Do you know that some fats, like saturated fats, increase the production of hormones in your body that stimulate cancer cells? There are good fats called Omega-3 fats. You can find it in flax seed which has been found to be more effective in fighting cancer cell growth than soy products. If you use soy products, use them in moderation. If you are a woman at-risk of breast cancer, soy products contain plant-based estrogen that could increase cancer risk. The estrogen levels in the blood stream have been shown to drop by 15 to 50 percent in just a few short weeks on a low-fat diet. To replace bad fats with good fats, use olive oils, nuts, fish and flax in your diets. You can grind up flax seeds and sprinkle it on your salads and cereals. Low levels of the Omega-3 fats have been found to coincide with breast cancer.

Fiber in our diets is essential to help clean up hormones. Hormones exit your body more easily with fiber. The best sources of fiber in your body are beans and vegetables. If you have a hard time eating vegetables but like fruit, try that new V8 juice that tastes like fruit but has vegetable juice in it also. Remember, the best choice of fiber is fresh vegetables and fruits.

Recent studies from the Creighton University School of Medicine indicate that a Vitamin D supplement with a well-balanced diet is being recommended to fight cancer. Depending on age and individual needs, your doctor may recommend 600 to 2000 units of Vitamin D a day compared to the 200-600 units per day that is the current recommended daily allowance. This would enable you to limit your sun exposure to shorter amounts of time.

Processed meat contains nitrates that have been suggested to increase the risk of colorectal cancer. It is recommended that you avoid eating processed meats like luncheon meats, hot dogs, and hams.

Turmeric is a spice found easily in grocery stores and supermarkets. It is mostly used in Indian cooking. New research is finding that it could have strong cancer fighting effects on the body. Adding a new tasty recipe using turmeric will be fun.