Foods That Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

The leading cause of female deaths is Breast Cancer. In United States, breast cancer is most widespread disease. Early detection and regular medical checkups are necessary, but, at the same time, proper diet and certain foods prepare the body to fight malignant cancer cells. Here are eight of the most powerful breast cancers – fighting foods.

WALNUT

Walnuts can slow down or stop the growth of breast cancer cells and tumors. Walnuts’ anti-inflammatory properties—which could come from the omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid, phytosterols or antioxidants—may give them their tumor-fighting potential. You should eat an ounce three times a week.

BLUBERRY

A phytonutrient in blueberries, can halt the growth of breast cancer tumours by causing cancerous cells to self-destruct, a process called apoptosis. And frozen wild blueberries are just as antioxidant – and nutrient-packed as fresh. (Contain twice the amount of antioxidants)
Blueberries are yummy and tiny.  You should eat a cup of blueberries three times a week.

PEACH

Peaches have antioxidant levels to rival “superfood” blueberries — and that they contain two types of polyphenols (antioxidants) that may help kill breast cancer cells while leaving healthy cells intact. Plumb is another food like peach that has breast cancer – fighting property. You should eat a piece of peach two times a week.

GARLIC

Garlic can cure multiple aliments. Garlic and its relatives, such as onions, leeks, scallions, and chives, are shown to slow tumor growth and prevent breast cancer risk, as well as the risk of other forms of cancer.Crush or swallow a piece of garlic every morning, or use garlic in the cooking of other foods by crushing it, mincing it, or using garlic powder.You should consume half a teaspoon of fresh garlic twice a week.

SALMON

One of the leading sources of Omega 3 fatty acids is Salmon. Salmon are packed with omega-3s, selenium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D, nutrients you need to regulate cell growth and prevent cancer. Vitamin D has been shown to restrict blood flow to cancerous cells, preventing their growth. Salmon can be baked, grilled, sauteed, or poached. Wild salmon often have higher levels of cancer-fighting nutrients than farmed salmon as well as lower levels of toxins from polluted water. You should eat three ounces of salmon twice a week.

WHITE BUTTON MUSHROOM

Cremini, oyster and shiitake mushrooms, among others, contain antioxidants such as L-ergothioneine that may confer cancer protection. There are some fatty acids found in white button mushrooms known that can stop estrogen formation, thus making cancer cells less likely to multiply.
You should eat a cup of raw mushrooms or half cup of cooked mushrooms twice a week.

CABBAGE

Cabbage contains myrosinase enzymes and glucosinolates. If you consume four or more servings of cabbage a week, than you are less likely develop breast cancer. You should eat a cup of raw or a half cup of cabbage, four times per week.

TOMATO

Tomatoes are packed with lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that not only gives tomatoes their redness but also protects against breast cancer by stopping cancer cell growth.Tomato is one of the easiest food to incorporate in your diet.  You can eat it fresh, in ketchup and spaghetti sauce. Incorporate in your diet at least three times a week.

CARROT

Carrots have been shown to have antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects. Protective effect appears to be due to the interaction of multiple components of carrots, not just the presence of alpha-carotene and beta-carotene. Higher levels of carotenoids and vitamin A (retinol) in the blood of breast cancer survivors have both been found to be associated with greater likelihood of breast cancer-free survival. You should eat a cup of raw carrots or half cup of cooked carrots three times a week.

BROCCOLI

Broccoli has been found to promote apoptosis, suppress cell cycle progression and inhibitangiogenesis of human breast cancer cells. Consumption of broccoli has been shown to reduce the estrogen metabolite 16alpha-hydroxyestrone, which is a breast cancer promoter, and to be marginally inversely associated with breast cancer risk in a population of premenopausal women. Broccoli components quercetin, I3C and sulforaphane have all been shown increase the anti-cancer effects of the chemotherapy drug Taxol (paclitaxel). Broccoli sprouts are particularly rich in anticancer nutrients. You should eat a cup of broccoli three times a week.

 

Source : http://www.everydayhealth.com