It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To all the women (and men since they can get breast cancer too) in my life I'd like to pass on Dr. Weil's seven nutrition tips:Diet and nutrition can play a significant role in the chances of developing breast cancer, especially if you have a family history of the disease. The following dietary practices may help to prevent or lessen the risks - I encourage all women to give them a try:
- Keep your fat content low. Below 25 percent of your daily calories is ideal.
- Avoid animal fats, polyunsaturated fats (many vegetable oils), and hydrogenated oils (margarines and vegetable shortenings) - all can increase cancer risks.
- Use healthy fats: monounsaturates such as extra virgin olive oil, freshly ground flaxseed and oily fish such as wild Alaskan salmon and sardines (which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids) may reduce your risk of breast cancer.
- Include whole soy products in your diet. Soy foods contain many cancer-protective substances, including isoflavones. Try to eat one to two servings of whole soy-based foods a day.
- Avoid alcohol. Even in modest amounts, alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
- Minimize your consumption of conventionally raised meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. Replace with organic, hormone-free versions and use sparingly.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables! They contain many different cancer-protective phytonutrients.
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