EATING cabbage, cooking meat with garlic and smearing skin with extract of broccoli can all help reduce the risk of cancer, scientists have found.

Studies presented yesterday to the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research add to the evidence that changing your diet may be among the most effective ways of prolonging your life.

Up to a third of cancers are thought to be associated with diet. Experts say eating more fruit and vegetables is the second most effective way to reduce the risk of cancer, after not smoking.

Find more about study revealing what kind of diet can prevent cancer at http://www.unison.ie/stories.php3?ca=30&si=1497618.