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10 Foods to prevent Breast Cancer

To prevent and avoid the risk of breast cancer, it is advisable to undergo a healthy diet by consuming the kinds of nutritious foods. According to research by experts, there are some natural foods that can help prevent this deadly disease.

1. Mushrooms
A study published in Nutrition and Cancer in 2010 stated, the habit of eating higher fungi associated with a lower risk of breast cancer among pre-menopausal women. Cremini, oyster and shiitake mushrooms, contain antioxidants such as L-ergothioneine, which can provide protection against cancer.

2. Broccoli sprouts

Broccoli has a high content of sulforaphane sprouts which is a form of antioxidant. Scientists from the University of Michigan found that these compounds may target and destroy tumor cells.
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3. Pomegranates
Crunchy seeds of pomegranate fruit (also called arils) contains a compound called ellagic acid – a powerful antioxidant that can inhibit enzymes that play a role in the development of breast cancer, according to scientists from the U.S. from the City of Hope Beckman Research Institute.
As a rich source of antioxidants, the pomegranate has also been linked able to promote heart health. You can get antioxidants from pure pomegranate juice with one cup (250 ml) per day.


4. Lentils
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2009 analyzed the dietary patterns of more than 3,500 Asian-American women and found that high intake of legumes, including lentils and other beans, is associated with lower breast cancer risk.



5. Walnuts
Preliminary data indicate that snacking about 60 grams of walnuts every day can stop the progression of breast cancer tumors. Researchers from West Virginia Marshall University School of Medicine suspect omega-3, antioxidants and phytosterols in walnuts as an actor that inhibit cancer cell growth.


6. Blueberries
Research shows that pterostilbene, a phytonutrients in blueberries, can stop tumor growth of breast cancer by causing cancer cells to self-destruct (a process called apoptosis).




7. Spinach
Premenopausal women who had high dietary intake of folate (the best source is the spinach) had a 40 percent lower risk of breast cancer, according to a study of the American Journal of Epidemiology in 2011.



8. Eggs
Choline, an essential nutrient that is abundant in eggs, can reduce the risk of women suffering from breast cancer 24 percent, according to a U.S. study involving more than 3,000 respondents. These essential nutrients found in egg yolks. U.S. Institute of Medicine recommends, women have to meet about 425 milligrams of choline per day. Some other sources of choline include fish, poultry, beef, broccoli and wheat.


9. Salmon
Salmon is one of the few foods that contain vitamin D in significant numbers. Researchers at Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital said that increased vitamin D from sunlight is associated with reduced risk of breast cancer by 24%

       Vitamin D can prevent cells becoming cancerous. Consumption of fresh salmon or canned in which the rich content  

 of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), omega-3 can kill breast cancer cells and help stop the spread of disease to other parts of the body.

10. Rye bread
After reviewing published studies, Finnish scientists determined that the consumption of wheat bread can help cut the risk of breast cancer. A synergy between the fiber, lignans, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients makes phytic acid wheat bread good for those who are struggling with breast cancer.