A Juicy Way to Fight Breast Cancer

A Juicy Way to Fight Breast Cancer Teenage girls who consume a lot of fruit may lower their risk of contracting breast cancer in the future, according to a new study of 90,000 women from Harvard University. Specifically, three daily servings of fruits like apples, bananas and grapes during adolescence was strongly associated with a 25 percent drop in breast cancer risk by middle age, compared with consuming just a half-serving per day. Oranges and kale also offered a protection from cancer, but fruit juice didn't. Here's how to determine the amount that's right for you. READ NOW  Find Out This Is What a Serving Looks Like for 18 Different Fruits and Veggies  Learn More Does Breast Size Affect Breast Cancer?  Explore Which Fruits Contain the Least Sugar?  Free Recipes How to Do a Better Job of Eating Fruit for Dessert  READ THESE NEXT Want to Win a Free Fitness Tracker? 5 Superfoods That Do Gross Things to Your Body Here's a Stinkier Way to Lower Your Cancer Risk 6 Tips to Eat Clean With Kids AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.