{"id":105486,"date":"2025-10-30T06:18:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T06:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/105486\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T06:18:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T06:18:13","slug":"doctor-who-survived-stage-4-breast-cancer-shares-5-powerful-foods-that-can-help-your-body-fight-cancer-from-berries-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/105486\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor who survived stage 4 breast cancer shares 5 powerful foods that can help your body fight cancer: From berries to\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve probably heard the phrase \u201cyou are what you eat,\u201d but it\u2019s more real than you think. The right foods can actually help your body ward off serious diseases<\/a>. From colourful veggies to everyday kitchen staples, some ingredients are loaded with cancer-fighting compounds.<\/p>\n

\"Dr Dr Mussallem reveals that specific foods, including soy and berries, can combat cancer risks.(Pexels) <\/p>\n

Dr Dawn Mussallem, a double board-certified physician at Mayo Clinic and a stage 4 breast cancer survivor, shared in an October 23 podcast<\/a> with American author Mel Robbins the top five foods that can help your body fight cancer and promote long-term wellness. (Also read: Fortis Delhi gastroenterologist says this superfruit ‘is a blessing for your heart\u2019 <\/a>)<\/p>\n

1. Berries<\/p>\n

\u201cResearch on berries is so exciting, both for breast cancer prevention and for survivors,\u201d says Dr Mussallem. \u201cFor every two servings a week, they can reduce the risk of breast cancer<\/a>, and for survivors, lower the risk of dying from it by 25%.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. Purple sweet potatoes<\/p>\n

\u201cThese purple sweet potatoes have about 150% more anthocyanins than berries,\u201d she explains. \u201cThese powerful compounds help turn off tumour genes and activate tumour suppressor genes, essentially putting the brakes on cancer growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. Cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts)<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are some of the most powerful vegetables when it comes to breast cancer,\u201d Dr Mussallem says. \u201cThey contain an enzyme called myrosinase, which helps the body absorb their cancer-fighting nutrients more effectively. They also help transform estrogen into a form that doesn\u2019t stimulate cell growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Beans and other fibre-rich plant foods<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an amazing plant protein and you\u2019re not just getting protein, you\u2019re getting fibre,\u201d she notes. \u201cA massive study with 17 million person-years of data showed that fibre can reduce the risk of dying from any cause, heart disease<\/a>, and even pancreatic cancer. Another review found that fibre can cut overall cancer risk by 22%.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"According According to Dr. Mussallem, certain foods such as soy and berries can significantly reduce cancer risks.(Google Gemini) 5. Soy and edamame<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are very few foods that, if you ever got breast cancer, can actually reduce your risk of dying, and edamame is one of them,\u201d says Dr Mussallem. \u201cSoy is also protective for the prostate and may reduce the risk of lung cancer. The American Cancer Society\u2019s 2022 report<\/a> showed soy can lower the risk of breast cancer recurrence by 25%.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr Mussallem concludes by reminding us that food truly is medicine. \u201cAll these colourful fruits and vegetables are full of phytonutrients that help the body heal. The body has such wisdom to repair itself, we just have to give it the right tools.\u201d<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.<\/p>\n

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