Nutritional Therapy & Breast CancerBy Lisha

Vecchiarelli

What is Breast Cancer

(NBCF, 2013)

Prevention of Breast Cancer

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to a person’s health, especially for women who want to protect themselves against breast cancer,” said Dr. Steven Hotze” (Hotze, 2013).

Can Food Prevent Breast Cancer?

Nutrition for Breast Cancer Prevention

• Wild Salmon• Broccoli• Greens• Strawberries• Flax Seed

Supplements That Fight Breast Cancer

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids• Fish Oil• Flax Seed

Vegetables High in Folate that Fight Breast Cancer

• Broccoli• Asparagus• Spinach• Mustard Greens• Collard Greens• Brussel Sprouts• Avocado• Beets• Cauliflower• Beans (These foods are high in

Folate)

Fruits that Fight Breast Cancer

• Strawberries• Blueberries

Multivitamins and Minerals

30% Reduction of Morbidity in patients who take multivitamins

Vitamins That Fight Breast

CancerInteresting Facts:

There are fewer diagnoses of breast cancer in spring and summer (Vitamin D Council, 2013).

The opposite is true of winter and fall where the increase in breast cancer diagnosis most often occurs (Vitamin D Council, 2013).

Foods to Decrease the Chances of Breast

Cancer• Red meat•Grapefruit•Sugar

Before you Implement Change

Always do your research and ensure you verify with a health professional before you make changes to your diet or add supplements.

How to Find Out More Information

• NCCAM is an online source for more information on Breast Cancer Nutrition and Supplements (NIH,2014).

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/cancer?nav=gsa• “Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM)

is an international, peer-reviewed journal that seeks to understand the sources and to encourage rigorous research in this new, yet ancientworld of complementary and alternative medicine” (eCAM, 2013).

http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/• The Online Nutrition Source offers evidence-based diet & nutrition

data and information for health professionals and the public (Harvard School of Public Health, 2014).

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/

How to Find Out More Information

• American Society for Nutrition offers research with the greatest prospect to impact health and wellness.

http://www.nutrition.org/• Online research at MIT aspires to develop and implement

pioneering and cutting edge solutions to the worlds most disheartening challenges in research including cancer therapies which are enhanced through inspired collaboration with foremost research institutes and consortia globally (MIT, 2013).

http://web.mit.edu/research/• Eat to Beat Cancer™ Initiative, an online movement seeks to

improve health through cancer-fighting foods. “Based on the latest medical science, there are practical, healthy, and tasty food choices that can be made by you every day, at every meal, to incorporate cancer-fighting foods into your diet” (eattobeat.org, 2013).

http://www.eattobeat.org/

Eating a varied diet with plenty fruits and vegetables is going to be the single most important thing you can do for your health and wellbeing, it can even prevent cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

Of course your lifestyle is important also. Drinking plenty of water, incorporating exercise, and managing stress can all be implemented to enjoy longevity and prosperity!

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