Not enough has been said to create awareness about breast cancer
globally. The rate of rise of breast cancer in India is so rampant, that
if we do not act now, we are in for a major shock in the coming
years.The number of women detected with breast cancer is increasing at
an alarming rate every year. In India, for every 2 women newly diagnosed
with breast cancer, one lady is dying because of it.
Diet is thought to be partly responsible for about 30% to 40% of all
cancers. No food or diet can prevent you from getting breast cancer. But
some foods can make your body the healthiest it can be, boost your
immune system, and help keep your risk for breast cancer as low as
possible.
So here is a list of top ingredients which you should include in your
diet to keep breast cancer at bay :
Mushroom
Mushrooms are said to protect against breast and other hormone-related
cancers particularly because they inhibit an enzyme called aromatase,
which produces estrogen. Mushrooms are one of the very few foods that
inhibit aromatase
Broccoli
The sulfur compounds in broccoli are a major reason it is such a
powerful chemo preventive food.Studies have proved that it fights cancer
on various fronts. It increases the enzymes that help rid the body of
carcinogens and actually kills abnormal cells.
Fruits ( Strawberry and Apple )
Strawberries and apple are said to help in prevention of breast cancer .
Strawberries are power-packed with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
compounds that could aid in breast cancer prevention. Lab studies
suggest that apple peel can actually fight the spread of cancer cells.
Spinach
It has the best nutrients your body needs to fend off cancerous cells,
i.e. fibre, vitamin B, phytochemicals, chlorophyll and more.
Beans/Legumes
They contain folate (folic acid), fibre and a host of nutrients that
prevent cancer risk.
Coupled with a healthy diet its very important that we remain physically
active to lower the risk of breast cancer. Prevention is always better
than cure so lets all eat right and keep cancer away.