Breast cancer begins as a proliferation of cells in the breast tissue. and it is usually the most common diagnosed in women; although it can also affect men.
The portal MayoClinic explains that if you notice a lump or other change in the breast, it is necessary to schedule an appointment with a specialized doctor to perform the necessary examinations and give a timely diagnosis.
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What habits help reduce the risk of breast cancer?
1. Exercise regularly
Exercising regularly is vital to prevent breast cancerand this is because physical activity balances estrogen levels in women, thus avoiding hormonal excess, which can trigger the disease. Likewise, it also has anti-inflammatory effects and the ability to strengthen the immune system.
2. Eat more fiber
Eating high levels of fiber can also help prevent breast cancer, but also other types of this disease, such as colon cancer. This is because it helps regulate body weight, slow down the absorption of sugar in the intestine and reduce inflammation in the body, review Better with Health.
The recommendation, then, would be to include foods such as the following:
- Legumes: lentils, chickpeas and beans.
- Cereals: oats, brown rice and whole wheat bread.
- Fruits: apples, pears, bananas and red fruits.
- Vegetables: broccoli, carrots, spinach and artichokes.
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3. Follow a Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the most beneficial for the body. It includes a high consumption of fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, which help combat oxidative stress. The consumption of olive oil and oily fish should also be included, since both foods are rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
4. Moderate the intake of simple sugars and saturated fats
It is believed that eating sugar feeds cancer cellsthere is still no evidence of this. The truth is that a diet rich in simple sugars is associated with obesity and the development of metabolic syndrome, conditions that increase inflammation in the body and, therefore, the appearance of cancer.
5. Control body weight
Having a body mass index (BMI) above 25 means that you are overweight, which is related to a greater risk of breast cancer, since fatty tissue in the body causes changes in hormones such as resistance to insulin and the increase in estrogen concentration.
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