Can Weight Loss Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer?

In light of Breast Cancer Awareness month, I'd like to share some very interesting facts that Dr. Kristi Funk presented on a recent YouTube interview hosted by Chef AJ.

Dr. Funk is a breast cancer surgeon who happens to be extremely energetic and passionate about what she does!

Here are a few things she covered:

• Red flags for the BRCA gene mutation; when to be tested, and what it means it you have it
• Being overweight is the highest preventable risk factor. Think of your weight at age 18, and then consider these statistics according to your current weight: Those who gain under 8 pounds stay at normal risk; a weight gain of between 8-14 pounds increases breast cancer risk 25%; a weight gain of 14-29 pounds = a 60% risk increase; over 29 lbs = a 90% increased risk.
• That's because fat cells contain/lead to increased estrogen levels.
• BUT, anyone that loses weight can reverse the trend.
• Which foods are so anti-estrogen that they block cancer? Whole SOY foods, because of the genistein content. She recommends daily consumption (and shares all the soy stats).
• Ground flax seed are also super cancer fighters, because of their LIGNAN content; lignans are anti-estrogen.
• Broccoli (raw or lightly steamed) - the sulforaphane is another powerful cancer fighter.
• Cacao powder - at least 70% cacao - a breast cancer superfood.
• Alcohol should be reduced or eliminated - even moderate drinking raises cancer risk.

I highly recommend watching the entire video!

She shares the weight gain statistics "not to PANIC anyone, but to incentivize them."

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