While breast cancer can be treated with medications and several types of therapy, the treatment is more effective when the disease is diagnosed in the early stages. At the same time, there are ways to prevent life-threatening diseases like different types of cancer. The most important among these is to lead a healthy lifestyle and ensure healthy dietary choices. Some foods linked to breast cancer for their beneficial effects in preventing it are natural, unprocessed and wholesome foods, which should be made a part of the daily diet. This article lists 2 healthy recipes with veggies and fruits, two of the best foods linked to the prevention of the development of breast cancer.

Colorful vegetable soup
Cruciferous veggies like Brussels sprouts, green and red cabbage, cauliflower, winter squash, and dark green leafy vegetables are good sources of fiber, carotenoids (alpha-carotene and beta-carotene), vitamins B (folate), C, and K, potassium, and manganese, which help fight cancer by acting as antioxidants.

Prep time : 20 minutes
Cooking time : 20 minutes
Total time : 40 minutes
Serves : 4
Ingredients

• Vegetable stock – 4 cups
• Olive oil – 3 teaspoons
• Red or white onion, finely chopped – 1/2 cup
• Garlic, finely chopped – 3-4 cloves
• Cabbage (green or red), finely chopped – 1 cup
• Cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces – 1 cup
• Broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces – 1 cup
• Carrots, cut into small pieces – 1 cup
• Winter squash, cut into small pieces – 1 cup
• Tomatoes, cut into small pieces – 1 cup
• Green peas – 1/2 cup
• Sweet corn – 1/2 cup
• Kale, roughly chopped – 1 cup
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Crushed black pepper for garnishing

Instructions

• In a large pot, heat 3 teaspoons of olive oil.
• Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
• Add all the vegetables, along with the vegetable stock.
• Mix the turmeric and salt.
• Cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
• Switch off the flame and transfer the soup to a serving bowl.
• Garnish with freshly crushed black pepper and enjoy!

Flaxseed pomegranate berry smoothie
One of the most potent cancer-fighting foods linked to breast cancer, flax seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids and are also rich in antioxidants and soluble and insoluble fiber. Colorful berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are good sources of fiber and vitamin C, and they’re also rich in cancer-fighting ellagic acid and flavonoids, both powerful phytochemicals. All these either help prevent, reduce the risk, or slow the growth of some types of breast cancer by eliminating carcinogens or inhibiting cell mutation.

Prep time : 10 minutes
Total time : 10 minutes
Serves : 4
Ingredients

• Orange juice – 1 cup
• Pomegranate juice – 1 cup
• Fresh strawberries, washed and diced – 1 cup
• Fresh blueberries, washed – 1 cup
• Fresh baby spinach, washed – 1 cup
• Ripe banana, peeled and sliced – 2
• Flaxseed for garnishing – 2 tablespoons
• Almonds and walnuts for garnishing, chopped or sliced – 2 teaspoons

Instructions
In a blender, combine all the ingredients except those for garnishing, and blend until smooth. Pour into chilled bowls, garnish, and serve immediately.