4 Soy and tofu can also increase survival rated of those being treated for breast cancer
One study found that a diet rich in soy could also prevent breast cancer. In fact soy can also help treat Irritable bowel disease. Stay tuned to this website for an article on how soy can reduce IBS. Soy is rich in isoflavones and scientists found that isoflavone rich foods could increase the survival rates of women being treated with estrogen receptor negative breast cancer. The same ingredients can also be found in foods such as Edamme, tofu, Miso soup and soy milk.
According to Doctor Dr. Esther John, of the Cancer Prevention Institute of California, "Our findings suggest that survival may be better in patients with a higher consumption of isoflavones.”
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All said and done, it isn’t hard to abide by the Mediterranean diet which is a healthy nutritious choice of food which is tasty too. The Mediterranean diet for breast cancer is an ideal choice that can also keep you fit and healthy and contribute to your weight loss programme. It is Olive oil which is the main ingredient in the Mediterranean diet combined with other ingredients that can keep most disease at bay.
Here is a video to help you know more about the Mediterranean diet.