There are many ways to potentially prevent breast cancer or at least reduce your risk. The best way to prevent breast cancer is by eating healthy and certain foods and nutrients. You will also find that exercise can help to prevent cancer by keeping your body and it’s immune system strong. The last item is sleep which will also help you to keep your body and it’s immune system strong in regards to cancer. 

First is your diet. You should try and stick to a diet that is primarily plant based because this has been shown to be a healthier diet in many studies. A plant based diet is also full of anti-oxidants that help to reduce your risk of cancer. The evidence supports fresh, organic fruits, vegetables and whole grains. If possible you should try and stick to organic versions.

One of the most protective families of vegetables is the cruciferous family of vegetables. Some good choices are broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, radishes and turnips.

Another nutrient that you should try and get more of is omega-3s. Omega-3′s shrink breast tumors and prevent metastasis. Some good sources of omega-3s are Flax seeds and fresh fish. Atlantic and farm raised salmon can contain high amounts of PCBs’ a potent cancer-causing agent and is to be avoided absolutely. Canned salmon is Pacific and wild so it is a good source of omega-3s.

You should also consider drinking green tea which has been found to slow the growth of 11 types of cancer including breast cancer through the action of powerful anti-oxidants. You should also get enough Folic acid and Vitamin B12. These vitamins have been found to prevent DNA mistakes from occurring preventing normal cells from mutating into cancer cells. Good sources of vitamin B-12 and or Folic acid are green vegetables, whole wheat, eggs, shellfish, sardines and salmon.

A spice you may want to consider adding to your diet is turmeric. Some studies indicate that  turmeric is potent at preventing cancer. Turmeric breaks down toxins in the liver, is an anti-inflammatory, is a powerful anti-oxidant, stimulates the immune system and promotes weight loss by emulsifying fat. You can also use garlic, ginseng, rosemary and black cohosh can also help to reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Vitamin E is also a good vitamin to get enough of in your diet. Vitamin E rich foods include avocados, almonds, sweet potatoes, leafy green vegetables, wheat germ and salmon. Vitamin E is a powerful anti-oxidant that helps neutralize free radicals.
You should also avoid sugar and refined carbs because these can cause a surge in insulin and some studies indicate that this can cause a higher risk of breast cancer. Also cancer cells crave and thrive off of sugar.

Besides diet you should get at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three to five times a week. Some studies indicate that exercise can lower the risk of breast cancer by 30 to 50 percent. Exercise is beneficial because it strengthens the immunes system. Exercise can also regulate blood sugar which can control insulin levels which can also reduce the risk of breast cancer.

You will also want to ensure you get enough sleep. You should get at least 7 hours of sleep per day in a dark room. Melatonin is a powerful anti-oxidant hormone that protects against breast cancer. Going to bed at 10 p.m. increases the production of melatonin. Any light can reduce this melatonin production so keep the lights out and the room dark.

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