| A lot has been written about the | | | | its healing capabilities, and modern |
| importance of eating a healthy, balanced | | | | scientists have started to confirm what |
| diet. There has been quite a debate in | | | | our ancestors first observed. Tea is |
| the press, as of late, regarding the | | | | rich in flavonoids, which are known to |
| importance of a healthy diet in relation | | | | have strong anti-oxidant properties. |
| to breast cancer prevention. Most would | | | | Kaempferol, one type of flavonoid, has |
| agree that maintaining a healthy diet is | | | | shown protective effects against cancer. |
| a good idea, regardless of the | | | | Research continues in this exciting |
| motivation. As we are discussing breast | | | | area, but the general consensus is that |
| cancer, let's explore some of the food | | | | 4 cups of tea per day can have lasting |
| that has been proven assist with breast | | | | benefits for your health. |
| cancer prevention. | | | | Curcumin has also shown great promise in |
| Foods that are rich in folate or folic | | | | the prevention of cancer. It is the |
| acid are extremely beneficial. This is | | | | active ingredient in Tumeric, a type of |
| a B-complex vitamin that is abundant is | | | | curry spice. Research has been |
| foods such as spinach, romaine lettuce, | | | | conducted for decades now, and it would |
| beans, peas, asparagus, and Brussels | | | | appear that Curcumin has extremely |
| sprouts. It can also be found in many | | | | powerful anti-inflammatory, |
| cereals, pastas, and breads. Research | | | | anti-oxidant, and anti-tumor properties. |
| has shown that mutations in DNA are more | | | | It has also been shown to interfere |
| likely to occur when an individual has a | | | | with cell-signaling pathways, which |
| deficiency of folate or folic acid. | | | | works to suppress the transformation and |
| Vitamin D has also shown great promise | | | | proliferation of cancerous cells. There |
| in the defense against cancer. It is a | | | | are some wonderful Indian restaurants |
| vitamin that assists in the absorption | | | | out there, so go out and treat yourself |
| of calcium, which is vital for the | | | | to a healthy curry dinner. |
| development of strong teeth and bones. | | | | Research in these areas continues at an |
| A recent report from the American | | | | astounding pace, but for many people it |
| Association of Cancer Research states | | | | is too late for prevention. At times it |
| that the risk of developing breast | | | | may seem that we are losing the battle |
| cancer can be reduced by over 50% with | | | | against cancer, but there is still hope. |
| the assistance of Vitamin D. There are | | | | Advances in research and treatment are |
| various food-based sources of Vitamin D, | | | | being made each and every day. So |
| including milk, eggs, cod, salmon, and | | | | continue to support your local cancer |
| shrimp. It is also supplied in | | | | research facilities and organizations, |
| abundance by the Sun. Ten minutes per | | | | and have faith that a cure for this |
| day in the sun, without sunscreen and | | | | horrible disease will one day be found. |
| with 40% of your body exposed, can | | | | Until such time, give some thought to |
| produce as much as 5000IU of Vitamin D. | | | | your diet. It could save your life. |
| Tea has been praised for centuries for | | | | |