Saturday, May 14, 2016

A Juicy Way to Fight Breast Cancer

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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.

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