Diet is a deliciously powerful defense against breast cancer and other types of cancers.
Beat breast cancer with these foods
Incorporating the following cancer-fighting foods into your everyday meals will not only reduce your risk of developing breast cancer, it will also benefit your overall health.
Fruits and vegetables
Teeming with antioxidants and other health-promoting phytonutrients, fruits and vegetables are a crucial component of a cancer-fighting diet, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research. In addition to reducing the risk of breast cancer, fruits and vegetables may also prevent recurrence of the potentially life-threatening disease. The richly-colored orange, yellow, dark red and green fruits and vegetables have been found to be particularly effective in fighting cancer. Stock up at your local farmers market or supermarket and eat your colors for breast health.
In addition to being high in omega-3s, which have been shown to decrease tumor growth and boost immune system function, fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna and mackerel, are a great source of vitamin D. Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin because your body will naturally manufacture it upon exposure to the sun, is not only essential for bone health, research suggests that it can reduce the risk of breast cancer by up to 50 percent as well as reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.
You may want to trade in your morning mug of coffee for a cup of green tea. A rich source of flavonoids, which are known for their antioxidant effects, three to four servings of green tea every day may reduce your risk of breast cancer, especially if you are post-menopausal, and other types cancers such as ovarian cancer.
Broccoli — and other cruciferous vegetables, such as cauliflower, cabbage and kale — has been shown to be a delicious dietary defense against breast cancer. Researchers have found that a compound in broccoli, indole-3c-arbinol, hinders the growth of breast cancer cells and may augment the efficacy of cancer drugs (though more research needs to be done in this area). The best way to reap the benefits of broccoli is to eat it raw or lightly cooked since the cancer-fighting compound breaks down under high heat.
Research suggests that women who frequently eat beans and lentils are less likely to develop breast cancer compared to women who don't consume the good-for-you legumes. High-fat, low-fiber diets have been linked to cancer, while plant-based diets are associated with lower rates of cancer. Beans and lentils are not only a healthy protein alternative to high-fat meats, they are also loaded with antioxidants, fiber and phytoestrogens, which have been proven to reduce breast cancer risk.
Great eating tips for lowering the risk of breast cancer! Eating healthy foods is important for everyday health as well as preventative maintenance. I never knew that cooking broccoli until it is limp destroys the cancer fighting compound in it. I eat a lot of broccoli so this is good to know going forward.
Hannah October 02, 2012 | 7:14 PM
Great list thanks for sharing! Good to know that foods such as broccoli and green tea can fight breast cancer. I always drink green tea - it's loaded with antioxidants that are also proven to help weight loss. I definitely don't see myself stopping this tea anytime soon!
Fruits and vegetables
Fatty fish
Green tea
Broccoli
Beans and lentils
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