| When researching breast cancer treatment, it is | | | | so they are a perfect pantry staple.o Nuts- Nuts |
| important not to overlook the need for a healthy | | | | can be a quick snack on the go or a delicious |
| diet. Studies have shown a definite link between | | | | addition to your favorite recipes. Walnuts, |
| low fat, plant based and high fiber diets and | | | | especially, have been proven to assist in breast |
| reduced risk for breast cancer. Findings also show | | | | cancer treatment. |
| that diet can reduce tumor growth and increase | | | | Phytochemicals and Antioxidants |
| survival rates in cancer patients. | | | | Pytochemicals or plant chemicals are essential to a |
| The diet research being done is also directly | | | | healthy diet. They are the reason that a plant |
| related to maintaining a healthy body weight. | | | | based diet is so important. Antioxidants are |
| Higher fat percentages in the body increase | | | | phytochemicals with specific properties related to |
| estrogen levels which can affect the rate of | | | | fighting free radicals in the body. A healthy diet |
| tumor growth. A diet containing no more than 20 | | | | consists of at least six servings of fruits and |
| percent fat and 30 to 40 grams of fiber per day | | | | vegetables a day. |
| can be beneficial in reducing weight and body fat. | | | | This seems to be especially true in the case of |
| Eating little to no red meat, fried foods or | | | | onions, garlic and leeks. An Italian study showed |
| saturated fats will help to achieve this goal. | | | | that increased portions of these flavorful |
| In order to plan your diet with breast cancer | | | | vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of |
| treatment in mind, you will need to make sure | | | | breast cancer. Other great sources of |
| that you include several essential nutrients to your | | | | phytochemicals and antioxidants are:o Green Teao |
| menu. These nutrients are easy to come by in | | | | Blueberrieso Leafy Greenso Orangeso Sweet |
| the foods you eat and require no special | | | | Potatoeso Legumes |
| supplements or vitamins. | | | | Monounsaturated Fats |
| Fiber | | | | Buying products with the label "No Trans Fats" will |
| Fiber is reported in studies to reduce the amount | | | | help you maintain a healthier fat balance in your |
| of fats in the body. Fiber is found in many foods, | | | | diet. Fats should never be eliminated completely, |
| but it may take some planning to get enough | | | | however, as they are important to your body. |
| fiber to achieve the recommended daily | | | | Look for sources of healthy fats (Omega-3) such |
| requirement. Some great sources of fiber are:o | | | | as:o Nutso Olive Oilo Flax seedo Fish |
| Whole Grains- Most breads, pastas and cereals | | | | Following these tips will make maintaining a |
| offer whole grain varieties.o Beans- Beans can be | | | | healthy, well balanced diet easier than you may |
| added to soups, salads and many other foods for | | | | once have thought. With some changes to your |
| a quick fiber boost any time. They hold their | | | | habits you can have a diet that is beneficial to |
| nutritive properties well, even after being canned, | | | | breast cancer treatment and prevention. |