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A new study has found that a high fiber diet may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Harvard University researchers determined that individuals who eat a high fiber diet in early adulthood can reduce their risk by 16% overall and 24% before menopause. The study also found that for every additional 10 grams fiber consumed per day in early adulthood, the individual’s likelihood of developing breast cancer dropped 13%.
The study followed 90,534 participants between the ages 27 and 44. The participants filled out surveys about what they ate, and this was recorded every 4 years. Those with greater fiber intakes had a reduced chance of developing breast cancer.
The study demonstrates one of the clearest connections between nutrition and incidences of breast cancer observed thus far. Furthermore, it emphasizes the frequently overlooked importance of nutrition in the teenage and young adulthood years.
So what are some of the best ways to get fiber? The study found that fiber found in fruits and vegetables offered the strongest support in warding off breat cancer. Peas, beans, and lentils are especially good sources of fiber. Raspberries, bananas, broccoli, and papaya are also great sources of fiber.
