The following are thought to have protective effects against all cancers and have been shown in
scientific studies to slow or stop breast cancer:
Green Vegetables
Broccoli is a powerhouse with potent phytochemicals, vitamin C and calcium. Eat it raw or lightly cooked,
and eat it often. Don't like broccoli? Other cruciferous vegetables, cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts,
turnips, and broccoli sprouts are also good sources of this phytochemical.
Spinach and salad greens provide folate, vitamin A, and several phytochemicals.
Asparagus, artichokes, avocados are also good sources of folate. (Alcohol is thought to increase breast
cancer risk by depleting folate, so make up for drinking that glass of wine by having a salad or some
veggies.)
Yellow, Orange, and Red Fruits and Vegetables
Sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, pumpkin are high in vitamin A and related compounds.
Tomatoes, tomato products, red grapefruit, watermelon are a source of lycopene.
Both vitamin A and lycopene are absorbed better in the presence of a little oil or a food containing fat. The
best source of lycopene is processed tomatoes -- tomato sauce, paste, juice, and soup.
Vitamin D
Sunshine is the best source, but vitamin D is also found in fish, eggs, and fortified milk and cereals.
Berries are high in antioxidants and phytochemicals. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries.
Citrus Fruits have vitamin C and folate. Oranges, grapefruit.
Green Tea is a potent source of antioxidants. Freshly brewed white or black teas are also good sources,
but bottled teas of all types are much lower in antioxidants and often contain high amounts of sugar.
Skip the milk. Recent studies suggest that components of milk block the health benefits of tea.
Herbs, Spices, and Seasonings
Turmeric, ginger, garlic, onion, oregano are high in antioxidants and phytochemicals. Turmeric and ginger
are anti-inflammatory.
Flax
Ground flax seeds or flax meal for fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
Flax oil for omega-3 fatty acids.
Flax seeds must be ground so that the omega-3 fatty acids can be absorbed by the body. Whole seeds can
not be digested. Sprinkle flax meal on cereal or mix it into yogurt, soup, or any other food. Flax oil can be
used in salad dressings or mixed into foods after cooking. It should not be used for cooking, as the
omega-3 fatty acids in the oil can be damaged by heat.
Fish are a healthy low-fat source of protein. Wild salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, but
all types of fish provide health benefits.
Beans are a good source of fiber, nutrients, and phytochemicals. Black beans and red kidney beans have
the highest levels of phytochemicals.
Soy has phytochemicals that may interfere with the action of estrogen in the body. It can be consumed as
edamame, tofu, tempeh, soy milk, or miso, but never as powders, supplements, or fortified foods. There is
concern that large amounts of soy phytoestrogens in these products might stimulate one type of breast
cancer.
Extra Virgin Olive and Canola Oil are the healthiest oils, and should be used for cooking
and baking in place of butter and margarine.
Nuts are a great source of vitamin E and many other nutrients. Walnuts are a good source of
omega-3 fatty acids. Brazil nuts are high in selenium.
scientific studies to slow or stop breast cancer:
Green Vegetables
Broccoli is a powerhouse with potent phytochemicals, vitamin C and calcium. Eat it raw or lightly cooked,
and eat it often. Don't like broccoli? Other cruciferous vegetables, cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts,
turnips, and broccoli sprouts are also good sources of this phytochemical.
Spinach and salad greens provide folate, vitamin A, and several phytochemicals.
Asparagus, artichokes, avocados are also good sources of folate. (Alcohol is thought to increase breast
cancer risk by depleting folate, so make up for drinking that glass of wine by having a salad or some
veggies.)
Yellow, Orange, and Red Fruits and Vegetables
Sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, pumpkin are high in vitamin A and related compounds.
Tomatoes, tomato products, red grapefruit, watermelon are a source of lycopene.
Both vitamin A and lycopene are absorbed better in the presence of a little oil or a food containing fat. The
best source of lycopene is processed tomatoes -- tomato sauce, paste, juice, and soup.
Vitamin D
Sunshine is the best source, but vitamin D is also found in fish, eggs, and fortified milk and cereals.
Berries are high in antioxidants and phytochemicals. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries.
Citrus Fruits have vitamin C and folate. Oranges, grapefruit.
Green Tea is a potent source of antioxidants. Freshly brewed white or black teas are also good sources,
but bottled teas of all types are much lower in antioxidants and often contain high amounts of sugar.
Skip the milk. Recent studies suggest that components of milk block the health benefits of tea.
Herbs, Spices, and Seasonings
Turmeric, ginger, garlic, onion, oregano are high in antioxidants and phytochemicals. Turmeric and ginger
are anti-inflammatory.
Flax
Ground flax seeds or flax meal for fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
Flax oil for omega-3 fatty acids.
Flax seeds must be ground so that the omega-3 fatty acids can be absorbed by the body. Whole seeds can
not be digested. Sprinkle flax meal on cereal or mix it into yogurt, soup, or any other food. Flax oil can be
used in salad dressings or mixed into foods after cooking. It should not be used for cooking, as the
omega-3 fatty acids in the oil can be damaged by heat.
Fish are a healthy low-fat source of protein. Wild salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, but
all types of fish provide health benefits.
Beans are a good source of fiber, nutrients, and phytochemicals. Black beans and red kidney beans have
the highest levels of phytochemicals.
Soy has phytochemicals that may interfere with the action of estrogen in the body. It can be consumed as
edamame, tofu, tempeh, soy milk, or miso, but never as powders, supplements, or fortified foods. There is
concern that large amounts of soy phytoestrogens in these products might stimulate one type of breast
cancer.
Extra Virgin Olive and Canola Oil are the healthiest oils, and should be used for cooking
and baking in place of butter and margarine.
Nuts are a great source of vitamin E and many other nutrients. Walnuts are a good source of
omega-3 fatty acids. Brazil nuts are high in selenium.
For More Information:
American Institute For Cancer Research Foods That Fight Cancer
The Strang Cookbook for Cancer Prevention by Laura Pensiero and Susan Oliveria
American Institute For Cancer Research Foods That Fight Cancer
The Strang Cookbook for Cancer Prevention by Laura Pensiero and Susan Oliveria
Foods to Fight Breast Cancer
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