| As has been discussed in other breast cancer | | | | problem, this is a good thing. However, you must be |
| prevention articles, one of the main ways to prevent | | | | careful not to overdo it as you will gain weight. |
| breast cancer is to eat a healthy diet which is rich in | | | | Another good food is oats. Oats aid in lowering |
| vegetables, fiber and low in fat. However, there has | | | | cholesterol and are full of fiber, which helps in |
| been little mention as to what foods can be eaten | | | | digestion as well. A recommended intake is 35 grams. |
| that will specifically aid in breast cancer prevention. | | | | One of the absolute best foods to eat, not just for |
| The following are my top five foods. This are not | | | | breast cancer prevention but for general vitality is |
| listed in any order of importance so feel free to mix | | | | garlic. Garlic is rich in antioxidants, and can help |
| and match as it relates to your specific needs and | | | | prevent other forms of cancer as well. Garlic is one |
| diet. | | | | of the best choices one can make when designing a |
| The first food is tomatoes. Tomatoes are rich in | | | | healthy diet. |
| vitamin C and unsalted help in preventing breast as | | | | Lastly, wine is helpful as well. Red wine specifically |
| well as prostate cancer in men. There are also good | | | | contains tannin, which can inhibit bacterial growth. It |
| for helping prevent cardiovascular disease. "The | | | | contains Vitamin C, E, and carotene, has anti-oxidation |
| redder, the better" as my Mom used to say. | | | | function, can effectively prevent cataracts, immune |
| Next there is nuts. These include peanuts as well as | | | | barriers, artery atherosclerosis, cardiovascular and |
| almond fruit. The main benefit can be seen in an | | | | cerebral vascular diseases and cancers. A glass a day |
| increase of good cholesterol while lowering the bad | | | | is recommended. |
| cholesterol. As someone who has this particular | | | | |