It may seem like you're always reading about foods that can help protect you from cancer . But what if you already have cancer ? Can any foods help you then?

Everyone likely benefits from eating plant-based foods. To add more fruits and vegetables to your diet:

Food and Cancer Treatment

So far, experts don't recommend foods as a way to kill cancer cells. One piece of promising news is garlic may neutralize carcinogens, possibly causing cancer cells to self-destruct.

“Unfortunately, there is no single food that will cure cancer. Still, what you eat is very important,” says Veronica McLymont, PhD, RD, director of food and nutrition services at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

While you’re treated for cancer, eat a variety of healthy foods to give your body all the nutrients it needs. Evidence isn’t conclusive, but experts believe that a healthy diet may improve your chance of recovery.

If you drink alcohol and are starting cancer treatment, talk with your doctor about it. Alcohol can interact with some cancer therapies.