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    4 Foods That Fight Breast Cancer

    By FITNESS Magazine | Healthy Living – Fri, Sep 23, 2011 5:29 PM EDT

    By Maura Kelly

    Organic forms of selenium, a trace mineral in plants and grain-fed animal protein, may guard against breast cancer by normalizing the body's circadian rhythms (the internal clock that regulates how many estrogen receptors -- often linked to the disease -- your cells produce). Get your beneficial daily dose, 55 micrograms, with the selenium-rich foods here and double down on their other health perks.

    Related: Shop for a Cause: BCA Products

    Tuna

    3 ounces light, canned in oil: 65 micrograms selenium

    Also contains: B6: helps the immune system Niacin: lowers cholesterol

    Source: Helmut Zarbl, PhD, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New Jersey

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    Related: How to Fight Breast Cancer at Any Age


    Beef

    4 ounces, cooked: 43 micrograms selenium

    Also contains: Iron: fights fatigue Protein: builds muscle

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    Related: How Your Weight Affects Your Breast Cancer Risk



    Portobello Mushrooms

    1 cup, grilled and sliced: 27 micrograms selenium

    Also contains: Potassium: regulates heart function

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    Related: How to Give Yourself a Breast Self-Exam



    Low-Fat 2% Cottage Cheese

    1/2 cup: 11 micrograms selenium

    Also contains: Calcium: strengthens bones

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    14 comments

    • Maeera
      Maeera  •  5 months ago
      This is the stupidest article I've ever read. Nobody knows what causes breast cancer, and if we did, we would be able to prevent it. I had breast cancer and I'm 26 years old. I'm one of the healthiest people you'd ever meet. I'm 5'1'' and weigh 103 pounds and eat healthy and exercise, and I still got cancer. You shouldn't tell people if they eat certain things (especially red meat which is a contributer to so many cancers, including breast and colon) they can prevent cancer, because we don't know how to prevent it.
    • aaiillbbhhee
      aaiillbbhhee  •  5 months ago
      What about brazil nuts?!
    • Geoff
      Geoff  •  5 months ago
      Steve - Here Here good Post . I couldn't agree more that a valued individual nutrient is much better eaten in a wholesome food that is appropriate (!) for the specific person's health condition or therapeutic food goal .... in this case Breast cancer prevention. I have the 'wonder if's' you have about the author's true motive or training.
    • Steve
      Steve  •  5 months ago
      I don't know where you are getting your information, but this is some of the most horrible nutrition advice when it comes to cancer prevention. There is established research that both dairy (casein protein/hormones/fats) and animal meat (fats/animal protein) contribute significantly to cancer. Read "The China Study" body of research for starters. It is bad science to assume that a vitamin or mineral that may be beneficial in isolation, continues to be so when consumed in a certain food. Meat and dairy are both extremely bad for breast cancer in particular. It makes me wonder if the author is just a shill for the meat and dairy industry.
    • anonymous
      anonymous  •  5 months ago
      nutrisystem not too good, biggest loser doesn t has sugar free dessert the best is shape lovers, has low sodium food and sugar free dessert delivery everyday to tour door.
    • anonymous
      anonymous  •  5 months ago
      nutrisystem not too good, biggest loser doesn t has sugar free dessert the best is shape lovers, has low sodium food and sugar free dessert delivery everyday to tour door.
    • anonymous
      anonymous  •  5 months ago
      the best food is the one you can make fresh.
    • anonymous
      anonymous  •  5 months ago
      mixed nut are realy good too.
    • anonymous
      anonymous  •  5 months ago
      1% cottacheese, is the best choice, alone or with pineapple.
    • anonymous
      anonymous  •  5 months ago
      nutrisystem not too good, biggest loser doesn t has sugar free dessert the best is shape lovers, has low sodium food and sugar free dessert delivery everyday to tour door.
    • anonymous
      anonymous  •  5 months ago
      nutrisystem not too good, biggest loser doesn t has sugar free dessert the best is shape lovers, has low sodium food and sugar free dessert delivery everyday to tour door.
    • anonymous
      anonymous  •  5 months ago
      nutrisystem not too good, biggest loser doesn t has sugar free dessert the best is shape lovers, has low sodium food and sugar free dessert delivery everyday to tour door.
    • anonymous
      anonymous  •  5 months ago
      my favorite is cottacheese with pineapple, is realy good.
    • Luis
      Luis  •  5 months ago
      I have personally seen people use these products and help fight cancer http://www.myganocafe.com/texasmocha
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