LOWER BREAST CANCER RATES LINKED TO DIET

Posted on Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 at 8:02 am

An ongoing study to determine why Hispanic and Black women have lower rates of breast cancer than whites, suggests that diet may play an important role. The study suggests that a diet rich in beans, fruits, and vegetables may be one factor and alcohol may be another. Although all three groups consumed similar amounts of fat and fiber, Hispanics appear to be more likely to eat beans and vegetables containing antitoxidants, substances with anti-cancer properties, and tend to eat the type of monosaturated fat found in olive oil. Whites also consume more alcohol, especially beer, than either Hispanics or blacks,

4 Proven Ways To Lower Nutrient Loss In Foods

1) When shopping for produce, always choose fresh fruits and vegetables with care. Regardless of the price, don’t buy produce that has bruises or cuts or that simply doesn’t look fresh.

2) Don’t soak fresh fruits and vegetables in still water for any length of time or the nutrients may pass into the water. Instead, wash your fruits and vegetables under cold, running water. You can also use a small amount of dishwashing liquid to help remove any residue of fat-soluble pesticides that may remain on the food. And be sure to rinse all of your produce thoroughly.

3) Whenever possible, make salads just before you eat them. Valuable vitamins are lost when fruits and vegetables are cut up in advance and left exposed to air.

4) You should cook food for the shortest time possible. Then, eat it as soon as you can and don’t allow the food to stay hot for prolonged periods. If you thaw frozen vegetables or fish before cooking, cook them immediately.