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Calorie ranges 1300 to 2100
These menus are for women who are serious about taking
preventative steps to lower their risk for breast cancer. These
menus are predominantly plant-based; are low in saturated fats
yet moderate in unsaturated fats (the healthy fats); rich in
calcium and moderate in sugar and sodium. These templates are
high in fiber and whole-grains, which may help to fight breast
cancer by lowering levels of estrogen in the body. These menus
include good sources of unsaturated fats, specifically
monounsaturated fats and Omega-3 fatty acids in the form of
fish, flaxseed, and nuts, which also may help fight breast
cancer. The Breast Cancer Templates are jam-packed with foods
that contain phytochemicals, which may have a preventative
effect against certain diseases including breast cancer.
Phytochemicals include indoles in cruciferous vegetables such as
broccoli and cauliflower, polyphenols present in green or black
tea, lycopene in red colored produce, beta-carotene in orange
and yellow produce and isoflavones in legumes such as soybeans.
The foods contained in these menus increase your intake of not
only phytochemicals but also antioxidants, which also can help
to protect you from certain health problems such as breast
cancer. These menus provide antioxidants through a large variety
of colorful fruits and vegetables. |