October is Breast Cancer Prevention Awareness Month

Although the fight is still going on to prevent breast cancer I always think it’s a good idea to remind women of the basic facts for breast cancer prevention: "AICR experts estimate that overall, about 1/3 of cancers in the 1.4 million cancers that occur every year in the US could be prevented by following these three few basic guidelines":

1. Move! Health authorities suggest about 30 minutes a day. It’s not only good for breast cancer prevention but it’s just plain good for your body in countless other ways.
2. Maintain a healthy weight. Use the BMI as a basic calculator for this. It’s a mathematical equation that determines health risk according to your weight.
3. What we eat is obviously a big indicator in terms of fighting all diseases besides breast cancer. Most reputable health organizations are suggesting nine to eleven servings of fruits and vegetables not just a mere five a day although that’s an admirable start. Here’s the best list of cancer fighting foods: beans, berries, cruciferous, dark leafy greens, flaxseed, garlic, grapes, green tea, tomatoes, and 100% whole grains foods (not the processed versions). Some authorities suggest soy is beneficial but as a professional CNC I personally believe there’s too much controversy around it to actually suggest it for cancer prevention. (But if you do consume it make sure it is not genetically modified, always cooked and consumed in moderation.)