Although breast cancer is a nightmare for thousands of modern women, medical research shows that food can become the "best medicine" for its prevention and treatment. Recently, the British "Daily Mail" synthesized the world's most authoritative research findings to release the most detailed dietary guide for preventing and treating breast cancer in history—besides eating more fruits and vegetables, women must also be extra careful with certain details to make their breasts healthier and more beautiful. Differentiate between good and bad fats
Currently, there are three types of "bad" fats considered to increase the risk of breast cancer: saturated fatty acids found in meat, eggs, and dairy products; trans fats present in margarine, cookies, and pastries; and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids found in vegetable oils. Although these fats are beneficial for the heart, they carry a certain carcinogenic risk, so their intake must be strictly limited. "Good" fats, on the other hand, include alpha-linolenic acid found in olive oil, avocados, and nuts; and omega-3 fatty acids abundant in fish oil, flaxseed oil, and soybean oil. Therefore, eating fish twice a week or two teaspoons of olive oil is a great choice for women.
In addition, dairy products are also a major food source of "good" fat—conjugated linoleic acid, but remember to always choose skimmed dairy products from which most of the fat has been removed, otherwise it will have the opposite effect. Drink tea moderately and limit alcohol
A new study published this year by the Toronto Women's Health Center in Canada pointed out that if women can drink 4-6 cups of coffee daily, the incidence of breast cancer will be reduced by 25%-70%, even for women with a family history of breast cancer. This is because coffee can reduce the production of carcinogenic estrogen. However, pregnant women should reduce their intake due to caffeine.
At the same time, because tea and coffee contain polyphenoids with antioxidant effects that can reduce the occurrence of cancer, Japanese scientists recommend drinking 4-5 cups of green tea daily.
Even moderate alcohol consumption can increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. Alcohol raises estrogen levels in the blood, thereby triggering breast cancer. This is especially important for women who are currently using estrogen replacement therapy.
In view of this, a UK government agency recommends that women should not drink more than 2 alcohol units per day (1 alcohol unit is approximately equal to 10ml of pure alcohol), which means a maximum of 50ml of low-degree liquor, 160ml of red wine, or 400ml of beer daily. Meat and fish "clash"
If the intake of meat and poultry is too high, the anti-cancer effect will be greatly diminished even if enough fish is eaten. Therefore, meat should not be consumed more than 5 times a week.
At the same time, the cooking method is also very important. Overcooked meat, poultry, and fish can produce carcinogens such as nitrosamines, which can increase the chance of cancer by 3%; if food is fried or grilled, the content of carcinogens will increase tenfold. Here's another little tip: adding vinegar and lemon juice when cooking meat might have a better anti-cancer effect.