Some evidence of research revealed how certain foods help lower breast cancer risk. Call it green leafy vegetables that contain certain compounds and can help fight cancer-causing hormones.
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Vegetables contain a group of substances known as glucosinolates, which are chemicals that contain sulfur which causes a bitter taste and strong flavour. But behind the taste was delicious, the study actually found, the material can prevent the cells from DNA
damage and induces cell death, thereby reducing the risk of cancer.
1. Nuts
Nurses Health Study found that intake of legumes such as lentils, beans can lower the risk of breast cancer. Nuts are a
source of vegetable protein and nutrients such as calcium, iron and vitamin B.
2. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a lot of options that are believed to reduce the risk of breast cancer
because high levels of antioxidants.
Breast cancer expert, Tara Whyand said, tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which can prevent the cells do not need to be in the body. In addition to tomatoes, watermelon and papaya also contains high levels of lycopene.
3. Fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables can prevent breast cancer because it is rich in antioxidants and vitamins, including vitamin C, E and folate. Consumption of fruit and vegetables at least five servings (400 g) per day.
4. Fish
In a study conducted at the University of Zhejiang and APCNS, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids found in fish such as salmon and tuna can also prevent breast cancer.
The analysis concluded that 800,000 women, just over 20,000 women who developed breast cancer during the study. It shows that 14 percent of fish
reduces the risk of cancer.
5. Olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice that can be blended foods because of high antioxidants and phytonutrients.
Antioxidants reduce the oxidation in the body that can cause free radicals are known to cause cancer.
A study conducted by the University of Navarra in Pamplona noted, women who follow the Mediterranean and add extra virgin olive oil in their diet had a 62 percent risk of breast cancer is lower.
6. Soy, miso, edamame beans
Natural soy-rich foods such as edamame, tofu, miso and soy milk can prevent breast cancer.
US National Cancer Institute found that one of the active ingredients in soy isoflavones, very similar to estrogen that reduces the effects of estrogen in the body and is proven tor
increase the risk of breast cance.
