Resource Guide

Breast Health Information

Nutrition & Healthy Living

While there is no sure way for a woman to avoid breast cancer, a healthy lifestyle may reduce the risk for breast cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other cancers. It is important to make health lifestyle choices. All women should try to:

• Be physically active
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Cut down on "bad" fats (saturated and trans fat) and try to eat more "good" fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated, like canola or olive oil)
• Limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink per day
• Choose to breast feed your child instead of using formula

It is never too late to begin leading a healthy lifestyle. Choosing to become physically active, eating better and healthier has both positive physical and mental benefits.

• Komen Facts for Life - Healthy Living
• USDA My Pyramid Food and Exercise Guide - http://www.mypyramid.gov/