Can Eating Plant Foods Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer?
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Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer. Approximately 13% of women will be diagnosed with female breast cancer at some point in their life. Is there such a thing as an anti-cancer diet and more specifically, can plant based eating reduce the risk of breast cancer? Find out with guest Easter Ho, ND, IFMCP. From breast cancer risk factors to current scientific research and specific food examples, Dr. Ho provides important prevention information that you don’t want to miss. In this episode you’ll hear: 2:15 – How common is breast cancer today? 3:20 – Breast cancer risk factors 4:40 – Is there such a thing as an anti-cancer diet? 7:45 – Does plant based eating reduce the risk of breast cancer? 10:30 – Fiber 11:35 – Isoflavones and is organic recommended for soy products? 12:30 – Is organic produce recommended? 16:30 – Does the link between diet and breast cancer change depending on the type of breast cancer? 18:00 – Dr. Ho’s prevention suggestions 19:40 – Herbs and spices 20:30 – Specific food recommendations for breast cancer prevention Guest Link: www.dreasterho.com Discount Codes mentioned in the episode: 20% off with code AFN at https://drinksound.com/ 15% off with code AFN at https://www.palermobody.com/ As referenced in this episode: For more about algae: https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/plant-based-diet/episode-5-algae-the-food-of-the-future/ For more on the health benefits of spices: Episode 18 of “Doctors+”: https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/ CREDITS: Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann
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