Replacing high-fat foods with fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains helps us feel satisfied with less total calories. Plus, women who follow low-fat, near vegetarian diets have lower levels of estradiol. Avoid alcohol . Alcohol intake is linked to higher blood estrogen levels. Enjoy physical activity every day .
Exercise burns fat and helps control weight.
Women who get regular physical activity are less likely to develop breast cancer than sedentary women. Shoot for at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. A little more is even better. The AICR recommends one hour of moderate activity each day, plus one hour of vigorous exercise once per week to reduce risk. The above recommendations aren t just for grown women.