Varying cooking methods is also important, according to Keuneke. Foods high in carotenoids such as squash, pumpkin, carrots, sweet potatoes, and kale are more nutritious when they are lightly cooked. When possible, combine raw fruits or vegetables with steamed vegetables and a slow-cooked dish, such as a soup, stew or sauce. Avoid cooking meats at high temperatures or heat oils during the cooking process. A study released in November of 1998, conducted by Dr. Wei Zheng of the University of South Carolina, linked the consumption of burned or very well done beef and bacon to a significantly higher risk of breast cancer.
Information is only useful to the extent that it becomes a way of life.
Unless you are at a crisis point, try to incorporate healthier habits gradually. Begin with changes that seem easy or appealing. Change one meal, like breakfast or lunch, to reflect the eating pattern you wish to attain. This is a savory meal, replete with crunchy vegetables and garnished with colorful fruit. Salmon contains breast protective omega-3 fish oil and plenty of healthful amino acids to keep blood sugar balanced.