October is Breast Cancer Awareness

October is finally here! Fall is in the air, Halloween is around the corner, but more importantly it is Breast Cancer Awareness month! 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates about 2,240 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among men in 2013. This means prevention is essential for everyone. Some of the best ways to reduce your risk of cancer include; maintaining a healthy weight, eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, limiting alcohol consumption and reducing sodium intake.

Easy to follow steps to reduce your risk of cancer through your lifestyle:

• Maintaining a healthy weight
o Including daily exercise
o Choosing low-fat food options
• Eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains
o Making half your plate fruits and vegetables which are known sources of cancer-fighting antioxidants
o Add a variety of color in your diet
o Make half your grains whole
• Limiting alcohol consumption
o No more than one drink daily for women and two for men
• Reducing sodium intake
o Choose low sodium labels
o Season foods with herbs and spices instead
o Avoid processed foods



Resources:
http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=9904
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancerinmen/detailedguide/breast-cancer-in-men-key-statistics
http://nutritionfacts.org/2011/09/26/breast-cancer-and-diet/preventing-breast-cancer/