No food or diet can prevent you from getting breast cancer. But some foods help to boost your immune system and help the body to fight against the disease.
LOW FAT DIET :-May reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Reducing fats means loss in weight which reduces the chances of breast
cancer.
FRUITS :- Like strawberries ,red pepper are rich in
vitamin C - an antioxidant which blocks the formation of free radicals.
WHEAT BRAN :-Wheat bran contains phytic acid and lignans
which help block the growth of mammary cancer(Lab studies)
FLAVONOIDS :-Research show that those who consumed
Flavonoids over their entire lives have lower risk of breast cancer.SOY
is a rich source of flavonoids.
FIBROUS FOOD :- 10 servings of fruits and vegetables in a
day help fight against cancer.
OMEGA -3 FATTY ACIDS :- This Is found in soy ,flax seeds ,walnuts
and fish .This fatty acid reduces blood fat thus protecting us against
cancer.
VITAMIN
D
:-It decreases the risk of cancer , perhaps it
is toxic to cancer cells. Most of us do not get enough vitamin D because
we live most of the time indoors and outdoors with sun screen. So 20 minute
exposure of sunlight
(in the morning)
is sufficient
for the daily dose of Vitamin D . But we should stay in sun just after
sunrise , because the rays are not so strong at that time.
MUSHROOM
IS A RICH SOURCE OF VITAMIN D…
FOLATE:- Folate decreases the risk of cancer
.Spinach ,tomatoes,orange juice etc contain a lot of folate.
TOMATO SAUCE
(Homemade) contains lycopene which prevenst cancer.
MONOUNSATURATED FATS :- This type of fat has anti carcinogenic
property.Rich source of this fat is olive oil. So include olive oil in your
diet.
GREEN
TEA
:- It is high in
antioxidants .But do not add milk in it . The casein milk has been shown to
inhibit the beneficial effects of tea.