10 Recommendations To Prevent Breast Cancer – The American Institute For Cancer Research
By Aqiyl Aniys | January 6th, 2015 | Modified - January 6th, 2015
The American Institute for Cancer Research believes the healthiest diets revolve around whole plant foods. Based on studies the institute developed recommendations to prevent cancer.
Breast cancer risk was reduced by sixty percent in women who met five of the recommendations compared to women who met none of the recommendations. Cancer risk for numerous cancers was also reduced by adhering to the institute’s recommendations.
10 Recommendations To Help Prevent Cancer
- Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.
- Be physically active for at least 30 minutes a day.
- Limit the consumption of energy dense foods and processed juices and soda.
- Eat more plant-based foods including fruits, vegetables, nut, legumes, and grains.
- Avoid eating processed meat and limit the consumption of red meat including beef, pork, and lamb.
- Do not consume or limit the consumption of alcohol.
- Limit the consumption of salty and salty processed foods.
- Do not use supplements to protect against cancer.
- Mothers should breastfeed exclusively for up to six months.
- Cancer survivors should follow the recommendations for cancer prevention after treatment.
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