Many of us already know that consuming large amounts of fruit and vegetables is good for our health. But what perhaps few people know is that recent studies show that the consumption of certain types of vegetables can help prevent cancer.
Often nutrition and our lifestyle habits influence our state of health. In a previous article we explained that we must be careful because this bad habit doubles the risk of liver cancer.
Today, however, the editorial team wants to explain to its readers that some vegetables can help us reduce the risk of contracting other types of cancer. In fact, few people know that eating these vegetables greatly reduces the risk of breast cancer.
Let’s find out which vegetables we are talking about, how many to eat to enjoy their benefits and the results of the study.
Few people know that eating these vegetables greatly reduces the risk of breast cancer
This is what supports a study reported by the AIRC Foundation for Cancer Research. According to this study by Harvard University researchers, consuming fruit and vegetables may have effects on breast cancer incidence.
This prospective study began in the 1970s and examined over 182,000 women. The subjects were all aged between 27 and 59 years. The researchers then analyzed the data obtained. Keep in mind that the study considers a teacup-sized serving of raw or cooked vegetables. The results show that those who consume more than 5 and a half servings a day run a lower risk of contracting breast cancer. On the other hand, the study found no significant evidence regarding fruit juices.
Yellow, orange and cruciferous vegetables
These are the vegetables that led to the results of the study. Obviously the results change according to the types of vegetables consumed. Vegetables to consider are those high in carotene and cruciferous vegetables. Then yellow and orange vegetables such as carrots and pumpkins, rich in carotene and antioxidants. Among the cruciferous vegetables we have broccoli and cauliflower.
But that is not all. Scientists speculate that a higher intake of fiber and antioxidants from these vegetables help reduce the risk of cancer.
These evidences make us reflect above all because never as in recent years the incidence of cancer has increased so much. For this reason it is increasingly important to pay attention to what we eat.