Cyd Notter

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Can Weight Loss Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer?

October 20, 2020 By Cyd Notter

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.”

PS: Be sure to check out this FREE training class:

3 Food Mistakes You’re Making Which Lead to Painful Joints, Extra Pounds, and Health Problems the Doctors Aren’t Solving. 

 

Filed Under: My Blog Tagged With: breast cancer, Cancer risk, faith based diet, Plant Based Diet, plant-based nutrition, The Plan A Diet, vegan, vegetarian, weight gain, whole food plant based

Breast Cancer PREVENTION Awareness

October 25, 2017 By Cyd Notter

October is commonly known as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”, a campaign that was founded 30 years ago as a team effort between the American Cancer Society and a pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca. The campaign has since evolved to include major charities who strive to increase breast cancer awareness and raise funds for research.  Here are some important questions to ponder:

physician-testingHow much progress is the campaign making?  Has the risk of developing breast cancer decreased over the years?

Why has the campaign come under some heat?

And where does the money from the “Think Pink” Campaigns actually go?

Read the article here.

We are already aware of breast cancer – after all, cancer is the second leading killer of women following heart disease.  Where more awareness is needed in the area of prevention, since breast cancer is largely a lifestyle-related disease.  Rather than raising funds which are primarily geared toward medical equipment, treatments and drugs, why not spend more of those funds educating women and young girls how their diets are impacting their risk factors?

Our lifestyle choices matter more than genetics, toxins, or environmental chemicals. Oh that more funding would be dedicated to preventing disease by informing people about the powerful benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet.

Ladies, please, please look at the independent research regarding dairy, meats and high fat foods.  Do all you can to prevent not only breast cancer, but the dozens of other conditions associated with the Standard American Diet (SAD).  I’m at your service if you need more information on how to get started!

Whatever you do—whether you eat or drink or not—

do it all to the glory of God! 

(1 Cor. 10:31, VOICE)

 

 

Filed Under: My Blog Tagged With: awareness, breast cancer, cancer awareness, diet and cancer, october, prevention, think pink, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based

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