Cyd Notter

Author and Nutrition Educator, Founder of The "Plan A" Diet™

Can Weight Loss Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer?

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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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How to Prevent Pandemic Weight Gain

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During these days of a pandemic lockdown, I'm seeing a lot of social media posts poking fun at the amount of weight people are gaining as they hang out around the house and don't have much to do.

Would you like to reverse that trend while still eating delicious, satisfying foods whenever you're hungry? (Notice I didn't say eat whenever you're bored or stressed - that's a topic for another day :))

There is nothing wrong with your appetite, and there's nothing wrong with you willpower! This short video by Dr. McDougall sums it up nicely.

Folks are overweight not just because they're eating too many calories, but because they're eating too many FAT calories. The body is DESIGNED to store fat; that's the body's normal response when we take in too many calories from fat.

The solution is this:

  1. Eat a low-fat diet centered around starches (rice, corn, potatoes, beans, legumes, whole grains, fruit, vegetables).
  2. Don't overeat. Eat whenever you're hungry, but stop when you're comfortably full. Don't starve, don't stuff.
  3. Moderate exercise NEVER hurts, and benefits you in so many ways besides weight loss.
  4. Remember to drink lots of good, clean water every day.

It's easy to munch on junk food and high fat desserts when its constantly at your disposal during this lockdown...but if gaining weight is a struggle you'd like to finally overcome, then follow Dr. McDougall's and The "Plan A" Diet's advice. I can HELP you do this! Not only for weight loss, but your precious health depends on it, too.

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