Statistics show that 1 in 3 American women will suffer with some form of breast cancer. Wouldn't you want to try to prevent this from happening if you could? Maintaining a healthy weight and a healthy lifestyle is important to all aspects of your physical and mental health. But there are more things you can do to help specifically ward off breast cancer:
Snack on walnuts. A 2 oz. daily snack of walnuts slows breast cancer growth 50% or more in five weeks according to the American Institute for Cancer Research. These nuts have powerful antioxidants that stall the growth of abnormal cells on contact.
Brussels sprouts can reduce the cancer risk by 40%. This cruciferous vegetable is loaded with indole, a compound that stops tumor growth the same way chemotherapy drugs do. Other indole rich options are cauliflower, broccoli, bok choy, watercress, kale, collards and turnips.
Women who walk or work out three to five hours a week cut their risk of breast cancer in half says Harvard University researchers. Physical activity reduces levels of cancer fueling estrogen.
Try to get at least 15 minutes of sunshine every day, or take 1,000 mg. of Vitamin D. This has been shown to reduce breast cancer risk 30%.
Incorporate 2 tbs. of ground flax seed in your daily diet to reduce your breast cancer risk as much as 72% a study at Johns Hopkins University suggested. Flax contains compounds called lignans, which help your liver break down and excrete harmful hormones.
A spice that has recently risen to number one status in the spice world is turmeric! It is strongly proven to fight in warding off all types of cancer. Renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties, this spice contains curcumin - a compound known to interfere with chemicals that cause inflammation. It is helpful both when ingested and when applied topically to skin conditions or injuries.
A popular drink made in the Nutri-Bullet food extractor (to reap the full benefits and nutrients from your food) is called the Turmerific: in the Nutri-Bullet cup put 50% spinach leaves, piece of pineapple, piece of papya, 1/4 lime, 1/4 lemon, 1/4 grapefruit, 1 tbsp. flax seeds and 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder. Fill with water up to the MAX line on the cup and extract and blend away.
Start off with one healthy shake a day made in your Nutri-Bullet (there are many healthy recipes in the books that come with the Nutri-Bullet) and before you know you'll be thinking - why didn't I start this sooner?
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