How to Eat Healthy to Help Prevent Breast Cancer

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from vinzfeller and more videos in the Better Health category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Help reduce your chances of developing breast cancer by eating foods that have shown promise in preventing it. To complete this How-To you will need: Cruciferous vegetables High-fiber foods Green tea A healthy weight Step 1: Eat your broccoli Eat broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables. They’re high in indoles, which reduce levels of estrogen, a hormone that can feed breast tumors. Step 2: Increase your fiber Getting at least 20 grams of fiber a day can cut your risk, especially if you’re postmenopausal. Look for cereals and breads whose first ingredient is a whole grain. Step 3: Sip green tea Sip green tea. It contains catechins, cancer-fighting antioxidants. Step 4: Limit alcohol Limit alcoholic beverages. In one study, having two to five drinks a day increased the risk of breast cancer 1.5 times compared with teetotalers. Step 5: Eat less fat Eat less trans fat, which is found in processed foods like cakes, crackers, and cookies. High blood levels of trans fat can double your risk. Tip: The American Heart Association recommends a daily trans fat intake of less than two grams per day …
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