Think Pinker

Although there is no magic bullet that will ensure we do not develop breast cancer, there are definitely things you can do to reduce your risk. Let’s have a look a few things that Dr. Boock suggests.

You need to reduce the amount of dietary fat you eat since there is a direct relationship between high fat diets and developing breast cancer. So it’s important that you reduce the amount of dietary fat in your diet.

Although fruits and vegetables alone might not reduce your risk of breast cancer, because they are packed with antioxidants they definitely help keep cancer at pay. Remember you need 5 servings a day.

If you are overweight and considered obese you need to loose the extra pounds since there is a direct link between breast cancer and obesity in women after menopause.

Alcohol is also directly associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer, so it’s wise to drink in moderation having no more than one drink per day.

Soy has had an awful lot of conflicting information but for the most part it is recommended that you have three servings of soy per day. They can be in the form of soy protein powder, supplements, soy pills, or soy foods.

Exercise is really good for you. Not only does it reduce your risk of developing breast cancer it also reduces your risk of osteoporosis and heart disease, and it plays an important role in managing your weight.

The bottom line is you need to stay active and eat healthy – together this can help reduce your risk of developing breast cancer.