October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. What are you doing to guard your body against breast cancer?
Yes. You can actually make wise choices when it comes to your nutrition and lifestyle.
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EPISODE 1356 Bethany Palmer, I Am A Survivor
In 2018, it’s estimated that among women and men in the United States, there will be: (per American Cancer Society, 2018)
Women
- 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer
- 40,920 breast cancer deaths
Men
- 2,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer
- 480 breast cancer deaths
Conventional medicine sometimes overlooks the preventive side of caring for your body. It truly depends on your medical provider.
The K.I.S.S. ~ Guard your body against breast cancer!
You can make powerful and effective decisions to guard your body against breast cancer. Understand that you always want to work in conjunction with your medical provider.
- REDUCE or ELIMINATE SUGAR. The simplest way to guard your body against breast cancer is to eliminate sugar. And that means you will be reducing the amount of processed food you are eating too when watching your sugar intake.
- INCREASE FIBER. Most of us are not eating enough fiber. Fiber is critical for our gut and overall health. Aim for 35 grams per day by eating foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and whole grains like brown rice.
- PAIR PROTEIN and FAT WITH EVERY MEAL. Protein and fat is essential for rebuilding and healing your body. Some good protein sources include fish, meat, poultry, and eggs. Nuts, seeds, and legumes are good plant-based protein sources along with containing healthy fats. These help balance the blood sugar effects of carbohydrates. Keep in mind that fats help you absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
- CONSUME MULTIVITAMIN. You want to supplement your nutrients with a multivitamin plus fish oil (controls inflammation).
- CONTROL STRESS. Managing stress is an essential lifestyle trait your want to adopt. You can enjoy meditation, yoga, deep breathing; whatever helps YOU to manage your stress.
- SUPPORT YOUR GUT. Eat fermented foods along with fiber and probiotics to keep your gut healthy. This keeps your immune system working well.
- REDUCE TOXINS. Watch what you expose yourself to including cleaners, cosmetics, shampoos/conditioners, lotions, etc. Also, drink good water and high-quality food sources. Know what you use and where it comes from.
- INTENTIONAL MOVEMENT. Fitness keeps your body strong and resilient by improving insulin sensitivity, balancing estrogen and maintaining a healthy body weight. Studies show a correlation between regular exercise and a reduction in breast cancer.
- SLEEP. SLEEP. SLEEP. Make sure you are getting your 7-9 hours of sleep per night. And realize you cannot make up for sleep lost. You don’t get your sleep back. So make it a priority.
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