Anti-Cancer Diet: 5 Best Foods For Breast Cancer Prevention

Regularly eating the best foods for breast cancer prevention might just help save your life. Although a healthy diet does not guarantee that a person will not get breast cancer, research shows that it can help reduce breast cancer risk.

"This is the first study that specifically shows that high fruit intake during adolescence may be linked with reduced breast cancer risk," study author Maryam Farvid told CBS News. Here are some of the best foods for breast cancer prevention you should eat regularly.

1. Broccoli

broccoli potato red onion pizza w/ vegan mozzarella // roasted peach walnut arugula salad w/ maple balsamic dressing pic.twitter.com/aD9JMfWVRA

— harry styles (@onlydchzusetwtr) May 13, 2016

Broccoli is considered as one of the best foods for breast cancer prevention. Broccoli helps prevent breast cancer because it blocks the growth of tumors.

2. Garlic

The #Health Benefits of #garlic ➡ https://t.co/PaSRIJqQCF pic.twitter.com/SSsEBPaQDP — A Health Blog (@AHealthBlog) May 12, 2016

Garlic's allyl sulphide content positively affects the body's cell cycling. "That's the process by which a normal, healthy cell might become cancerous," Everyday Health shares.

3. Apples

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— GG Super Speciality (@GGHospitals) May 10, 2016

Apples contain plenty of nutrients that help prevent breast cancer. However, just make sure not to peel off your apple in order to get its antioxidant content which helps fight off cancer.

4. Pomegranates

Research Shows That Pomegranate Juice May Reduce Blood Pressure https://t.co/Vft5qJfybD pic.twitter.com/dOEVjxryIu — A Health Blog (@AHealthBlog) May 12, 2016

Pomegranates help prevent estrogen-related cancers such as breast cancer. "Pomegranates make a delicious and healthy addition to any breast cancer management plan or breast cancer prevention diet, in either fruit or juice form," Everyday Health advises.

5. Walnuts

Got the munchies? Try plain, non-fat Greek yogurt with berries, ground flaxseed, chia, slivered almonds and walnuts. pic.twitter.com/nkZD7fihW1

— Cleveland Clinic (@ClevelandClinic) May 13, 2016

Walnuts are some of the best foods for breast cancer prevention. These nuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help prevent inflammation and tumor growth.