Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How to Create a Breast Cancer Prevention Diet Plan as Part of your Total Body Wellness Program to Help Reduce Your Cancer Risk At Every Stage of Life.

You are what you eat. Even when you are young, eating poorly will eventually catch up with you. Eating a natural diet not only helps your body by boosting your immune system, it also keeps the body operating in good condition on the inside. One cancer that is a big concern is breast cancer. Besides having yearly mammograms when you turn 40, women can also make nutritional changes to lower their breast cancer risk. 

These changes include adding more of the following to your diet...

Fruits and vegetables contain complex carbohydrates as well as other substances like antioxidants. Antioxidants fight free radical damage in the body. Free radicals are by-products of cellular metabolism. They also come from the environment, second-hand smoke, foods and stress.

These particles bombard the organs and cause the signs of aging and the breakdown of body systems that can lead to diseases like cancer. Here are some types of fruits and vegetables that are particularly good for fighting cancer and should be included in your Breast Cancer Prevention Diet:

• Cruciferous veggies - These are your broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. They contain sulfur compounds that help fight cancer.

• Alliums - This is a type of vegetable family that includes onions, garlic and leeks. They may make you cry when you cut them, but they are good for you. Garlic helps lower cholesterol. All of them contain antimicrobial properties. In addition, they can slow or retard cancer growth.

• Berries - Raspberries, strawberries and blueberries are just a few of these fruits that contain lots of antioxidant substances. Antioxidants can increase your resistance to disease as they help your body fight back. Consume as many antioxidants as you can naturally. These and other fruits contain phenols, which help boost the immune system.

Breast Cancer Prevention Diet Tip #2: Look to Soy for Lean Protein

Soy is a form of plant protein. When it comes to protein, we often get the bulk of it from animal sources. The disadvantage of this is that animal meat also contains a lot of fat. It is the fats that we don’t need. Soy provides all the benefits of lean protein without that added fat.

Breast Cancer Prevention Diet Tip #3: Legumes and Nuts..the healthy fats.

This group includes beans, lentils and peanuts. Legumes are rich in protein and low in fat. Beans are also high in fiber which flushes fat out of your system as it passes. Fiber also prevents constipation and helps your digestive system to function properly. Nuts contain protein and fat. Healthy fats and oils in nuts are crucial for your body’s cells.

While no one can predict cancer in any one person, you can reduce your risk significantly with a healthy diet.

To learn about our Women's Wellness Program featuring our Breat Cancer Prevention Diet & Fitness Plan which can follow online or on the go using the Body Focus EZDietPlanner & Fitness Tracker™, give our office a call.

In celebration of Breast Cancer Awerness Month, we will be holdinga FREE seminar at our office on Sept. 27th and Oct. 18th at 6:30 pm. Attend this FREE event to learn how to reduce your risks. All in attendance will learn more about our Breat Cancer Prevention Diet Plan & Fitness Plan. Click here to register.