If you ask most women what disease they fear most, it won’t take them long to come up with an answer: breast cancer. But one thing women (and men) tend to forget is that breast cancer isn’t a single disease… There are several types of breast cancer — invasive ductal carcinoma, ductal carcinoma in situ, inflammatory breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer, triple-negative breast cancer… All of these versions of the disease have different risk factors, symptoms, treatments and methods of prevention. And some versions are much scarier than others. Researchers recently uncovered an all-natural compound in foods that could help prevent it- Luteolin: A breast cancer-fighting compound.
Luteolin is a flavonoid found in vegetables and herbs. And it has some major anti-cancer potential. In studies, it’s been shown to kill cancer cells and prevent them from spreading. And now researchers from the University of Missouri believe this powerful plant compound may be able to kill triple-negative breast cancer cells and stop their spread too…. All in all, luteolin seems to hold a lot of promise for the prevention and treatment of triple-negative breast cancer. This powerful form of breast cancer protection is easy to get your hands on. Luteolin is available in a variety of delicious foods like:
- Green bell peppers
- Rutabagas
- Artichokes
- Beets
- Blueberries
- Brussels’ sprouts
- Green chile peppers
- Lemon
- Celery hearts
- Sage
- Thyme
- Cauliflower
- Chamomile tea
- Oregano
- Carrots
- Olive oil
- Peppermint
- Rosemary
- Parsley
- Basil
So go out and get yourself a grocery bag of luteolin-rich foods. Just make sure you go organic, so you don’t counteract its positive effects with cancer-causing pesticides.
