Some Phytoestrogens & Green Tea Show Promise For Breast Cancer

For those who have had breast cancer, a new holistic nutrition study may be of particular interest. It looked at how food choices seem to impact one's risk of negative disease outcomes and recurrence—and the results are quite promising. Let's dive in. 

The findings on enterolactone and soy isoflavones are particularly important because, historically, there has been a lot of confusion around how phytoestrogens like soy impact breast cancer risk.

It's important to note that only a few of the studies included monitored post-diagnostic eating habits, meaning the majority of positive results came when people ate these foods before their breast cancer diagnosis. We need more studies on post-diagnosis food choices to see what kind of impact those can have.

Beyond their potential impact on breast cancer, the food groups highlighted in this research come with additional health benefits like providing plant protein, boosting antioxidant intake, and supporting digestive health. Here are a few things to add to your grocery list to up your intake:

A new research review found that soy, enterolactone, and green tea may help to reduce some negative breast cancer outcomes. Given the grocery list above, it makes sense that previous research has found that those who follow a Mediterranean-style diet tend to have a lower risk of breast cancer. You can read all about that study here if you want to learn more.