In honor or Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to share some awesome info that was shared with me.

FIGHT BREAST CANCER WITH FOOD

There are certain that can help prevent breast cancer!

Beans - At least six bean-based meals a week are recommended for breast cancer prevention. Saponins, compounds found in beans, appear to protect cells from cancer-causing damage. Women who eat beans or lentils two or more times a week have a 34% lower breast cancer risk than those who eat them once a month or less.

Berries - Proven cancer-fighters, berries are laced with compounds that block stem cells associated with breast cancer formation, according to new University of Arkansas research. Fresh blueberries are best, and all you need is a 1/2 to 1 cup a day for the most protection.

Green Leafy Vegetables - Not only are these preventative, but they may help keep you cancer-free after treatment. 40% is the reduced rate of breast cancer recurrence with high intake of leafy greens.

Cooked Tomato Products - Think sauce, juice, canned tomatoes, tomato paste – a Swiss study of 700 women who ate lycopene found in the aforementioned products had a 36% lower breast cancer risk than women who don’t partake.

LOSE WEIGHT TO CUT YOUR BREAST CANCER RISK IN HALF

If you’re overweight, losing just 10% of your body weight slashes your risk of breast cancer up to 50%! It’s never too late to make lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of breast cancer!

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