Lychees, Delicious and Nutritious

Eating fresh lychee fruits directly may not be too general, we usually eat lychees that already in processed form. Though lychee is one of the legendary fruit in China.

But regardless from the well-known or not, lychees have excellent benefits for the body. According to research from the University of Zhejiang Gonshang and West China Hospital in Sichuan University, lychees have a tremendous benefit.

From the research, it is known that lychees have a mineral needed for bone growth and formation of the body. The minerals contained in the lychees include calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium.

Not only that, lychees are also good for beauty. Consumption of lychee can refine the skin, enriches the blood and restore the body's stamina. Lychee is also known to prevent the growth of cancer cells in the body. From this research, it is known if lychees contain flavonoids that are proven highly effective against breast cancer. Lychee is also a source of vitamin C, vitamin C can fight heart disease and cancer. Vitamin C is also good for bone and skin tissue.

Lychee is a fruit with a very low fat content. Thus, consumption of lychees good for someone who is running a healthy diet. In addition lychees are also good for people who are in weak condition, and very good if consumed by the elderly.

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Alcohol and Breast Cancer

Alcohol and Breast Cancer - Do you frequently consume alcoholic beverages? If so, you should stop that habit now. Besides it is not good for health, apparently drinking three glasses of alcohol a week may increase a woman's risk of breast cancer, according to a study.

Women in the study who drank 3-6 glasses of wine per week, 15 percent more likely to develop breast cancer. Scientists claim is based on data taken over a period of 28 years.

This study adds evidence on the relationship between alcohol consumption and increased risk of breast cancer. Consumption in moderate to high amounts previously been associated with risk of breast cancer, and now the effect of lower levels of consumption amounts apparently are equally daunting.

Involving 105.986 women, the study was implemented from 1980-2008 as part of the Nurses Health Study. All participants were asked to answer questionnaires at regular intervals about their alcohol consumption and whether they have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

During the study period, found 7.690 cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed. However, cases increased from 333 cases to 100,000 cases of breast cancer in women who drank 3-6 glasses of wine per week.

"The risks were found in this study are real. So although good for the heart, women still need to think about its effect on cancer risk," explains researcher Dr Wendy Chen, of the Brigham Women's Hospital in Boston, USA.     

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Bread Can Increase Breast Cancer Risk

Bread Can Increase Breast Cancer Risk - Eating white bread and potatoes can increase the risk of breast cancer. As stated by the scientists who conducted the research at the University of California, San Diego.

The study found that people who follow a starch-rich diet (amylum) are more at risk for developing tumors than those who rarely eat starch. The researchers could not explain this trend. However, they assume that the increase in insulin levels triggered by refined carbohydrates such as starch can stimulate the growth of cancer cells.

Researchers studied the diets of 2651 breast cancer patients for 12 months. They found that people who frequently eat starch has a 14.2 percent risk of breast cancer. This risk level is higher than that rarely consume starch, which is about 9.7 percent.

"The results show that not only carbohydrates as a whole (which could potentially increase the risk of cancer), but particularly starch," said University of California researchers, Jennifer Emond. Studies have not been able to give advice on a good diet to prevent this cancer.

At first, the women's carbohydrate intake was 233 grams per day. The researchers studied the diets of women who experience breast cancer recurrence after several years. Those who have a relapse generally add starch intake of 2.3 grams per day in the first year. Meanwhile, patients who did not relapse generally reduce the intake of starch 2.7 grams per day.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. This disease affects about 46,000 women every year. Carbohydrates are the most important fuel for the muscles and vital energy source for brain and central nervous system. Refined carbohydrates such as bread contain more starch than from grains (like rice).

Breast Cancer Campaign chief executive, Baroness Delyth Morgan, appreciate these findings. "This study shows that reducing starch consumption may reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. We are waiting for more research on this issue," she said.  

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How To Reduce The Risk of Breast Cancer?

How To Reduce The Risk of Breast Cancer - Breast cancer cases in the United States is the highest in the world, reaching 1.126 per 100,000 people. In the UK, breast cancer is one of the most common diseases in women. Each year, about 47,000 British women are diagnosed with this disease, and about 341 cases in men.

Medicalnewstoday noted, the rate of breast cancer has increased from year to year. It is believed that nutrition and lifestyle factors, such as excessive alcohol consumption, a high-fat diet, low-fiber diet, and obesity play a role in breast cancer risk.

Mariette Abrahams, spokesperson freelance registered dietitian, said that currently, the demand for efforts to prevent breast cancer and early treatment are very high. "In the future, we may be able to provide a more personalized dietary advice to individuals who have inherited a gene variant that increases the risk of developing breast cancer," said Abrahams.

But as early prevention, here are some ways to reduce the risk of breast cancer :

1. Weight control

Make sure you do regular physical exercise, and always choosing healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and low fat dairy products, so that your weight can be controlled.

2. Consume more vegetarian foods

Eat more fruits and vegetables, fiber, and legumes such as soybeans. Because these foods are known can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Try to eat at least five servings a day. Visit your nutritionist to help a simple way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables in your diet.

3. Reduce foods that contain saturated fats

Avoid foods, especially saturated fat from animal products, and replace them with good fats that can be found in avocados, olive oil, nuts, and salmon.

4. Reduce salt and sugar

Reduce your intake of salt in every food you eat and avoid cakes, pastries, and cookies because they contain refined sugar.

5. Consider your alcohol consumption

Women who consume too much alcohol regularly have a higher risk of breast cancer. To reduce the risk, you are recommended to consume only 2-3 units per day, or 14 units per week. One unit is equal to half a standard glass of wine or 175ml.

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