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Nutrition After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

A review of which foods to choose

to fight breast cancer and how to

make them a practical part of your diet

.

Dacia Lyn Breeden, RD, LD

Let’s Get Acquainted!My Family

My Work

My Passion

My Hope for You!

My Family

My Work

My PassionNutrition: How and Why to eat healthyHow it all beganMother’s cancer diagnoses

Family members affected by cancer

What can I do?

Understanding the power of nutrition

Applying to my own life

Sharing with others

My Hope for you today!To better understand the role of nutrition as your ally in your health journey.

Making good nutrition choices easy!

Making good nutrition choices practical!

Spread the word!

Today’s GoalsThe Food10 foods to choose specifically for breast cancer.The Science

Why these foods are important.

The Practical

How to make these foods an easy addition to your diet.

Beans The Food : Beans (Black Beans)

The Science:

One

study found six flavonoids in the coats of black beans with potent

antiproliferative

activities against hormone receptor positive

(ER+/PR+) breast

cancer cells. Another study found that tannins isolated from black beans inhibited angiogenesis. (Angiogenesis

: The growth of new blood vessels, without which tumors cannot grow beyond a tiny size. Cancer cells induce angiogenesis during early stages of tumor development — this is a crucial step that separates preinvasive and dormant forms of cancer from invasive and metastatic growth.)

A study of the diets of 90,630 women in the Nurses Health Study II found a significant inverse relationship between breast cancer and the intake of beans. The Practical

:

Try bean burgers and tacos.

Make hearty weeknight pasta with whole-grain penne pasta, black beans, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped kale and diced feta cheese. Try black bean soup in the crockpot for an easy, filling, and nutritious supper.

Sidenote

: You may want to buy a few bottles of bean-o.

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BlueberriesThe Food : Blueberries

The Science:

Research suggests that

pterostilbene

, a phytonutrient in blueberries, can halt the growth of breast cancer

tumors

by causing cancerous cells to self-destruct, a process called apoptosis. And frozen wild blueberries are just as antioxidant- and nutrient-packed as

fresh.The Practical:

Add blueberries to smoothies, salads, oatmeal, yogurt, pancake batter, popsicles.

EggsThe Food : EggsThe Science:

Choline, an essential nutrient abundant in eggs, is associated with a 24 percent reduced risk of breast cancer, according to a U.S. study involving more than 3,000 women. This essential nutrient, found in the yolk, is necessary to ensure proper cell functioning. The U.S. Institute of Medicine says women should aim for 425 milligrams per day; there are 126 milligrams in a large egg.

The

Practical:

Keep

hard-boiled eggs

as an easy snack; add to your green salad or tuna or chicken salad. Veggie omelets or frittatas make a quick and filling meal for breakfast or supper.

KaleThe Food: KaleThe Science: Components of kale have been found to down-regulate hormone receptor expression, promote apoptosis, suppress cell cycle progression and inhibit angiogenesis of human breast cancer cells. Consumption

has

been shown to reduce the estrogen metabolite 16alpha-hydroxyestrone, which is a breast cancer promoter, and to be marginally inversely associated with breast cancer risk in population studies. A Korean study found an association between kale consumption and lower incidence of breast cancer. Kale components quercetin and I3C have been shown increase the anti-cancer effects of the chemotherapy drug Taxol (paclitaxel).

The Practical:

Chop into salads, add to soups or casseroles, kale chips!

MushroomsThe Food : MushroomsThe Science:

A study published in 

Nutrition and Cancer

 in 2010 found that higher mushroom intake is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer among women who are premenopausal. Cremini, oyster and shiitake mushrooms, among others, contain antioxidants such as L-

ergothioneine

for cancer protection.The Practical:

Add sliced mushrooms to scrambled eggs, frittatas, stews, stir-fries and ground meat for burgers and meatloaf.

PomegranatesThe Food : PomegranatesThe Science:

The crunchy seeds of a pomegranate

contain

ellagic acid, a potent antioxidant that may inhibit an enzyme that plays a role in breast cancer

development.

Researchers say the

ellagitannins

in pomegranates work by inhibiting aromatase, which is a key enzyme used by the body to make estrogen and plays a key role in breast cancer growth. You can get the same antioxidants from pure pomegranate juice, but drink only one cup (250 mL) a day to keep sugar intake in check, or have half of a fruit

.The Practical: Garnish salads, oatmeal and pilafs with pomegranate seeds. Add the juice to smoothies and iced tea.

SalmonThe Food : SalmonThe Science:

Salmon is one of the few foods to contain vitamin D in significant amounts. Researchers at Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital determined that increased intakes of the “sunshine vitamin” were associated with a 24 percent reduction in the risk of developing breast cancer. Vitamin D may prevent cells from becoming cancerous. Also, eating fresh or canned salmon provides docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a supercharged omega-3 fat that may kill off breast cancer cells and help stop the spread of the disease to other parts of the

body.

The Practical:

Add canned salmon to salads or use instead of beef in burgers and meatloaf

. Salmon patties, or as a great sandwich filling!

SpinachThe Food : SpinachThe Science:

Scientists

studied

some of the glyconutrients from spinach and found they inhibited destruction of DNA, cancer cell growth, and tumor growth. 

Premenopausal

women with the highest average intakes of dietary folate (a good source is spinach) had a 40 percent lower risk of breast cancer, according to a study in the 

American Journal of Epidemiology

 in 2011. The B vitamin is necessary for proper cell division, and stymies changes to DNA that may lead to breast cancer.

The Practical: Add to casseroles, quiches or frittatas, pasta dishes, scrambled eggs and even smoothies.

Sweet PotatoesThe Food: Sweet Potatoes

The Science

: High in carotenoids

which is

the natural pigment found in orange

foods. In a 2009 study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, the 

substance was linked to a “greater likelihood of breast cancer-free survival.

The Practical: Baked in the oven…easy!!! Slice and spray with a little olive and make your own sweet potato fries! Or add to soups for creamy texture and added nutrients. Makes a perfect side dish alternative to the white potato.

WalnutsThe Food : WalnutsThe Science:

Preliminary data suggests that snacking on up to two ounces

of

walnuts a day could halt the development of breast cancer

tumors.

Researchers from West Virginia’s Marshall University School of Medicine surmise that walnuts’ omega-3s, antioxidants and

phytosterols

may help slow the growth of cancerous cells. Phytosterols bind to estrogen receptors, so they would be expected to slow growth of breast 

cancers. The Practical: Add walnuts to brownie or muffin recipes. Or toast them in a dry skillet and add to salads, pizza and cooked grains such as

quinoa or rice.

Foods to Fight Breast Cancer Beans

Blueberries

Eggs

Kale

Mushrooms

Pomegranates

Salmon

SpinachSweet PotatoesWalnuts

In Conclusion – Keep it!Keep in mind that the right foods can be your ally and help you fight for your health.Keep it simple.

Keep it practical.

Keep living your best life after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Thank you!Additional References:American Institute for Cancer Research (www.aicr.com)Foodsforbreastcancer.com

Besthealthmag.com

Cancernutrition.com