Needless to say, how serious the problem of increasing occurrence of breast cancer is for today’s public health. Millions of women around the world have to fight against it and do everything possible in order not to lose this hard war. Latest studies suggest that regular consumption of the following natural foods is linked to lower chances of breast cancer in every modern woman.

1. Spinach. Studies suggest that eating just two servings of spinach a week can lower the risks of breast cancer up to 50%.

2. Garlic. Anti-cancer properties of garlic were proven by a number of researches in the world’s best scientific labs.

3. Tomatoes. This natural food is rich in lycopene, which can protect women against breast cancer and men against prostate cancer.

4. Grapes. Fresh concord grapes possess excellent cancer fighting properties. Therefore, consume fresh grapes instead of red wine.

5. Dark cherries. The studies showed that sore cherries have a natural compound which lowers the occurrence of breast cancer in rats.

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6. Green tea. No need to add anything: greed tea is one of the best sources of natural antioxidants.

7. Flaxseed. This natural product is very rich in lignin precursors, which according to the finding of scientific researches, inhibit breast cancer.

8. Broccoli, cauliflower and other cruciferous veggies. These veggies are rich in a phytonutrient called indole – 3 carbinol, which can lower the levels of a female hormone responsible for breast cancer formation.

9. Oranges, carrots and other orange color fruit and veggies. These natural foods are known for their high content of beta carotene, known for its properties to lower the chances of breast cancer.

Author Info: Hi! My name is Carla and I am a 5th year medical student at HYMS. I am interested in alternative medicine and I have done months researching the topic of herbal medicine. Besides, I like interviewing people and learning more about their experiences with one or another type of herbal treatments. I am willing to contribute to this site with my knowledge, and I would be happy to help you out to the best of my ability with any specific questions or problems related to alternative medicine.

One Response to “9 Foods To Keep Breast Cancer Away”

1. herbal treatments Says:
   June 19th, 2010 at 9:40 am

   By way of explanation; cancer cells are abnormal and are called free radicals. Free radicals attack healthy cells, divide and continue to spread throughout the body. Malignant cancers are life threatening and terminal. Benign cancers tend to be less invasive and not life threatening. They can however, become malignant in some rare cases. No one is safe from cancer. It affects people of all ages, young and aged. The elderly are most at risk given their frailty.