Broccoli ‘a secret cancer-fighting ingredient,’ breast oncologist says

There’s only so much we can do to prevent cancer, especially breast cancer. Genetics and environmental factors are often out of our control. However, we can usually control the food that we put in our bodies, as long as we have the budget and access to vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean and plant-based proteins.

Registered dietitians frequently recommend these foods to help ward off any number of health issues, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. They can also help lower your chances of developing breast cancer, a disease that can affect about 1 in 8 women during their lifetime. The risk of breast cancer increases with age — the American Cancer Society puts the median age for a diagnosis at 62 years old.

However, one breast oncologist notes that taking preventative step