Diet and breast cancer: connection?

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study suggests that women who eat diets rich in meat and dairy may have a decreased risk of breast cancer, while those who bulk up on fiber, fruits and vegetables show a lower risk of ovarian cancer.
The findings, published in the International Journal of Cancer, add to questions surrounding the role of diet in women's risk of the cancers.
High alcohol intake has been consistently linked to breast cancer risk, but when it comes to other facets of the diet, studies have yielded conflicting results, according to the researchers on the current work, led by Dr. Valeria Edefonti of the University of Milan.

1. The most important suggestions are:
2. Maintain a healthy weight.
3. Eat a diet that's low in fat and includes lots of fruits and vegetables.
4. Avoid red and processed meats (ham, bacon, lunchmeat), simple carbohydrates, and salt.
5. If you have a baby, breastfeed for at least the first 6 months.
6. Don't smoke.
7. Avoid alcohol.
8. Do moderate exercise regularly (every day if you can).
9. Besides helping to lower your risk of breast and other cancers, following these recommendations will improve your overall health. There's only one of YOU and you deserve the best health and life you can have. You're worth it!