Breast Cancer - 4 Foods to Avoid<br><img src=""><br><p><em>To support national education during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Thursday's Daily Tip throughout October will focus on breast cancer awareness, prevention and treatment.&nbsp;</em><br /><br />
Last Thursday's Daily Tip covered foods that women should include in their diet, as they may have a preventive effect against breast cancer. Today, we list some dietary habits to avoid, as they may increase the risk of breast cancer.&nbsp;</p><ol type="1"><li><strong>Eating too much fat. </strong>Keep your dietary fat content low - below 25 percent of your daily calories is ideal.</li><li><strong>Consuming animal fats</strong>, polyunsaturated fats (including many vegetable oils), and hydrogenated oils (margarines and vegetable shortenings) can all increase cancer risks. Minimize consumption of all.</li><li><strong>Drinking alcohol</strong>. Even in modest amounts, alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.</li><li><strong>A daily intake of conventionally raised meat</strong>, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. These may contain hormone residues that influence estrogen metabolism. Replace with organic, hormone-free versions and use sparingly.</li></ol><p><strong>Are You Getting Enough - Or Too Much - Of Your Vitamins?</strong><br />
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