Prepare breast cancer The second most common type of cancer among women in the world, according to statistics from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARCBesides genetic or family history of cancer, age, obesity and other non-modifiable risk factors, your lifestyle also plays an important role in increasing or decreasing your risk of breast cancer.
Recent research has also revealed that certain foods can increase the risk of developing the disease by regarding 20%.
According to French doctors, women who ate an “unhealthy” vegetarian diet were more likely to develop breast cancer.
The study, which was presented in Nutrition 2022 Live Onlinea comparative analysis of healthy plant foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, and “unhealthy” carbohydrates – foods like refined grains, which include white rice, flour and bread.
After tracking more than 65,000 postmenopausal women over two decades, doctors found that those who ate the healthiest options had a 14% lower risk of developing breast cancer, while those who ate “unhealthy” vegetarian options had a 14% increased risk. 20% of the disease.
Sanam Shah, from the Center for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health at the University of Paris-Saclay, said: “These findings highlight that increasing consumption of healthy plant foods and decreasing consumption of less healthy plant foods and animal foods may help prevent all types of breast cancer.”
The role of carbohydrates in the body
The study recommends that cutting out some common carbohydrates can help prevent breast cancer.
They include foods such as potatoes as well as sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juices.
However, carbohydrates play an important role in the human body. They are one of the main sources of energy. They help maintain muscle, promote digestive health, and some forms of carbohydrates also help improve heart health and diabetes.
So why do carbohydrates seem unhealthy?
Unhealthy carbs vs. ‘healthy’ carbs
When it comes to carbohydrates, you should note that there are three main types of carbohydrates: sugars, starches, and fiber.
Sugars, also called simple carbohydrates, are found in common “unhealthy” foods such as candy, processed foods, and regular soda.
Starches are complex carbohydrates made up of many simple sugars combined. Your body needs starches to break down sugars and create energy.
Finally, fiber is also a complex carbohydrate, which your body cannot break down which is why eating fibrous foods will keep you full for a longer period of time.
However, you can simply break down carbs into “good” carbs, which are complex carbs, and “bad” carbs, which are simple carbs.
Simple carbohydrates found in soda, candy, sweets and processed foods should be eliminated from your diet as they increase the risk of various diseases.
Conversely, foods that contain complex carbohydrates contain more important nutrients, including fiber and B vitamins.
Other risk factors for breast cancer
According to the World Health Organization, certain factors increase the risk of breast cancer including increased age, obesity, family history of breast cancer, history of exposure to radiation, reproductive history (such as the age at which menstruation began and age at first pregnancy), tobacco use and treatment Postmenopausal hormonal.
In addition, behavioral choices and related interventions can reduce the risk of developing the disease, according to the World Health Organization. These include:
– Breastfeeding
Regular physical activity
Weight control
Avoid exposure to tobacco smoke
Avoid prolonged use of hormones
Avoid excessive exposure to radiation
Recognize the symptoms of breast cancer in time
Some of the symptoms of breast cancer most commonly recognized by the World Health Organization include:
Breast lump or thickening
A change in the size, shape, or appearance of the breast
Dimpling, redness, pitting, or any other change in the skin
A change in the appearance of the nipple or a change in the skin around it (the areola)
