1. Nutritional Therapy & Breast Cancer
By Lisha Vecchiarelli

2. What is Breast Cancer
(NBCF, 2013)

3. Prevention of Breast Cancer
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of
cure when it comes to a person’s health,
especially for women who want to protect
themselves against breast cancer,” said Dr.
Steven Hotze” (Hotze, 2013).

4. Can Food Prevent Breast Cancer?

5. Nutrition for Breast Cancer Prevention
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Wild Salmon
Broccoli
Greens
Strawberries
Flax Seed

6. Supplements That Fight Breast Cancer
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• Fish Oil
• Flax Seed

7. Vegetables High in Folate that Fight Breast Cancer
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Broccoli
Asparagus
Spinach
Mustard Greens
Collard Greens
Brussel Sprouts
Avocado
Beets
Cauliflower
Beans
(These foods are high in Folate)

8. Fruits that Fight Breast Cancer
• Strawberries
• Blueberries

9. Multivitamins and Minerals
30% Reduction of Morbidity in
patients who take multivitamins

10. Vitamins That Fight Breast Cancer
Interesting Facts:
There are fewer diagnoses of breast cancer
in spring and summer (Vitamin D Council,
2013).
The opposite is true of winter and fall where
the increase in breast cancer diagnosis most
often occurs (Vitamin D Council, 2013).

11. Foods to Decrease the Chances of Breast Cancer
• Red meat
•Grapefruit
•Sugar

12. Before you Implement Change
Always do your research and
ensure you verify with a health
professional before you make
changes to your diet or add
supplements.

13. How to Find Out More Information
• NCCAM is an online source for more information on Breast Cancer
Nutrition and Supplements (NIH,
2014).
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/cancer?nav=gsa
• “Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM)
is an international, peer-reviewed journal that seeks to understand
the sources and to encourage rigorous research in this new, yet
ancientworld of complementary and alternative medicine” (eCAM,
2013).
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/
• The Online Nutrition Source offers evidence-based diet & nutrition
data and information for health professionals and the public
(Harvard School of Public Health, 2014).
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/

14. How to Find Out More Information
• American Society for Nutrition offers research with the greatest
prospect to impact health and wellness.
http://www.nutrition.org/
• Online research at MIT aspires to develop and implement
pioneering and cutting edge solutions to the worlds most
disheartening challenges in research including cancer therapies
which are enhanced through inspired collaboration with foremost
research institutes and consortia globally (MIT, 2013).
http://web.mit.edu/research/
• Eat to Beat Cancer™ Initiative, an online movement seeks to
improve health through cancer-fighting foods. “Based on the latest
medical science, there are practical, healthy, and tasty food choices
that can be made by you every day, at every meal, to incorporate
cancer-fighting foods into your diet” (eattobeat.org, 2013).
http://www.eattobeat.org/

15. Eating a varied diet with plenty
fruits and vegetables is going
to be the single most
important thing you can do for
your health and wellbeing, it
can even prevent cancer,
diabetes and heart disease.
Of course your lifestyle is
important also. Drinking plenty
of water, incorporating
exercise, and managing stress
can all be implemented to
enjoy longevity and prosperity!

16. References
ABC News. (2013, October 14). Some Supplement-Medication Combinations Make
Dangerous Mix. Retrieved from
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WellnessNews/supplements-medication-makedangerous-mix/story?id=12133148
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (2013, October 14). Diet and Cancer Prevention.
Retrieved from http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=9904
American Institute for Cancer Research. (2013, October 14). Foods that Fight Cancer.
Retrieved from http://www.aicr.org/foods-that-fightcancer/foodsthatfightcancer_berries.html
Asp, K. (2013, October 14). What you should eat (and avoid) to beat breast cancer.
Retrieved from http://www.nbcnews.com/id/39726407/#.UlxQjNL91Bk
eattobeat.org. (2013, October 14). You can Eat to Beat Cancer. Retrieved from
http://www.eattobeat.org/
eCAM. (2013, October 14). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(eCAM) . Retrieved from http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/
Examiner.com. (2013, October 11). Vitamin use is associated with lower breast cancer
death. Retrieved from http://www.examiner.com/article/vitamin-use-is-associatedwith-lower-breast-cancer-death

17. References Continued
Harvard School of Public Health. (2014, October 14). The Nutrition
Source. Retrieved from
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/
Hotze, D. S. (2013, October 14). Breast Cancer: Hotze Health &
Wellness Center Takes Unconventional Approach to Prevention.
Retrieved from
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11223452.htm
Karen Collins, M. R. (2010, March). Flaxseed and Breast Cancer:.
Retrieved from
http://www.aicr.org/assets/docs/pdf/education/FlaxseedBreastCan
cer.pdf
Medical News Today. (2013, Spetember 25). Retrieved from
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/37136.php
MIT. (2013, October 14). Research. Retrieved from
http://web.mit.edu/research/

18. References Continued
National Monitor. (2014, October 14). Multivitamin use could help
women with invasive breast cancer, researchers say. Retrieved from
http://natmonitor.com/2013/10/14/multivitamin-use-could-helpwomen-with-invasive-breast-cancer-researchers-say/
NBCF. (2013, October 14). What is Breast Cancer. Retrieved from
http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/what-is-cancer
NIH. (2014, October 14). Cancer Prevention and Treatment. Retrieved
from http://nccam.nih.gov/health/cancer?nav=gsa
Nutrition.Org. (2013, October 14). The Best Nutrition Research.
Retrieved from http://www.nutrition.org/
Thorpe, G. (2013, October 8). An Alternative Way to Heal Breast
Cancer. Retrieved from atlantablackstar.com/2013/10/08/analternative-way-to-heal-breast-cancer/
Vitamin D Council. (2013, October 14). Breast Cancer. Retrieved from
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/health-conditions/breast-cancer/