Dr. Oz recommended foods for preventing breast cancer
Green tea<p>
Studies show drinking three cups of green tea each day can reduce the risk of breast cancer by 50%. This is due to its antioxidant properties. <p>Dr. Oz recommends adding a little lemon to your tea to increase the antioxidant value.<p>
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- Green tea<p>
Studies show drinking three cups of green tea each day can reduce the risk of breast cancer by 50%. This is due to its antioxidant properties. <p>Dr. Oz recommends adding a little lemon to your tea to increase the antioxidant value.<p>
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- Garlic <p>
Garlic helps fight off breast cancer by boosting the immune system and reducing inflammation.<p>
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- Olive Oil<p>
Olive oil has tumor suppression properties. The oil contains components that calm HER2 receptors. Too much HER2 activity in the cells can lead to cancer formation. <p>HER2 positive cancers, which account for 25% of all breast cancers, are much more aggressive than other forms of the disease. <p>
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- Turmeric<p>Turmeric helps decrease estrogen. <p>Dr. Oz recommends 1 tsp of turmeric per day to help prevent breast cancer. Mix the spice into food items such as salad dressings, rice, or vegetable dishes.<p>
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- Cruciferous vegetables<p> These vegetables contain chemicals that act as estrogen binders in your gastrointestinal tract. Eating them helps reduce tumor stimulation. They also detoxify your liver, which reduces the number of toxins in the body that could trigger cancer formation. <p> This vegetable group includes kale, bok choy, swiss chard, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and collard greens.<p>
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- Seaweed <p>Eating seaweed is another way to reduce estrogen in the body. <p>Mix seaweed in with Asian style recipes.
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- Salmon<p>
Salmon and other oily fish, such as tuna and sardines, are a good source of vitamin D.
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- Some dairy products<p>
Look for dairy products fortified with vitamin D, such as milk, cheese, and yogurt.<p>
See the slideshow <a href="http://www.examiner.com/ExaminerSlideshow.html?entryID=999047">How to get more Vitamin D</a> for more ways to increase vitamin D intake.<p>
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