6 myths and examine the evidence
People enjoying eating outside
Simple BBQ tips for hosting family and friends
01 July 2021
If you're ready to invite people over again, here are ideas for a new-look BBQ menu
A woman checks a receipt in a supermarket
How do I cook easy meals on a budget?
17 June 2021
Healthier eating can also mean a healthier wallet. Make your meals go further with our tips for affordable eating.
Close-up of a food label
How do you read a food label?
17 June 2021
Are you confused by what traffic light symbols on food packaging actually mean? Our quick guide can help you
Man and woman cooking
5 ways to reduce fat, sugar and salt when cooking
16 June 2021
Top tips, tried and tested by experts, to make your home baking healthier and help you eat less fat, sugar and salt
A man with a puzzled expression
5 diet and cancer myths debunked
15 June 2021
From organic food to artificial sweeteners, we separate fact from fiction
steaming mixed vegetables in the wok, asian style cooking
What is the healthiest cooking method?
15 June 2021
From sautéing to steaming, our guide to the healthiest ways to cook will help you get the best out of food and retain essential nutrients
A woman sprinkles seeds on a salad
What is healthy eating and why is it important?
15 June 2021
We often hear about a balanced diet but what does it really mean? Our experts reveal what – and how much – you should eat from each food group
Cubes of sugar on a spoon: does sugar feed cancer?
Ask the expert: does sugar feed cancer?
10 June 2021
Recent research has looked into using diet therapy to ‘starve’ cancer cells of energy. But what does the science show?
Baskets of fresh fruit and vegetables
How does the Eatwell Guide differ from the eatwell plate?
10 June 2021
The Eatwell Guide from Public Health England says a healthy diet should now include even more fruit, veg and fibre-rich starchy carbohydrates
Can I go to the pub – and stay healthy?
18 May 2021
Going back to pubs and socialising with friends and family doesn't have to mean unhealthy living
Healthy and unhealthy foods divided by a measuring tape
What is a balanced diet?
10 May 2021
Expert nutritionist Clare Collins explains what you need to include in a balanced diet, and why it's so important
Man and child cooking on a BBQ
Healthy BBQ recipes for a sizzling summer
05 May 2021
We’ve been busy with the charcoal to come up with some brand-new recipes to spice up your barbecue this summer
Stacked containers of leftovers
10 ways to help prevent food waste
21 April 2021
How to make the most of leftovers and keep fruit fresh for longer
Elderly couple walking on a beach
Getting older doesn’t have to be all aches and pains
06 April 2021
Exercise shouldn't be a scary word for older adults. It can make us stronger, more independent AND help to reduce cancer risk
Geoff Simmons pointing at a street sign
Every journey begins with a first step
02 March 2021
With walking one of the few outdoor activities that's OK during lockdown, Geoff shares how he's inspiring people in his local area
Illustation depicting a woman experiencing stress as a result of cancer and debt
Debt, stress and cancer
17 February 2021
The combination of job losses, money problems and health worries are all contributing to an increase in stress levels.
Wooden spoons and various healthy food ingredients
Should people with cancer go vegan?
18 January 2021
Our expert oncology dietitian explores whether a vegan diet is safe for people living with and beyond cancer
Three Cook School pupils
Meet Amanda Grant from Cook School
23 November 2020
Read about Junior Cooks Club – our new collaboration with Cook School
Child with raspberries on their fingertips
How to fit in 5 A DAY for kids
02 November 2020
Charlotte’s ideas on getting kids to eat their 5 A DAY
Healthy Halloween-themed snacks
Trick or treat? Here are some spine-tingling recipes for this Halloween!
26 October 2020
'Hell-thy' alternatives to traditional, sugary, Halloween snacks
Child with broccoli on a fork
Top tips on feeding fussy eaters
19 October 2020
If your child is a picky eater, advice from our expert nutritionist Charlotte can help
Three marathon runners
Running the London Marathon in 2020
13 October 2020
How it feels to run your first marathon without the crowds
Child putting lunchbox in her bag
Is your child eating the right amount?
12 October 2020
What is the correct portion size for a child? An award-winning nutritionist explains
Eat Move Learn
Helping children find out about healthy eating and staying active
06 October 2020
Cook it! Move it! Grow it! Learn it! with Mixer, Flower, Pedal and Searcher
Bicycle traffic lights in central London
How can governments help people to be healthier?
17 September 2020
What influences the food we eat and how much exercise we do?
Posters on a London Underground escalator wall
How has health messaging changed over the last 30 years?
08 September 2020
A look back over 30 years of public health campaigns
World Cancer Research Fund - Leading the way since 1990
30 years of cancer prevention
01 September 2020
We’ve learnt a lot in 30 years. Melissa takes a look at the progress we have made towards understanding cancer prevention
Child watching cartoon junk food characters on TV
UK government looks serious about lowering levels of obesity
27 July 2020
Today, the UK government has announced plans on how it hopes to tackle the obesity crisis
Person stretching
Getting back on ‘track’ after lockdown
15 July 2020
Do you want to be more active again?
Laptop displaying WCRF resources
New e-Learning course on cancer prevention
24 June 2020
Why our new e-Learning course is a must for health professionals
George McCann with his father in front of a McCann's fruit stand
#DearDad
10 June 2020
This Father's Day we want to give a shout-out to your dad!
Woman running
A beginner’s guide to completing ‘Couch to 5K’
08 June 2020
The NHS Couch to 5K app is a great way for anyone to become a runner
Person filling in form on a dining table
Life as a dietitian
02 June 2020
Ever thought, ‘what do dietitians do?’ Marina gives us an insight
Healthy snacks
Snack smart while at home
15 May 2020
Choosing the wrong type of snacks can lead to an unhealthy diet, so here are our top tips for smart snacking
Woman with pizza and wine
Why COVID-19 is making us drink more – and how to cut down
07 May 2020
Tips for avoiding excess food and alcohol during times of stress
Roasted cheese and tomato pasta
Give a recipe this Giving Tuesday
and
01 May 2020
Cook it, snap it, pass it on!
I'm helping to save the UK's charities
The 2.6 Challenge: saving UK charities
22 April 2020
Want to be part of something bigger?
Woman on a couch using a smartphone
Obesity and coronavirus (COVID-19)
21 April 2020
What are the links between obesity and COVID-19?
Person on a couch tying shoelaces
Stay in, workout!
19 April 2020
Try out these exercises in and around your home to stay active during the coronavirus pandemic
Child painting an egg
Fun, healthy Easter holiday activities for children
08 April 2020
Easter-themed activities for kids of all ages
Woman and child baking
Staying at home with kids? We’ll help you keep busy!
24 March 2020
Self-isolation with children will be easier with these great activity ideas
People on a video call
Shout-out for Mother’s Day!
19 March 2020
Giving you a chance to honour your Mum wherever you are
Person washing hands
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) guidance
12 March 2020
Reliable sources of information on what steps we should all be taking to protect ourselves and others
Fruits, vegetables and a hand holding the letter C
Oranges or watercress – what food is highest in vitamin C?
21 February 2020
Our nutrition expert, Matt, gives the lowdown on vitamin C
Bus stop advertising mockup with young girl using smartphone and waiting for the bus
We need to protect children from the power of advertising
23 January 2020
Caroline Cerny shares insights on the junk food marketing industry
A forkful of a healthy meal
Veganuary: what you need to know if you’re going vegan
17 January 2020
Matt Lambert, WCRF nutritionist, gives advice on a healthy vegan diet for Veganuary
Hand over glass refusing red wine
How the alcohol industry persuades us to drink too much
14 January 2020
In vino veritas? This Dry January, Isobel explores how bigger glasses and stronger wines are upping our alcohol intake
Woman at home holding a plate of food
Use our Christmas party recipes to be the hostess with the mostest
04 December 2019
Cook these recipes for your party guests this Christmas, and give your guests the gift of flavour!
Trick or treat
Trick or treat? 6 truths about cancer risk that might scare you!
23 October 2019
Six truths about what causes or prevents cancer
Geoff Simmons cycling
Taking the long way home: the joys of city cycling
07 October 2019
After spending the day at a computer, it’s wonderful to be back in the saddle
Sausauges on a plate in a question mark shape
Confused about red meat headlines in the news?
01 October 2019
Why we shouldn't bring home the bacon after all
People exercising
Physical activity – updated guidelines to support a healthier you!
23 September 2019
Matt Lambert takes a look at the UK’s updated physical activity guidelines
Healthy work lunch
‘Be healthy’ – but is it that easy?
16 September 2019
Changing your habits can be hard and Sidonie explains why
James Radford and Carl Villiers fundraising for WCRF
The C-bomb
12 September 2019
After my wedding day – not having my mum there to enjoy it was heart wrenching – I decided that I wanted to help
Cancer, exercise and older people: men stretch in a gym
Cancer, exercise and older people
05 August 2019
Encouraging exercise among people with a cancer diagnosis
Person preparing salmon with asparagus and courgettes at home
A fishy tale? Maybe not…
01 August 2019
Fish and bowel cancer were in the headlines last week. Our resident nutritionist gives us the inside scoop
Patrick McIntosh and Glenn Fisher
Twickenham to Tokyo – the Man in the Van
10 July 2019
Who is Glenn, the man accompanying Patrick McIntosh to Tokyo?
Adding milk to a cup of tea
Should you pop the kettle on?
08 July 2019
Paul Brennan, one of our researchers, investigates whether drinking hot tea increases the risk of oesophageal cancer
Inspecting a freckle
Tanning, beauty and skin cancer – the ugly truth
20 June 2019
The sun causes skin cancer, so why are we still sunbathing?
Interviewing people on the street
Do people really know what causes cancer?
14 March 2019
Do people really know what causes cancer? Or care? We took to the streets and surveyed the nation to find out
Fabian Bolin
How my world fell apart and my journey in the WarOnCancer
22 January 2019
Thursday 2 July 2015. The day my world fell apart. The day I was diagnosed with leukaemia.
A tuna steak with salad
Fresh tuna no longer counts as an oily fish
03 December 2018
The UK has changed its tune on fish, meaning tuna no longer counts as one of your recommended portions of oily fish
Healthy snack options
Fill the gap – healthy snacking
04 September 2018
Follow our snacking tips for topping up on healthy nutrients
People sharing a pitcher of beer
An inconvenient truth: alcohol and cancer
19 July 2018
A bestselling author’s very personal take on alcohol culture in the UK
Person using a touchscreen device
Our new online Cancer Health Check: we put it to the test!
24 May 2018
We’ve created an easy online quiz, our Cancer Health Check
Healthy breakfast
Start your day right
19 March 2018
Get your mornings off to a great start with our healthy breakfast tips and ideas
Breakfast - strawberry and banana muesli with yogurt
Sugar Awareness Week: Top tips to help you consume less sugar
01 November 2017
Want to get involved in Sugar Awareness Week, but not sure where to start? Here's some tips to help you reduce your sugar intake.
Soy bean, tofu and other soy products
Could soy products affect my risk of cancer?
19 October 2017
We’re often asked whether soy products affect a person’s risk of cancer – with mixed beliefs about whether it will...
Fishcakes recipe with herbs and sweetcorn
5 easy ways to cook fish
14 July 2017
Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet and help you eat less red meat – we show you how to grill, poach, bake, steam and stir fry fish
X-ray style image of breasts with cancerous growths
Just one alcoholic drink a day increases breast cancer risk, our report reveals
23 May 2017
We know that drinking alcohol increases the risk of several cancers, but surely just one drink a day won’t hurt, right? Actually it could – evidence from our new report shows that even moderate drinkers are putting themselves at an increased risk of breast cancer.
Little girl and big fish
4 clever ways to get your children eating more fish
17 May 2017
green, yellow, red, purple fruits and vegetables
How to get your 5 A DAY
16 May 2017
5 A DAY explained including does fruit juice count? What about baked beans, potatoes and raisins? And is it OK to eat 5 fruit and no veg?
Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts – here’s something you may not know
21 February 2017
A mineral found in Brazil nuts may play a role in the prevention of prostate cancer progression, a study funded by World Cancer Research Fund has found.
Toast with a question mark in a toaster
Does burnt toast give you cancer?
26 January 2017
You may have seen some headlines recently on how overcooking starchy foods, like toast, chips or roast potatoes, can increase your cancer risk. We wanted to look at the evidence, to see if we should dial back the toaster and rethink our roasties.
A group of people at a running event
New ways to have fun – without going to the pub!
16 January 2017
Like so many people, drinking alcohol used to be the main way I socialised. I’d meet up with friends in the pub during the week over a glass of wine or two and went out drinking most weekend nights. In 2016, I decided to make a change.
Fish dish on a table
How to find a plaice in your heart for oily fish
13 December 2016
We know that eating too much red meat can increase our risk of bowel cancer – but what can we eat instead?
Doctor talking to patient
Understanding barriers – the key to behaviour change
12 August 2016
Whether we work in health or not, we’re all aware of the familiar list of excuses that people give for why they struggle to be healthier – and often catch ourselves using them too!
Woman kicking junk food
Dump the Junk and get healthy this summer
23 May 2016
Joining our challenge to dump the junk? Here are some handy tips to keep you going throughout June!
Person covering their mouth
Diet, HPV and mouth cancer
10 March 2016
Rates of cancers of the mouth are increasing worldwide due to an increase in those cancers that are linked to a sexually transmitted infection called human papillomavirus (HPV).
Baked beans on toast
Baked beans, breakfast cereal and cake – foods that are surprisingly high in salt
03 March 2016
It’s Salt Awareness Week! Many people already know that ready meals are high in salt. They might also be aware of the high salt content in processed products such as crisps, soup and stock cubes.
Rice and sweet and sour chicken dishes
5 tasty but healthy swaps for your Saturday night takeaway
21 December 2015
Satisfy your takeaway cravings with these tasty and nutritionist-approved favourites
Our bloggers
01 December 2015
Meet the World Cancer Research Fund bloggers
Assortment of fresh and frozen berries
Is fresh or frozen food better?
06 February 2015
A recent article questioned whether frozen food is better than fresh, as the ‘freezing process might better preserve vitamins and minerals’.
Pizza delivery
Pizza as one of your 5 A DAY? We look beyond the headlines
16 December 2014
If we believe recent, excited headlines that scream ‘pizza could count as one of your five a day’, then it seems we could all be racking up our fruit and vegetable portions by way of Italy’s finest export. But before dashing to the takeaway, let’s look behind the headlines of a story that seems too good to be true.
Woman reading a milk bottle in a supermarket
Why we’re defending the traffic light food labelling system
06 October 2014
World Cancer Research Fund has defended the UK’s ‘traffic light’ food labelling system after the EU confirmed it had requested the UK government respond to criticisms from food companies.
Are your food portions in proportion?
20 May 2014
Portion sizes of foods in the UK have spiralled “out of control” according to a new report. The Portion Distortion report compared the portion sizes of 245 shop-bought foods with portion sizes of the same foods 20 years ago, and found that many had increased significantly.
Bowel cancer: the most preventable common cancer
10 April 2014
Bowel cancer is the UK’s fourth most prevalent form of cancer and the second biggest killer. Its discovery is sometimes a cause for embarrassment, which partially explains the high number of cases that are not identified until the disease is at an advanced stage.
A bowl of sugar
The sugar debate
10 February 2014
With recent headlines such as “Sweet poison: why sugar is ruining our health” and “Sugar – as dangerous as alcohol and tobacco” it seems that sugar is this year’s hot topic.
Do eggs increase risk of prostate cancer?
30 September 2011
A new study is being reported in the media suggesting a link between eggs and prostate cancer.
Fruits and vegetables and cancer prevention
01 December 2010
I can imagine people who have read today’s media coverage about fruits and vegetables and cancer risk might be feeling confused. It is all too easy when organisations like World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) say it is important to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables for cancer prevention and then newspapers like the Guardian report that “Fruit and vegetables do not reduce overall cancer risk”.
Is Zoe Harcombe’s advice based on solid scientific evidence?
03 November 2010
You may have seen an article in the Daily Mail about a new book by Zoe Harcombe on the obesity epidemic. The article runs through Zoe’s ‘myth-busting’ conclusions. Looking at her overall message, Zoe basically disagrees with the advice you would get from mainstream health organisations. The result of this is that people are likely to become confused.
Some fruits and vegetables better than others?
27 April 2010
There is a story in the news today about how some fruits and vegetables may be better for us than others. But the evidence does not suggest that fashionable fruits and vegetables such as blueberries and papaya are any better for us than traditional produce like broccoli and carrots.
Breast cancer and vitamin supplements
19 April 2010
You might have seen some coverage in the news about a new study suggesting vitamin pills may reduce risk of cancer.