Mushrooms and green tea could be the simplest way for women to reduce their risk of breast cancer. ..
An Australian study has sought to determine the protective qualities of the traditional diet in China, where the incidence of the cancer is up to five times lower than in western countries.
An Australian study has sought to determine the protective qualities of the traditional diet in China, where the incidence of the cancer is up to five times lower than in western countries.
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Dr Min Zhang, of the University of Western Australia, looked at differences across the diets of more than 2,000 Chinese women, half of whom had the cancer.
Dr Min Zhang, of the University of Western Australia, looked at differences across the diets of more than 2,000 Chinese women, half of whom had the cancer.
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He found mushrooms were the key and eating as little as 10 grams, or less than one button mushroom, daily could protect against breast cancer.
He found mushrooms were the key and eating as little as 10 grams, or less than one button mushroom, daily could protect against breast cancer.
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Women who consumed the most fresh mushrooms were around two-thirds less likely to develop breast cancer, in comparison to those who did not consume mushrooms.
Women who consumed the most fresh mushrooms were around two-thirds less likely to develop breast cancer, in comparison to those who did not consume mushrooms.
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There was also reduced incidence of the cancer among women who drank green tea, according to the research published in the International Journal of Cancer.
There was also reduced incidence of the cancer among women who drank green tea, according to the research published in the International Journal of Cancer.
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Commenting on the research, WA-based dietician and healthy eating specialist Glenn Cardwell said it supported earlier studies which showed how natural compounds in mushrooms could inhibit breast cancer growth.
Commenting on the research, WA-based dietician and healthy eating specialist Glenn Cardwell said it supported earlier studies which showed how natural compounds in mushrooms could inhibit breast cancer growth.
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"While the researchers have stressed that this study does not prove a cause-and-effect relationship, the study has shown that it is biologically plausible for mushrooms and green tea to play a significant dietary role in reducing the risk of breast cancer," Mr Cardwell said.
"While the researchers have stressed that this study does not prove a cause-and-effect relationship, the study has shown that it is biologically plausible for mushrooms and green tea to play a significant dietary role in reducing the risk of breast cancer," Mr Cardwell said.
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"With further research, and as part of our whole food approach to minimising breast cancer risk, we may one day be able to provide women with the advice to relax with some mushrooms and a nice warm cuppa." -AAP
"With further research, and as part of our whole food approach to minimising breast cancer risk, we may one day be able to provide women with the advice to relax with some mushrooms and a nice warm cuppa." -AAP
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