| Before we discuss about the relationship of breast | | | | all of these theories, suggest in some way or the |
| cancer prevention and food, let us have an | | | | other that a balanced diet and regular exercise |
| overview of what breast cancer is. Breast cancer | | | | are the main preventives of breast cancer. Most |
| mainly affects women, though it is not uncommon | | | | of these research studies try to pinpoint the main |
| in men as well. As the name suggests it affects | | | | preventive in the diet that helps prevent breast |
| one or both the breasts of the patient. Just like | | | | cancer. |
| every other parts of the body, the breast too | | | | Some claim it is the olive oil in the diet, some say |
| grows and rests intermittently. | | | | it is the carrots. Many try to study the effects of |
| The nucleus of each cell controls the rate of | | | | tallow, omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and |
| growth of the breast. It is widely believed in the | | | | the like on rats to determine what will prevent |
| medical fraternity that it is defective genes that | | | | breast cancer, which is rising at an alarming rate |
| are the cause of cancer. It is when the genes | | | | of one percent every year. |
| that control the growth of the particular organ fail | | | | Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy |
| in their duty to control the growth cycle, cancer | | | | We will list the research studies of the healthy |
| occur. | | | | foods that have known to lower the risk of |
| Most Cancers are Caused by Improper Food and | | | | contracting breast cancer. |
| Lifestyles | | | | Three to six servings a day of whole grain foods |
| It is believed that more than ninety percent of | | | | such as breads, cereals, and pasta. This |
| breast cancers are caused by genetic | | | | maximizes the intake of fiber, which may fight |
| abnormalities that occur because of the aging | | | | breast cancer by lowering levels of estrogen in |
| process and life in general particularly the lifestyle | | | | the body. You could also serve yourself one or |
| of the patient though cancer can be inherited; only | | | | two servings of beans for a great fiber boost. |
| ten percent of all cancers are inherited from | | | | Use some canned beans if fresh beans are |
| siblings. It is always better to stay educated of | | | | unavailable. In any case, they are quick and easy |
| the causes of and the ways to prevent the onset | | | | to keep in the pantry. Fruits and vegetables |
| of a dreaded disease such as breast cancer. | | | | should be a major part of your diet. They are |
| There are many ways to prevent breast cancer | | | | preventives of many cancers and are generally |
| is by talking care of your food and lifestyle such | | | | very healthy food. |
| as, eating a well balanced diet, staying away from | | | | Apart from these, your diet should include: |
| unhealthy habits such as smoking and drugs, | | | | Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, broccoli |
| minimizing mental stress and following a regular | | | | sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower, Lycopene-rich |
| exercise routine. | | | | foods such as tomatoes, red grapefruit, |
| All Theories of Prevention Centre Around Diet | | | | watermelon and guava and some citrus fruit such |
| There are many theories about the prevention of | | | | as oranges and grapefruit. |
| breast cancer. Many of these theories, or almost | | | | |