31 Days, 31 Things You Didn't Know About Breast Cancer

Among women with or without a genetic risk of breast cancer, researchers found that fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, fish, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids (olive oil, sunflower seeds, avocados), vitamin D, calcium, phytoestrogens (tofu and soy beans) may reduce the risk of breast cancer. Meanwhile, a high intake of meats or saturated fats may actually contribute to breast cancer risk.