KABC News of Los Angelos reportsthat women should eat foods that promote “breast health,” similarly to how everyone should eat food that promote “heart health.”
Number one on the list of foods to eat is flax because flax is one of the best sources of lignans, which are believed to help prevent cancer.
A second recommended food is fish – especially wild salmon, mackerel, and sardines. What KABC does not tell you is that both flax and the fish they listed are also high in omega-3 fatty acids.
Third is whole grains. No rationale is provided for why whole grains are important, but I’m always in favor of whole foods because unlike processed grains, they still have all their nutrient value.
The fourth food listed, tumeric, was a food I had not heard of before. It is believed to lower estrogen levels in post-menopausal women. And like flaxseed, it is believed to help reduce inflammation.
Fruits and vegetables, which should be in everyone’s diet, was listed fifth.
And the last food(s) on the list were green tea and tofu because they contain flavanoids (antioxidants).
The article goes on to list 31 days worth of health tips, which are well worth reading. And for those who prefer watching to reading, the link also provides a nice video.
