Breast Cancer Resources Center

In addition to the standard treatments and way to prevent breast cancer, you must also consider that diet can be an important factor in the defense against this disease. But many people today are unsure as to what would constitute a good diet that would help in this fight.

Firstly, antioxidant-rich food should be in your diet. The good news is, it probably already is. Foods which are antioxidant-rich include: blueberries, squash and especially tomatoes as these in particular also help men in defense of prostate cancer.

Vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage are good as well. These are known as leafy greens and aid in production of chlorophyll. You should also considered supplementing your diet with vitamins such as B, C and calcium. A multivitamin will take care of this need.

Omega-3 fatty acids are recommended as well. These can be found in fish such as salmon and tuna and most recently in specially developed eggs. For sources of protein, red meat can be used in moderation as too much leads to complications with the heart. Other sources of protein include tofu and soy as well as the fish listed above. Two servings of fish a day are a general recommendation. Fish oils high in Omega-3 are also becoming popular as they have been proven to be effective against tumor growth and can make a patient more receptive to radiation and chemotherapy treatments.

The key is to design a diet based on your needs and wants and to have everything in moderation. A healthy diet does not mean the complete absence of junk food, it just means that you decrease your intake. This is one part of the holistic approach to breast cancer treatment and prevention.