Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, which is caused by various factors, such as DNA damage or genetic mutations. However, lifestyle also affects.
Lifestyle plays a critical role, and research links alcohol, smoking, estrogen exposure, and various diets—including Western diets high in processed foods—to an increased risk of breast cancer.
They also point out that certain eating patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet, reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Foods that help reduce the risk of breast cancer
1. Green leafy vegetables
2. Citrus fruits
3. Fish like salmon and sardines
4. Forest fruits
5. Fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut etc.
6. Allium vegetables – garlic, onions and leeks
7. Peaches, apples and pears
8. Vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli
9. Beans and chickpeas
10. Herbs and spices, such as parsley, rosemary, oregano, thyme, turmeric, ginger, etc.
What to avoid
1. Alooli
2. Fast foods
3. Fried foods
4. Processed meats like bacon, sausage
5. Added sugar
6. Processed carbohydrates
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