How to Prevent Breast Cancer: 9 Foods for Healthy Breasts

The three major cancers that Korean women should be careful about are uterine cancer, thyroid cancer, and breast cancer.

Among them, breast cancer is increasing particularly rapidly.

Experts recommend maintaining a healthy weight, drinking in moderation, and getting regular checkups to prevent breast cancer.

 

For middle-aged women who gain weight as female hormones decrease, it is important to manage their diet along with regular exercise.

In relation to this, based on data from health and medical media outlets such as 'MedicalNewsToday', it is said that regular consumption can help prevent breast cancer.

nuts =

 

According to a study conducted by a research team at Maastricht University in the Netherlands on 62,000 postmenopausal women over 20 years from 1986, women who followed a Mediterranean diet that included nuts such as walnuts, almonds, and pecans, as well as olive oil, had a 40% lower risk of developing breast cancer.

 

Pecans, the most antioxidant-rich nuts, contain 25% more oleic acid than olive oil, which is beneficial for breast cancer prevention. Furthermore, 90% of their total fat is unsaturated fatty acids, which help lower bad cholesterol and aid weight management.

 

 

 

green-yellow vegetables =

 

Green and yellow vegetables like carrots, broccoli, and kale, as well as fruits of various colors, also have breast cancer prevention effects. According to a research team at the Harvard School of Public Health, women who eat a lot of fruits and vegetables daily have a lower risk of breast cancer than those who eat fewer fruits and vegetables.

Cruciferous vegetables, especially broccoli, and yellow and orange vegetables have been shown to be effective against aggressive breast cancer.

 

 

blue-backed fish =

 

There are research results showing that omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in blue fish such as mackerel, tuna, and saury, reduce the risk of breast cancer. According to a research team at Cardiff University in the UK, fish oil with high omega-3 fatty acid content

It has been shown to be effective in treating breast cancer metastasis.

 

 

seeds =

 

Seeds like sesame, perilla, and flaxseed contain linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that has been shown to inhibit the development of breast and colon cancer. Flaxseed is also rich in lignans, which help prevent breast and prostate cancer. A research team at the University of Toronto in Canada fed flaxseed to mice with breast cancer and found that it inhibited cancer cell proliferation.

 

 

curcuma =

 

People have used turmeric for centuries to reduce inflammation.

And research suggests that curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may help prevent the spread of breast cancer and reduce the damage chemotherapy does to other parts of the body.

berries =

 

Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries are rich in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system. They also contain antioxidants that protect the body from cell damage.

 

 

grape =

 

Grapes, especially red and purple ones, are high in resveratrol, an antioxidant linked to the prevention of breast, liver, and stomach cancer.

 

 

soy foods =

 

Several years ago, a study in rodents found a link between soy foods and breast cancer. However, recent research suggests that rodents and humans process soy differently. Healthy soy foods, such as soybeans (peas), tofu, and tempeh, are safe and contain phytonutrients called isoflavones, which may help prevent cancer.

 

 

whole grains =

 

Whole grains are an important source of bioactive phytochemicals, natural compounds that may help prevent or manage breast cancer. Studies have shown that women who consume whole grains seven or more times a week have a reduced risk of breast cancer.

 

 

 

Reporter Kwon Soon-il (kstt77@kormedi.com)