Eat these foods to prevent breast cancer! Watch slideshow

Recent studies have shown that breast cancer has become the most common form of cancer among Indian women, surpassing cervical cancer as the deadliest of all cancers.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) also predicted that by 2020 the number of breast cancer cases will increase to an alarming figure.

Though early detection and regular medical-checkups are considered neccesary, but it is also important to eat healthy to fight the deadly cancer cells.

Eating a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.

Here are some foods that prevent breast cancer:

Garlic helps to slow tumour growth and also prevent the risk of developing breast cancer as it contains rich amount of cancer-fighting compound called allium.

Pomegranates contains a compound that might help fight cancer’s growth, especially estrogen-dependent cancers.

Broccoli is considered as one of the best foods that fight cancer due to the presence of a compound called sulforaphane.

Dark-green leafy vegetables like kale, spinach probably are considered good for health as it contains all the best nutrients the body needs to fend off cancerous cells, i.e. fibre, vitamin B, phytochemicals, chlorophyll and more.

Salom contains rich source of omega-3s and vitamins B12 and D that helps to regulate cell growth and prevent cancer.

Walnuts are considered an ideal anti-breast cancer food as it contains rich amount of omega-3-fatty acids, natural phytosterols and antioxidants.

Berries contains antioxidants and phytochemicals that play a role in reducing oxidation and cancer cell formation in the body.  

By Irengbam Jenny