Eating to prevent breast cancer

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Extract from the article: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Its occurrence is attributed to various risk factors. However, it is possible to reduce the risk of breast cancer by eating a certain diet. Kpônou Mathieu Tobossi, a specialist in hygiene and food qua

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Its occurrence is attributed to various risk factors. However, it is possible to reduce the risk of breast cancer by eating a certain diet. Kpônou Mathieu Tobossi, a specialist in hygiene and food quality, lifts the veil on the food behaviors to adopt.

«Sugar, fats and trans fatty acids in industrial foods increase the risk of breast cancer. In contrast, a diet based on fruits, seasonal vegetables, vegetable oil, fish, protects against the risks of breast cancer», says Kpônou Mathieu Tobossi, food hygiene and quality specialist.
Focus on fruits and vegetables

Eating fruits and vegetables every day significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer. This risk reduction is effective on aggressive tumors. Consuming vegetables, vitamin C and foods rich in Beta-carotene can reduce the risk by 25%, 20% and 18% respectively. They contain anticancer phytochemicals, substances that promote the elimination of toxins as well as many antioxidants that limit the risk of premature aging of cells. To prevent breast cancer, avoid consuming too much animal fat as it increases the risk of developing breast cancer by 33%. Reduce to 20g/day fat intake.
Avoid or limit alcohol

Alcohol consumption is directly responsible for many cancers. Alcohol is a risk factor for breast cancer from the first drink. Over 2 glasses of alcohol per day, the risk of cancer increases by 60%. Some cases of breast cancer are related to excessive drinking. The risk of cancer recurrence in general is also increased by alcohol.

Ensure adequate vitamin D intake

It is important to reasonably expose yourself (10 to 20 minutes per day) to the sun to promote the production of vitamin D. Vitamin D is also in your plates (cod liver, mackerel, sardine, veal liver...). It is also possible to supplement with vitamin D orally. Ask your doctor for advice.

Jean ELI